Movie review «A Complete Unknown»
After such successful works as «Logan» and «Ford vs. Ferrari», James Mangold returns with a new biopic «A Complete Unknown». This film tells the story of one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century — Bob Dylan, and has already attracted considerable interest since its announcement. «A Complete Unknown» Genre…
Review of the series «The Agency»
On January 24, the showing of the spy thriller ended on the Paramount+ with Showtime channel «The Agency» — an adaptation of the famous French series «The Bureau of Legends», which was broadcast on Canal+ from 2015 to 2020. The project is notable not only for being produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smoke […]
Movie review «Saint-Exupéry»
On January 23, the screening of the adventure biographical drama «Saint-Exupéry» started in Ukrainian cinemas, the plot of which is dedicated, as one might guess, to the famous French aviator and writer, author of «The Little Prince», Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. However, the story focuses not on the hero’s writing activity, but…
Film review «Restless Waters, Shivering Lights» / Faro
On Thursday, January 23, Ukrainian cinemas premiered the Spanish-Argentinian supernatural horror film «Restless Waters, Shivering Lights». In the review below, we sadly note a fairly obvious fact: no good cinema came out of it. «Restless Waters, Shivering Lights» / Faro Genre supernatural horror, drama Director Angeles Hernandez Cast Hugo…
«Amazon Unbound: Jeff Bezos and the Invention of a Global Empire»: the success story of a man and a company that changed the world. Review by ITC.ua
At the beginning of the year, we shared our impressions of a book on Amazon by authors Natalie Berg and Mia Knights called «Amazon and the future of e-commerce». It was a detailed study of the company’s successes from a business perspective, but there was almost no Jeff Bezos or company history in the classic […]
FIFINE AmpliGame D6 review: affordable stream deck with great features and a real competitor to Elgato
Gamers, streamers, bloggers, and various digital content creators are using more and more useful devices to make their lives easier. The hero of our today’s review, the FIFINE AmpliGame D6 controller, is one of them. It is an affordable variation on the popular Elgato Stream Deck model. It is designed to help in various computer […]
Acer Predator XB273U V3bmiiprx monitor review: a balance between Quad HD gaming and true colors
When choosing a monitor for home or work use, you have to determine what is more important to you: refresh rate, resolution, or maybe color accuracy? The latter characteristic has always been the privilege of expensive professional monitors, but today we review the Acer Predator XB273U V3bmiiprx, which allows you not only to play high-speed…
Test drive Skoda Karoq 2024: style decides everything
The update of the mid-size crossover in the Skoda model lineup is symbolic, but it works to improve the main abilities. It seems a little more, and the Skoda Karoq 2024 can be written down as a segment leader. You can either love or loathe VAG representatives. And somehow, over the years, they only justify […]
Movie review «Back in Action»
On January 17th, the streaming service Netflix released the comedic spy action film «Back in Action», in which Cameron Diaz returned to acting after a 10-year hiatus. Her co-star on set was Jamie Foxx, for whom this is already the fifth project on Netflix in the last five years. In the review below, we discuss […]
Movie review «Wolfman»
«Wolfman» (2025) is a chilling new story from Blumhouse that offers audiences a classic horror story combined with psychological drama. Director Lee Vonnell, known for his work on the cult thriller «The Invisible Man», once again creates a tense atmosphere in his new film, where every step the characters take heightens the audience’s…
Review of the second season of the series «Silo»
On Friday, January 17, the second season of the post-apocalyptic dystopia «Silo» concluded on Apple TV+, based on a series of novels by American writer Hugh Howey. The first season of the show received high ratings from viewers and critics and rightfully entered the top best series of 2023 according to many media, including ITC.UA. […]
Review of the series «Star Wars: Skeleton Crew»
On January 14th, the first season of the adventurous sci-fi series «Star Wars: Skeleton Crew» concluded on Disney+, taking place during the same timeframe as the hit show «The Mandalorian». While Din Djarin and the little Grogu are getting ready to conquer the big screens, and Star Wars fans eagerly await the second season of […]
ROG Strix SCAR gaming laptop on RTX 5090: back cover removable without screws, liquid metal instead of thermal paste, and noise level up to 45 dB
In my life, I have changed more than a dozen desktop builds and laptops. Perhaps someday I’ll write a nostalgic post about the technology of the 90s and early noughties — my first Search, the next desktop based on the first «stump», and my first personal build in the 10th grade — a Celeron 500. […]
«Jarek’s World» Elia Barcelo: space social fiction «old school». ITC.ua review
The Ukrainian reader is probably not very familiar with Spanish literature. At least not in the genre of space fiction. I hope you know their wonderful contemporary writer Carlos Ruiz Safon, or at least Miguel de Cervantes, but the name of Elia Barceló will definitely not tell you anything. However, in 2024, the publishing house […]
Nothing Phone 2a Plus review: is it really a top, or nonsense with a bright design?
