Movie Archer Team

Adam Freed - Founder / Editor in Chief 

Adam is a Chicago-based film critic and the founder of Movie Archer and The Movie Archer Podcast Network.   Adam is a proud member of Chicago Indie Critics.  He is originally from St. Charles, IL and is a graduate of The University of Iowa.   Adam lives with his wife and two children in the Chicagoland area.   

Instagram & X - @MovieArcher  

Rachel Brodeur- Managing Editor

Rachel Brodeur is a veteran television critic and the Managing Editor of television content at Movie Archer.  Her coverage is a reflection of her diverse tastes ranging from science fiction to light hearted romantic comedy.  Rachel lives with her family in the Chicagoland area.

Instagram & X - @RachLovesMedia

Dave Hughes - Staff Writer 

Dave Hughes is a film critic with a distinct passion for horror.  His  passion for the genre grabbed him after an early, and unforgettable, encounter with the trailer for Nightmare on Elm Street.  Hughes is originally from St. Charles, IL, and is a graduate of North Central College.     

 Instagram - @HughesTheHorrorGuy

Nick Zednik - Staff Writer 

Nick Zednik is a Chicago-based film critic and podcaster on The Vigilante 1939.  As a member of Chicago Indie Critics his coverage includes comic book movies, television and independent cinema. He is also a firm believer that a movie a day keeps the insanity away.   

Instagram, X & TikTok - @NickZednik

Tarek Fayoumi - Staff Writer 

Tarek Fayoumi is a veteran Chicago film critic.  He is the creator of the website Movies With Tarek as well as contributing to Positively Naperville, and has written for the Chicago Reader. He is a Director of Chicago Indie Critics as well as a member of the Independent Film Critics of America. 

Instagram, X - @MoviesWithTarek 

Jennifer Han - Movies & Us + TV & Us Podcasts (Host)

Jennifer Han is the co-host of Movies & Us and TV & Us podcasts and loves discussing the captivating ways films/TV are empathy catalysts, inviting us into the stories that move us deeply and connect us together.      

Instagram, X - @moviesanduspod, @jenniferjhan

 Sarah Callen- Movies & Us + TV & Us Podcasts (Host)

Sarah Callen is the co-host of Movies & Us and TV & Us podcasts and loves discussing the ways that stories help us connect with each other and the world around us.   

Instagram, X - @ moviesanduspod, @sarahjcallen

Nikko Caruso - Visual Content Creator, Contributing Podcast Personality

Nikko Caruso is a Chicago-based entertainment critic who specializes in short form digital video.  Nikko's coverage includes contemporary film reviews, award season commentary and much more.  Nikko is a member of Chicago Indie Critics.     

YouTube, Instagram, X - @NikkoCaruso   TikTok -  @NikkoKnowsFilm

Laura Fones - Midday Movies Podcast (Host)

A lifelong entertainer and writer, Laura comes from an Academy family and has been watching screeners since grade school. She views movies as windows into the souls of both the creators and the cultures they inhabit. Currently living in the Pacific Northwest with her co-host and co-cats, Laura provides weekly film analysis and appreciation on Midday Movies and select social media platforms.

Instagram / Threads - @Laurathefones  @Middaymoviespod 

Stephen Frothingham - Midday Movies Podcast (Host) 

Stephen is a Pacific Northwest-based Podcaster with 10+ years experience in the entertainment industry. He loves coffee, his cats, and his beautiful wife/podcast co-host Laura. His film analysis focuses on relationships and culture.

Instagram - @Middaymoviespod