Review of the series "House of Guinness"
On September 25, on the Netflix platform premiered another miniseries — Irish historical drama “House of Guinness”. The story centers on a famous family, which, as you might guess, is behind the legendary Guinness brewery that gave the world the eponymous stout. The show was created by Steven Knight, the author of “Peaky…
A review of the series "Alien: Earth"
From August 12 to September 23, FX’s Hulu and Disney+ platforms broadcast the sci-fi horror series Alien: Earth, which is a prequel to the original Alien (1979) by Ridley Scott. Before the show’s release, we mentioned in detail, how the franchise has developed for four and a half decades. Today, it’s time to summarize how…
Review of the movie "One Battle After Another"
Paul Thomas Anderson has always been a director who knows how to break genre boundaries, but this time he went even further. “One Battle After Another” is a film that surprises by the very fact of its existence: political drama, war thriller and action merge into a single story that constantly slips away from you, […]
Review of the movie "Riff Raff"
This week, the crime comedy “Riff Raff” was released in theaters. It brought together Stifler’s mother, Jennifer Coolidge, venerable veterans Bill Murray and Ed Harris, one of the most recent disturbers of the peace in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by Lewis Pullman, and comedian and actor Pete Davidson. Davidson has recently…
"How to Survive History" by Cody Cassidy: a quest book that teaches you to think and breaks down stereotypes
American author and journalist Cody Cassidy wrote a crazy book called “How to Survive History”, which was recently translated into Ukrainian by Bearded Tamarin. This is not a boring history textbook or a classic popular science book. It’s something completely different, because the author seems to have taken a historical…
Review of the movie "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey"
This week, a romantic fantasy movie with a truly epic title “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey”, and big and beautiful Hollywood stars Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie, started its release. In the review below, we analyze whether, among all these self-proclaimed epithets, the characterization “interesting” is appropriate in…
Review of the movie "Afterburn"
On September 18, cinemas began showing the post-apocalyptic action film Afterburn, based on the comic book series of the same name by Red 5, created by Scott Chitwood, Paul Enns, and Wayne Nichols. This time, Dave Batista and Olga Kurylenko are going to kick ass in the ruined cities, and we’re ready to tell you […]
Review of the series "Black Rabbit"
Starting from September 18, each subscriber of the Netflix streaming platform can watch the new crime thriller “Black Rabbit” — a series consisting of 8 episodes starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman. What to expect from this show and how to binge-watch it is described in the review below. “Black Rabbit” Genre crime…
"Trails of the Dead" by Konstantin Valde Ulyanov: a fantastic novel about spiritual wounds. ITC.ua review
Konstantin Valde Ulyanov’s new book, “Trails of the Dead”, comes at a time when Ukrainians may be interested in stories of survival, change, and inner strength. This novel, set in the universe of the author’s previous work “Temple” becomes not only an interesting fantasy story but also a guide through the darkest…
A review of the movie "Malevich"
Biographical dramas about prominent Ukrainians have become a separate trend in Ukrainian cinema, which seems to have enormous potential: it is both an opportunity to show the world our geniuses and a chance to feel proud of our own culture. And when they announced the movie Malevich, the expectations were really high. Kazimir Malevich is […]
Review of the movie "The Long Walk"
Starting from September 11, anyone can attend a screening of the dystopian thriller The Long Walk, which has started in Ukrainian cinemas and is an adaptation of the 1979 novel of the same name by Stephen King (by the way, the website already available a large article about the top movie adaptations of the King […]
Review of the series "The Girlfriend"
On September 10, Prime Video simultaneously released all 6 episodes of the psychological thriller The Girlfriend, based on the novel of the same name by Michelle Francis, which appeared on bookstore shelves in 2017. The on-screen confrontation was played out between Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke, who played the roles of Laurie Davidson’s…