Nothing continues to produce smartphones that attract attention at least visually. For example, we had Nothing Phone review (1). And this time we will talk about the new mid-range device Nothing Phone 2a Plus. The gadget is an updated version of the best-selling Nothing Phone 2a model, and the manufacturer claims that it has improved […]
Anker Solix C800X review: playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 with the lights off
Anker bills itself as the «World’s #1 Charger Brand». So today, let’s take a look at one of their newest creations — the charging station Anker Solix C800X. It is a standalone solution for camping/outdoor use with two flashlights and a metal extension cord included. But now there are dozens of other use cases for […]
Acer Predator Streetstyle 20″ and Predator Robust 22″ review: stylish suitcases for traveling gamers
Even if you’re not an avid gamer or computer enthusiast, you’ve probably heard of the Predator line of gaming laptops. To transport them, fans of the brand often bought branded backpacks. But what if we have a long journey, a trip, or a move ahead of us? For such cases, last fall Acer diversified its […]
Nissan Juke test drive: remembering the future
This baby was a trendsetter for compact crossovers, which is all the more surprising since the Nissan Juke has now begun to lag behind its competitors. The update brought changes that needed to be added to somehow catch up. It seems like not so long ago that we met the second generation of the sensational […]
Movie review «Ad Vitam»
On January 10th, the crime thriller/action movie «Ad Vitam» starring French cinema star and Marion Cotillard’s boyfriend Guillaume Canet in the leading role was released on Netflix. Whether there’s something in the movie worth spending your time on — read the review below. «Ad Vitam» Genre crime thriller, action Director Rodolphe…
Review of the animated series «Creature Commandos»
On January 9, the first season of the animated adventure superhero series mixed with dark comedy «Creature Commandos» concluded on the Max platform, based on the eponymous team of characters from DC Comics. This project marks a new chapter in the DC cinematic universe rebooted by James Gunn and Peter Safran, and it does so […]
Movie review «Better Man»
From January 9, the musical biopic «Better Man» began screening in cinemas, which, as you might guess, is dedicated to the popular British performer Robbie Williams. A distinctive feature of the film is that the main character appears here as an anthropomorphic CGI chimpanzee. So in the review below, we will analyze what such a […]
«Kaidashev family vs. zombies» Oleksiy Dekan: the walking dead vs. Ukrainian classics. ITC.ua review
In the West, the mashup genre has been played with in literature for a long time. It is a combination of a work of classic literature with a variety of fantastic elements, assumptions, etc. Mashups became quite famous in the 2009 novel by American writer Seth Grahame-Smith «Pride and Prejudice and Zombies», which was made […]
Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K review: a gaming mouse for those who don’t accept compromises
The Razer Basilisk V3 Pro gaming mouse has been around for several years, but now it has an updated version with the 35K prefix in its name. The novelty has a more advanced sensor, and most importantly, the manufacturer decided not to touch the other working elements of the model that work and make it […]
Jeep Wrangler 2024 test drive: life without limits
At a time when artificial intelligence is embracing humanity and technology is moving to the level of the sky, the existence of simple and understandable things is beginning to impress. The Jeep Wrangler seems to be the only one that has carried its originality through the ages and has not lost but multiplied its abilities. […]
Acer Swift 14 AI review: does the ARM platform have a right to live?
