Movie Archer Team

Adam Freed - Founder / Editor in Chief 

Adam is a Chicago-based film critic and the founder of Movie Archer.   As a member of Chicago Indie Critics, his coverage includes Chicago film premieres as well as numerous international film festivals.  Adam is originally from St. Charles, IL and is a graduate of the University of Iowa.      

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 member of the Chicago Indie Critics as well as Independent Film Critics of America. 

Instagram, X - @MoviesWithTarek 

Nikko Caruso - Visual Content Creator

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