"Faking It: Artificial Intelligence in a Human World": false intelligence, or what AI inventors are silent about
In a world where every third news story begins with the words “artificial intelligence has done”, “neural network has learned” or “algorithm has been invented”, British professor of artificial intelligence Toby Walsh makes an unexpected statement: all this hype is just a big illusion. His book “Faking It:…
Review of the movie "Highest 2 Lowest"
On September 5, Apple TV+ platform released the crime-detective thriller Highest 2 Lowest by American director Spike Lee starring Denzel Washington. The plot of the film is based on the novel The King’s Ransom (1959) by Ed McBain and is an English-language remake of Akira Kurosawa’s classic High and Low (1963). In the review below,…
Review of "The Paper" series
“The Paper” is a new spin-off of the cult TV series “The Office”, which tries to transfer the familiar format of workplace absurdity to a different setting. Now, instead of a paper company, we get a newspaper editorial office, where contemporary media issues are intertwined with team conflicts, and humor collides with the…
Review of the movie The Conjuring 4: Last Rites
On September 4, the cinema began showing the horror film The Conjuring 4: Last Rites, which continues and, according to the subtitle, ends the long-running paranormal epic of Ed and Lorraine Warren. This is the ninth installment in the acclaimed horror franchise The Conjuring, launched by James Wan and his film of the same name […]
Review of the second season of the series "Wednesday"
On September 3, Netflix rolled out the second part of the second season of one of its flagship series, “Wednesday”. This means that it’s time to summarize how the sequel to the acclaimed show turned out and whether it has lost its gothic charm compared to the first season. All the details, as always, are […]
"Aurora Borealis" by Maxim Gach: a grandiose fantasy epic. ITC.ua review
Somehow, we ended up talking about the best Ukrainian science fiction novels of 2025 one after the other. Last week, we reviewed the wonderful space fantasy “Lost Stars by Vadym Panchenko, and today we’re going to talk about an epic alternative history with a dash of cyberpunk, dark fantasy, and detective story called “Aurora…
Review of the movie "Relay"
On August 28, the Scottish director David Mackenzie’s thriller Relay, starring Riz Ahmed, Lily James and Sam Worthington, was released in theaters. Finally, we can state that we have received a worthwhile genre movie, and it was filmed according to an original script, which is doubly valuable and pleasant. All the details without spoilers, as…
Review of the series "The Institute"
“MGM+’s “The Institute” is another adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, which at first glance seems to be just another story about children with extraordinary abilities, but in fact it hides much more. There are social implications, reflections on power and fear, and classic King’s horror in an everyday setting.…
Review of the movie "The Thursday Murder Club"
On August 28, on the Netflix service came out a detective film called The Thursday Murder Club, based on the debut bestselling novel of the same name by the English TV presenter Richard Osman in 2020. The work is the first of five (the new, fifth book, Impossible Happiness, is due out next month) in […]
Review of the movie "Presence"
On August 28, the mystical thriller “Presence” by the famous Hollywood screenwriter David Koepp and the equally famous director Steven Soderbergh was released in cinemas. This is the third collaboration between the filmmakers in the last few years, after the thriller Kimi (2022) and the spy thriller “Black Bag”, which was…
"Lost Stars" by Vadym Panchenko: a new star of Ukrainian space fantasy. Review by ITC.ua
Ukrainian science fiction has been replenished with another cool novel. With his debut novel, “Lost Stars”, writer Vadym Panchenko offers the reader an unusual cocktail of space opera and classic fantasy, flavored with philosophical reflections on free will and the right to self-determination. This is the first book of the announced…
Review of the movie "Eenie Meanie"
