RoleFilm and TV Writer
LocationRaleigh, North Carolina, USA
ExpertiseFilm and TV, Entertainment, Rotten Tomatoes Approved
Contribution48 articles published since June 2022

Nicole Ackman

Nicole joined Ready Steady Cut in June 2022 as a Film Critic, publishing over 60 articles for the site. Nicole is a writer and historian based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with vast experience in entertainment journalism and museums. Her knowledge of films has been noticed, and she was approved as a certified critic with Rotten Tomatoes in 2022.

As well as writing for Ready Steady Cut, Nicole has contributed to Culture Cabinet, AwardsWatch, and FF2 Media, bringing her expert reviews of movies in all genres.

Nicole also fancies herself as a Book Critic, providing her favorite choices on the Book of the Month website.

As a historian, Nicole runs her own substack called “A Historian in the Public Sphere,” which discusses all things history-related, from real historical sites to fictional matters. She also co-hosts a podcast called Petticoats & Poppies, delving into period dramas from the perspective of women.

Articles by Nicole Ackman

Holiday Harmony review – subpar acting doesn’t help an unoriginal Christmas film

November 25 2022

We review the HBO Max film Holiday Harmony, which does not contain spoilers. Low-budget Christmas films abound this time of the year, mostly from the...

Love, Lizzo review – a compelling and honest look at a top recording artist

November 25 2022

We review the HBO Max documentary film Love, Lizzo, which was released on the platform on November 25th, 2022. The latest in the wide array...

Is Netflix’s Wednesday an Addams Family sequel, reboot or a spin-off?

November 23 2022

Is Netflix’s Wednesday an Addams Family sequel, reboot, or a spin-off? We discuss the Netflix series and where it sits in the franchise. Netflix’s latest...

Once Upon a Time in Londongrad review – a slow but intriguing investigation of Russian murders

November 16 2022

We review the Peacock documentary series Once Upon a Time in Londongrad, which was released on November 15th, 2022. Buzzfeed might not be the first...

Ancient Apocalypse review – Hancock’s pseudo-archeology given a platform

November 12 2022

We review the Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse season 1, which does not contain spoilers. From the first episode of Ancient Apocalypse, host Graham Hancock sets...

How much is true in The Crown season 5?

November 10 2022

How much is true in The Crown season 5? We deep dive into the Netflix historical drama series to get a sense of accuracy and...

Who is Sally McNeil from Killer Sally and where is she now?

November 3 2022

Who is Sally McNeil from Killer Sally, and where is she now? This article provides context for the Netflix documentary Killer Sally and does contain...

God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty review – a salacious exploration of Jerry Falwell Jr.’s fall from grace

November 2 2022

We review the Hulu documentary film God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty, which will contain spoilers. How better to illuminate the...

7 films like The Curse of Bridge Hollow you must watch

October 23 2022

This article discusses 7 films like The Curse of Bridge Hollow you must watch. Here are some great Halloween-friendly recommendations. The Curse of Bridge Hollow...

10 TikTok Influencers who have landed movie roles

October 16 2022

We discuss 10 TikTok Influencers Who Have Landed Movie Roles. After the rise of the social media platform, we deep dive into the influencers who...

The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone review – a touching documentary about a young trans activist

September 23 2022

Netflix documentary The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone was released on September 23, 2022. Georgie Stone is an incredible young woman. She’s an actress, writer, and...

Destination Paris review – a fun watch for soccer fans

September 7 2022

Paramount+ documentary film Destination Paris was released on September 6, 2022.  When they began filming Destination Paris, they couldn’t have known what an interesting experience...

History 101 season 2 review – provides good introductions to topics, but little depth

August 29 2022

The title of Netflix’s documentary series History 101 is a little misleading. Rather than delving into more traditional historical topics, Season 2 topics like credit...

‘Secret Headquarters’ Ending Explained – Do Jack and Charlie Defeat the Villain?

August 14 2022

There’s no lack of superhero films to choose from today, which makes Secret Headquarters a hard sell. Clearly aimed at kids but seeming out of...

‘Secret Headquarters’ Review – An Uninspired Superhero Movie

August 13 2022

Walker Scobell had quite a year. While neither The Adam Project nor Secret Headquarters were hit films, they proved that he’s the king of stories...

‘Rogue Agent’ Ending Explained – Was Freegard Brought To Justice?

August 13 2022

Rogue Agent is a fictionalized account of the British conman Robert Hendy-Freegard, who kidnapped and extorted money from people by claiming to be an MI5...

‘Rogue Agent’ Review – A Fascinating True Story Brought To Life

August 13 2022

The true story of Robert Hendy-Freegard, a conman who convinced multiple people that he was an MI5 agent, was an obvious choice for a film...

Prey (2022) ending explained – Naru outsmarts the Predator in a final battle

August 6 2022

This article discusses the ending of the Hulu film Prey (2022) and contains spoilers.  Prey is the latest addition to the Predator franchise, serving as...

Prey (2022) review – bringing something fresh to the Predator franchise

August 6 2022

This review of the Hulu film Prey (2022) does not contain spoilers.  It’s safe to say that Prey (2022) is not where anyone expected the...

Zombies 3 ending explained – Addison finds where she belongs

July 16 2022

This article discusses the ending of the Disney+ film Zombies 3 and contains spoilers. Zombies 3 (2022) marks the ending to the Disney Channel Original...