Almost half a century has passed since the first x86 processors appeared. It would seem that no force can compete against the representatives of modern CPU titans: Intel and AMD. However, the rules of the game are changing, and now we have an unusual, and to some extent revolutionary, ARM laptop — Acer Swift 14 […]
Movie review «Nosferatu»
Starting January 2, the gothic horror film «Nosferatu» hit Ukrainian theaters. This is a remake of the legendary classic of the horror genre and German Expressionism in particular—the 1922 film «Nosferatu. A Symphony of Horror» by Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau. The daring reimaginer of this classic is the well-known horror filmmaker Robert Eggers…
Review of the series «Missing You»
On the first day of the year, Netflix released the detective thriller «Missing You», based on the eponymous novel by American author Harlan Coben, published in 2014. Coben also served as the executive producer of the project. Whether this 5-episode miniseries is worth your time — read our review below. «Missing You» Genre thriller, detective…
Review of the series «Earth Abides»
At the end of December, the first season of the post-apocalyptic drama «Earth Abides» wrapped up on MGM+. The plot is based on the novel of the same name by George R. Stewart, published back in 1949. Below, we dive into how intriguing it is to watch yet another screen adaptation of a post-apocalyptic scenario […]
Ford Mustang Mach-E test drive: new power standards
Perhaps this is what St. Nicholas’ sleigh should look like now when he delivers gifts to children: modern, quiet, fast, and lightning fast. However, the fairy tale will be different and without any connection to history, which is basically what most people think of an electric Ford Mustang. Most of us are rather skeptical about […]
Movie review «Sonic the Hedgehog 3»
On December 26 (and in some theaters even earlier), the release of the sci-fi adventure comedy «Sonic the Hedgehog 3» kicked off, based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series from Sega. In the third installment of the adventures of the relentless alien hedgehog and his friends, audiences will witness the mighty rival of […]
Review of the series «Dune: Prophecy»
The series «Dune: The» Prophecy was released on November 17, 2024 on HBO. It is a prequel to Denis Villeneuve’s films, set 10,000 years before the events of Frank Herbert’s main novel. The plot focuses on the rise of the secretive female order of the Bene Gesserit, which plays a key role in the political […]
Review of the second season of the series «Squid Game»
On December 26th on Netflix, one of the main series premieres of the year took place — the release of the second season of the sensational South Korean show «Squid Game», which became a true sensation and a viral cultural phenomenon. In this review, we dig into what the second season of the deadly children’s […]
Movie review «Poolman»
Since December 26, Ukrainian cinemas have been showcasing the premiere of the comedy detective «Poolman», an idea that struck Hollywood actor Chris Pine during a chat with director Patty Jenkins. They had previously collaborated on the superhero blockbuster «Wonder Woman» (2017) and its sequel, and in «Poolman», Pine took the director’s…
«The Stranger Times» by Cam McDonnell. A British fantasy detective story that surprises and makes you laugh. ITC.ua review
British humor doesn’t go down well with everyone. Some people like it, and some don’t, but I think I know the formula for the exact success of books from Foggy Albion — mystery, supernatural, and detectives. And when all of this is combined in one book, and with quality humor, it’s hard to refuse. It […]
EcoFlow RIVER 3 UPS charging station review: six ports and 600 watts of power in a small package
We have already reviewed a stylish and powerful charging station Segway Cube 1000 and now we’ll take a look at the new and compact EcoFlow RIVER 3 UPS with an updated design and full-fledged UPS functionality. The well-known manufacturer has not only made a number of improvements, but also retained the features that users have […]
MSI MAG 275CQRF QD E2 monitor review: «universal soldier» Quad HD gaming
Looking at the statistics of the most popular gaming monitor resolutions, it may seem that Full HD is not even going to give up its leadership. But progress doesn’t stand still, so today we’re reviewing MSI MAG 275CQRF QD E2, which offers to move to another level of gaming quality in WQHD format. Specifications MSI […]
Volvo EX30 test drive: ecological minimalism
The Volvo EX30 is the most emotional model the Swedes have ever created. It delights with its technology, sophistication, and impresses with its comprehensive approach to a truly sustainable future. Recently, there has been a lot of talk about the benefits of electric vehicles for the environment. We can argue about this for years until […]
Review of the animated movie «Mufasa: The Lion King»