On August 22, Hulu premiered the drama-comedy heist thriller Eenie Meanie, which was the debut feature film by director and screenwriter Sean Simmons. What’s wrong with his creation — is described in the review below. “Eenie Meanie” Genre heist thriller, drama, comedy Director Sean Simmons Starring Samara Weaving, Karl Glusman,…
Review of the movie "Three"
In recent years, Ukrainian cinema has been boldly venturing into genres that previously seemed unattainable. Action-adventure is one of them. The trailer of The Three could promise scale, dynamics, and drive that is not inferior to Western models. But did the Ukrainian filmmakers really manage to create something of high quality and competition? Or…
Review of the movie "Together"
Starting August 21, you can watch the Australian-American body horror film One Piece, which is the feature-length directorial debut of Australian Michael Shanks. After the success of a number of genre titles, including the scandalous “The Substance”, it is not surprising that in recent years, “body horror” has been on the…
Yuri Gruzin's "Sebek": the classic adventure fiction we read at school. ITC.ua review
Contemporary Ukrainian science fiction literature already includes hundreds of good works that will immerse the reader in fantasy, space, and the most imaginative worlds they can imagine. Many of these books also take place in Ukraine, or in the territories that once were, or will soon be. But until Yuri Gruzin’s novel Sebek, I hadn’t…
Review of the series Smoke
On August 15, Apple TV+ ended the screening of the crime drama thriller Smoke, created by the popular American writer and screenwriter Dennis Lehane. Taron Edgerton played one of the main roles, and Smoke became the second joint project of these gentlemen on the apple service after the hit Blackbird (2022). The plot is based […]
Review of the movie "Nobody 2"
In the new action movie “Nobody 2”, viewers will find a portion of fights, explosions and absurd situations that sometimes make you want to laugh or sing along to the soundtrack. The movie doesn’t try to look smarter than it is, it simply invites you to forget about your everyday life, sit comfortably in a […]
Review of the movie "Night Always Comes"
Starting August 15, Netflix will be offering the crime thriller Night Always Comes, based on the 2021 novel of the same name by American writer and musician Willie Vlautin. Read the review below to find out whether the movie is worth watching. “Night Always Comes” Genre crime thriller Director Benjamin Caron Starring Vanessa Kirby,…
Review of the movie "Eddington"
On August 14, cinemas began showing the satirical black comedy neo-Western Eddington, in which the famous horror maker Ari Aster departs from his favorite cinematic direction… to what? To make fun of something? To remind the viewer of human stupidity? Or just to have fun in a long-desired genre, on the condition that the entertainment…
Review of the movie "Freakier Friday"
On August 7, cinemas began to release the comedy film Freakier Friday, a sequel to the 2003 hit comedy Freaky Friday, which was based on the novel of the same name by American writer Mary Rogers. If you recall, there was an exchange of bodies of a mother and daughter performed by Jamie Lee Curtis […]
Review of the movie "Weapons"
Starting August 7, you can watch the detective horror film Weapons by director and screenwriter Zack Cregger, whose horror film Barbarian was deservedly praised by critics and made a lot of noise three years ago. As for Weapons, after first perfect grades on Rotten Tomatoes hasn’t dropped much at the moment, with an impressive 96% […]
Review of the movie "Dracula: A love tale"
“Dracula: A love tale” is Luc Besson’s attempt to take a fresh look at one of the most famous characters in world culture. The plot centers on the figure of the Count, familiar from classic stories, but this time the authors rely on a romantic line, trying to combine the Gothic atmosphere with a drama […]
Review of the movie "The Pickup"
On August 6, Prime Video released the comedy action movie The Pickup, where Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson combined their comedic talents in an attempt to entertain and amuse the viewer. Find out what happened in this review “The Pickup” Genre comedy action movie about a robbery Director Tim Story Starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson,…
Groups of "scientists" publish thousands of fake articles, — research
Research by an American scientist Luis Amaral of University of Northwestern indicates the existence of a wide international network of science fraudsters.
