Nicole Ackman

Feb 16, 2025 | culturecabinet.com | Nicole Ackman |Rhiannon Taylor |Lex Williams

This review contains minor spoilers for the film. Let’s get one thing out of the way: Sam Wilson is the correct character to take on the mantle of Captain America. Whatever issues Captain America: Brave New World has, they’re not Sam Wilson or actor Anthony Mackie’s fault. The film is the thirty-fifth in the MCU and the fourth installment in the Captain America series, though the first without Steve Rogers (formerly played by Chris Evans).

Aug 3, 2024 | culturecabinet.com | Nicole Ackman |Lex Williams

There’s something about the musical Mamma Mia that just screams summertime. It’s not just the coastal Greek setting; there’s something about a musical this fun and frivolous that evokes the same feelings summer break does. So the timing of the national tour of the show coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center couldn’t be better.

Mar 27, 2024 | culturecabinet.com | Nicole Ackman |Jane Austen

By Nicole Ackman One of the most exciting parts of going to the bookstore is stumbling upon a new author, sometimes more literally. Culture Cabinet editor Lex Williams recently met new author Roxy Blue at her local Barnes and Noble where she was signing copies of her new book, Fiona’s Fury. Roxy kindly agreed to chat with me about publishing her first book, her writing process, and her plans for the rest of the Finding Love trilogy. Roxy, who lives in Asheville, had a career as a dancer.

Mar 26, 2024 | ff2media.com | Nicole Ackman

When you think of Tim Burton’s films, you likely immediately think of the brilliant and fantastical costume design. From Anne Hathaway’s all-white ensemble as the White Queen in Alice in Wonderland to Johnny Depp’s black leather and silver metal outfit as the titular character in Edward Scissorhands, the costumes set the tone for the film.

Mar 24, 2024 | culturecabinet.com | Nicole Ackman |Jane Austen

By Nicole AckmanThe World Cup is one of the biggest sports events in the world, in which millions of people gather over their love of football – or soccer, as we call it in the United States. But there’s another World Cup that has changed the lives of hundreds of people over the many years it’s taken place. The first Homeless World Cup occurred in July 2003, in Graz, Austria, bringing together homeless players from countries around the world to compete against each other.