From December 19th, cinemas started showing the animated adventure film «Mufasa: The Lion King», which is a prequel to the remake of the classic Disney animation «The Lion King» (1994). Reviews by film critics turned out to be fairly reserved, and in the review below, we discuss whether to trust the «high-brow aesthetes» this time. «Mufasa:…
Movie review «Kraven the Hunter»
On December 19th, the superhero action flick «Kraven the Hunter», based on Marvel comics about the eponymous villain of Russian descent, slinks its way onto Ukrainian cinema screens. Good news — this dud has already flopped spectacularly in the global box office and got a thorough thrashing from critics. Bad news — for some reason, […]
Movie review «The Six Triple Eight»
On December 20th, the war drama «The Six Triple Eight» premiered on Netflix, based on the article by Kevin M. Hymel «War on Two Fronts», published in 2019 in WWII History magazine. It’s centered around the events of World War II, specifically highlighting the contributions of the all-black women’s 6888th Central Postal Battalion. Below, our…
Movie review «Black Cab»
On December 19, the mystical thriller with horror elements «Black Cab», featuring the well-known British actor Nick Frost in the lead role, started showing in cinemas. Frost gained popularity as a comedic actor, notably in partnership with his buddy Simon Pegg. However, both have already ventured beyond the light-hearted genre, and «Black Cab»…
«Empty Graves» Taras Melnyk: a successful debut or a passable mystery detective? Review by ITC.ua
The «KSD» publishing house has released a debut mystery novel by a young Ukrainian writer Taras Melnyk. This is the creative pseudonym of a scientist and historian, and now a military man, Serhiy Tymofiyko. He has already published books before, but at first it was online literature, and then several paper editions, but as part […]
Xiaomi 14T review: a sub-flagship that will definitely surprise you!
At the beginning of this year, we already wrote about the photo flagship Xiaomi 14, and now at the end of it, we’re talking about the new sub-flagship Xiaomi 14T. The smartphone comes at a significantly nicer price than the older version, but overall, it boasts nice specs and camera capabilities. We’ll dive into all […]
MSI MEG Z890 ACE motherboard review: superflagship for Intel LGA 1851 or a new «base for liquid nitrogen»?
The Intel LGA 1851 platform has only recently appeared and manufacturers have already presented their flagship motherboards for this socket. MSI MEG Z890 ACE is an exemplary representative of the premium segment, where there are almost no compromises, except for the price. Despite this, the heroine of the review still has a few minor nuances,…
Hyundai Tucson test drive: the perfect concept
The updated Hyundai Tucson crossover has not only become better, but has turned into an excellent companion for everyday tasks. It feels safe, comfortable and reliable in most cases. Incredibly, this SUV continues to be one of the most practical and effective products on our market and not only on ours. Even though its price […]
Movie review «Werewolves»
On December 12, theaters saw the release of the action-horror movie «Werewolves» starring Frank Grillo in the leading role. The film was directed by Steven C. Miller, who has spent his entire career in low-budget B-category movies like «First Kill» (2017) with Bruce Willis or «Escape Plan 2» (2018) with Sylvester Stallone. Below, we dive…
Movie review «Carry-On»
On December 13, the high-octane thriller with elements of action «Carry-On» premiered on Netflix. In it, Taron Egerton will have to follow the lead of the legendary John McClane, as the action again takes place on the eve of Christmas, involving an airport and bad-guy terrorists. Just how exciting it is to watch such pre-Christmas […]
Review of the series «No Good Deed»
On December 12th, the comedic drama «No Good Deed» dropped on Netflix, featuring 8 episodes and boasting a charming cast. It includes stars like Ray Romano, Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, and Lisa Kudrow from the legendary sitcom «Friends». In the review below, we’ll explore how well this lovely bunch interacts on screen and whether this…
Movie review «Here»
Initially set to launch in cinemas from December 5th, and then December 12th, the drama «Here», based on Richard McGuire’s same name graphic novel, saw its release plans change multiple times. While the distributor was pondering the best release dates, eventually cancelling the cinema release altogether, the film had already made its way to…
«Aurora Rising»: epic launch of a space opera or just a pretty cover? ITC.ua review
The first installment of the popular space opera series for young people «Aurora Rising», was published by «RM». Its authors, the Australian duo Amy Kaufman and Jay Kristoff, have previously become famous in the West for their other series, The Illuminae Files. It’s not clear why they didn’t start translating it here, but it’s…
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