The "Ultramarines series" Graham McNeill: brutal sci-fi with a soul. ITC.ua review
The “Ultramarines” series by Graham McNeill is one of those literary layers of the epic Warhammer 40,000 universe that managed to go beyond the narrow fan circle and become a noticeable phenomenon. Even for those who have only heard something about the distant gothic dystopia of the 41st millennium. This is not just a set […]
Review of the movie "The Naked Gun"
On July 31, Liam Neeson will appear in an unusual role of a ̶s̶c̶h̶o̶o̶l̶g̶i̶r̶l̶ in the comedy film “The Naked Gun”. This is a direct sequel to the cult trilogy of the same name with Leslie Nielsen, in which Neeson will play Frank Drebin Jr. His partner on the set is Pamela Anderson, who needs […]
Movie review "Bring Her Back"
On July 31, the psychological horror film “Bring Her Back” from the tandem of brother directors Danny and Michael Philippou, also known as RackaRacka YouTubers. These guys made a lot of noise with the release of their debut horror film Talk to Me, which was released three years ago, earned $92 million on a budget […]
"The Blacktongue Thief" by Christopher Buhlman: dirty, funny, and magical dark fantasy. ITC.ua review
In 2021, the American comedian, playwright, and horror author Christopher Buhlman released the novel “The Blacktongue Thief”. For fans of his work, this was surprising, because the writer had never written high, classic dark fantasy, and then he took it upon himself to publish such a large book. It turned out that this novel was…
Review of the second season of the series «The Sandman»
At the time of release of the first season with «The Sandman», Netflix has relied on visual magic, fidelity to Neil Gaiman’s comics, and a dreamlike atmosphere in which it’s easy to get lost. Almost three years have passed — and now, after a long wait, «The Sandman» has returned with its second season, released […]
Movie review «Happy Gilmore 2»
On July 25, Netflix premiered another movie with popular comedian Adam Sandler, as part of the actor’s long-term deal with the streaming service — this time it’s a sports comedy «Happy Gilmore 2». As you might guess, it is a sequel to the film released back in 1996, which told the story of a mentally […]
Movie review «The Fantastic Four: First Steps»
If you are not yet tired of loud, colorful and obscenely expensive blockbusters after «Jurassic World Rebirth» and «Superman», «The Fantastic Four: First Steps» — the next film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which opens its Sixth Phase. Why, despite the obvious superhero template, is this movie still a pleasure to watch, and why it…
Review of the series «Stick»
On July 23, the comedy-drama series «Stick» starring Owen Wilson ended on Apple TV+. So far, the fourth season of the undisputed Apple hit «Ted Lasso» is at the stage of filming, the apple office is trying to fill the free space with another sports drama, this time dedicated to golf instead of football. In […]
Movie review «I Know What You Did Last Summer»
On July 17, theaters will release returned the popular slasher franchise of the 90s «I Know What You Did Last Summer», now with its fourth film. Along with new characters — a group of clumsy young people who decided to hide a fatal car accident provoked by one of them and move on with their […]
Review of the series «Untamed»
On July 17, the detective drama miniseries «Untamed» starring Eric Bana and Sam Neill became available on Netflix. It consists of six episodes with an average duration of 45 minutes. Is it worth spending this time on the weekend on another Netflix show — we are rushing to tell you in the review below. «Untamed» […]
Movie review «The Life of Chuck»
On July 17, cinemas began showing the fantasy drama «The Life of Chuck», based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King. It is part of a series published in 2020 of the assembly «If It Bleeds». We have already wrote a review of the film adaptation of another work from the same […]
Movie review «The Order»
On July 17, the cinema began to release the crime thriller «The Order», which is based primarily on real events related to the neo-Nazi terrorist organization The Order, and only then — on the 1989 documentary book «The Silent Brotherhood» by Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt. The film had its world premiere at the 81st […]
Series review «Murderbot»
On July 11, Apple TV+ finished showing the sci-fi comedy series «Murderbot», based on the book series of the same name by American writer Martha Wells. We have already wrote about the two books in this series «All Systems Red» and «Artificial Condition», and today it’s time to find out how the movie adaptation from […]
Movie review «Superman»
On July 10, an updated Superman returned to theaters, this time by James Gunn, an experienced comic book adaptation expert. It is this film that should answer the burning question — do we need a rebooted DC cinematic universe in this form? Well, let’s find out in this review. «Superman» Genre superhero action Director James […]
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