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

Nicole Ackman

Nicole Ackman joined Ready Steady Cut in June 2022 as a Film Critic. 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.

In addition to writing for Ready Steady Cut, Nicole has contributed to Culture Cabinet, AwardsWatch, and FF2 Media, providing 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 everything 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

‘Zombies 3’ Review – A Lacklustre End to the Disney Channel Original Trilogy

July 16 2022

Disney Channel’s conclusion of its Zombies trilogy doesn’t have much new to offer. Directed by Paul Hoen once again and written by David Light and...

Love Accidentally (2022) Ending Explained – An Overly Serious Romantic Declaration

July 16 2022

Love Accidentally is a romantic comedy that lacks the chemistry to make its trope-heavy plot line work as office rivals become anonymous texting buddies. The...

Love Accidentally (2022) Review – Office Rivals-to-Lovers Rom-Com Lacks Chemistry

July 16 2022

Perhaps it’s not surprising that a romantic comedy made by Amazon Prime FreeVee is lacking in quality. Peter Sullivan’s Love Accidentally (also behind Fatal Affair;...

‘Under the Amalfi Sun’ Ending Explained – Do They Stay Together?

July 15 2022

Italian dramedy Under the Amalfi Sun catches up with the young lovers of Under the Riccione Sun to explore their relationship a year later. The...

‘Under the Amalfi Sun’ Review – An Unnecessary Sequel

July 15 2022

If you’re wondering if Under the Riccione Sun really needed a sequel, you’re not alone. The existence of Under the Amalfi Sun is a bit...

Incantation (2022) Ending Explained – Rowan Attempts to Lift the Curse

July 9 2022

The Taiwanese horror film Incantation uses a mockumentary format to explore the story of a woman dealing with the effects of a curse she unleashed...

Incantation (2022) Review – Found Footage Format Intrigues, But Story Falls Flat

July 9 2022

“Do you believe in such things as blessings?” the opening narration of Incantation asks the audience. The Taiwanese horror film directly involves the viewer in...

The One That Got Away (2022) season 1 review – a fascinating premise creates lots of drama

June 24 2022

This review of the Amazon reality series The One That Got Away (2022) season 1 does not contain any spoilers. If you’re looking for a...

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