Review of the series «Bodkin»
On May 9, Netflix released a detective thriller with elements of black comedy «Bodkin», which consists of 7 episodes instead of the usual 8. Among others, the show was also produced by Higher Ground Productions, a company run by former US President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. In the review below, we […]
Movie review «Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes»
On May 9, the action-adventure film «Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes» was released in cinemas. This is the sequel to «War for the Planet of the Apes», which was released in 2017, and the fourth film in the latest reboot of the ape franchise in general. It is supposed to be the first […]
Review of the series «Parish»
Recently, AMC TV channel finished showing the crime-drama thriller «Parrish» with Giancarlo Esposito («Kaleidoscope», «Gentlemen») in the title role. Its plot is based on the British miniseries «Driver», which consisted of three episodes and was broadcast on BBC One from September 23 to October 7, 2014. In the review below, we will tell you…
«Chaos Walking» Patrick Ness: colonial sci-fi post-apocalypse on a distant planet
The British writer Patrick Ness is not very well known in Ukraine. At home, he is the winner of many prestigious awards and even several Carnegie Medals. Ness’s works have also become New York Times bestsellers more than once. But you’re probably familiar with his works in one way or another if you’ve seen the […]
Review of the animated series «Star Wars: Tales of the Empire»
On May 4, the unofficial «Star Wars» Day (May the fourth be with you, ladies and gentlemen), the animated anthology series «Tales of the Empire» was released on the Disney+ streaming service. This is a collection of six short episodes lasting 11–15 minutes, which follows the course set earlier by «Tales of the Jedi» (2022) […]
Movie review «Godzilla Minus One»
On May 3, six months after exit The acclaimed Japanese kaiju blockbuster «Godzilla Minus One» has finally received its official digital premiere. This is the 37th film about the iconic lizard, and it was released to coincide with its 70th anniversary. In this review, we compare the local and Hollywood Goji, and tell you why […]
«Holly» Stephen King: the king is back
The publishing house «KSD» has released a new novel by the cult American writer Stephen King «Holly». This is a separate story about Holly Gibney — one of the main characters of the trilogy «Mr. Mercedes», as well as the novel «The Outsider». I have already read this novelty, and below I share my impressions. […]
Movie review «Double Blind»
Starting April 25, you can watch the paranoid thriller with horror elements «Double Blind». This is the feature directorial debut of Irishman Ian Gantt-Duffy. In the review below, we will tell you whether the audience will be drowsy while watching the movie. «Double Blind» Genre thriller, horror Director Ian Gantt-Duffy Starring Millie Brady,…
Movie review «The Fall Guy»
On April 25, the comedy action film «The Fall Guy» starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt was released in cinemas. This is a film adaptation of the eponymous adventure series, which ran for 5 seasons and was broadcast on ABC from 1981 to 1986. The film was directed by David Leitch, who has managed to […]
Review of the series «Shogun»
On April 23, the epic historical drama series «Shogun» ended on FX and simultaneously on Hulu. Its plot is based on the novel of the same name by James Clavell, published in 1975. In the review below, we will analyze what exactly is remarkable about this project and what features have made it so popular. […]
«Atoms and Ashes: A Global History of Nuclear Disasters»: Can Nuclear Accidents Happen Again?
On this day, 38 years ago, an accident occurred at the fourth unit of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. It was the largest man-made disaster in history and remains so. After that, Fukushima happened, and then the Russians came to ZNPP, the most powerful nuclear power plant in Europe. The recent shelling of Ukraine’s energy […]
Review of the series «Manhunt»
On April 19, Apple TV+ released the final, seventh episode of the historical thriller «Manhunt», based on the nonfiction book by American writer and historian James L. Swanson «Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer» (2007). In the review below, we describe how the series’ authors recreate the fateful events for the United…
Movie review «Rebel Moon — Part 2: The Scargiver»
April 19 on Netflix rolled out is the second part of Zack Snyder’s epic saga Rebel Moon, subtitled «The Scargiver». The first film quite rightly received a huge amount of angry feedback from viewers and critics due to its blatant secondary nature and general unpretentiousness, so hardly anyone seriously had high expectations for the second…
Movie review «Monkey Man»
April 18 in cinemas premiered The action movie «Monkey Man», which was the directorial debut of the famous actor Dev Patel. He also played the main role in the movie. In the review below, we will tell you why the project is worth the attention of fans of the genre and how the local star […]
Movie review «The Promised Land» / Bastarden
On April 18, the historical drama «The Promised Land», based on the novel «The Captain and Ann Barbara» (2020) by Danish writer Ida Jessen, was released in cinemas. Last year, the film was nominated for the highest award at the Venice Film Festival, and was also nominated for «Oscar» from Denmark, however, did not make […]
«Palimpsest» Charles Stross: a collection in the style of the «Golden Age of Fantasy» from the winner of the «Hugo» and «Locus»
Short story collections are a dead format. This is not only my opinion, because Charles Stross himself writes the same thing in the foreword to his collection «Palimpsest». So when the publishing house «Uchytelna Knyha — Bohdan» offered me this book for a review, I initially refused for purely pragmatic reasons. It’s not a novel,…
Review of the series «Fallout»
On April 10, the sci-fi post-apocalyptic series «Fallout» was released on Prime Video. Its plot is based on the role-playing video game series of the same name, and this promising project was developed by the showrunners of the hit HBO series «Westworld» Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan. In the review below, we find out whether […]
Movie review «Rock Paper Grenade»
On April 11, cinemas started showing the drama film «Rock Paper Grenade», which is the feature film debut of director Iryna Tsilyk. Its plot is based on the autobiographical novel by Artem Chekh «Who Are You? In the review below, we explain why contemporary Ukrainian cinema is actively reflecting on the era of the turbulent […]
Review of the series «The Regime»
Recently, the HBO channel has finished airing the 6-episode political satire «The Regime», starring Kate Winslet. In Ukraine, the miniseries accessible is available for viewing on Megogo. In the review below, we will tell you which real-life character the show’s silly heroine resembles (and maybe more than one) and whether this story can…
HP 255 G10 review: a balanced laptop for a student, or a new office standard
Maximum features for minimum money — this is the motto that guided the engineers who created the HP 255 G10. This laptop won’t appeal to demanding image enthusiasts or modern gamers, but it fully meets the needs of the vast majority of the population. In addition to its balanced characteristics, the hero of the review […]
«The Wise Man’s Fear» Patrick Rothfuss: the best fantasy?
ITC.ua has already published review The book «The Name of the Wind» — is the first volume of the popular fantasy trilogy «The King’s Assassin Chronicles» by American writer Patrick Rothfuss. The updated second part ««The Wise Man’s Fear»» was not yet released, but later, at the end of 2023, it was published by «KSD»…
Motorola Moto G24 review: an exemplary budget smartphone
The inexpensive and versatile Motorola Moto G24 has brought mixed, but mostly positive, impressions, which we are ready to share with our readers. In this review, we will tell you in detail about the new product, test the device in typical work scenarios and games, evaluate the camera capabilities, measure the battery life, look for […]
Review of the series «Parasyte: The Grey»
On April 5, the fantastic horror series «Parasyte: Gray». This is a South Korean adaptation of the popular manga «Parasyte» by Hitoshi Iwaaki. In the review below, we will tell you what kind of infection has attacked humanity this time and whether the concept of the original source material looks too strange on the movie […]
Movie review «The First Omen»
The 1976 film «Omen», which tells the story of the coming of the Antichrist, has long been considered a classic of modern cinema. It, along with «The Exorcist» from 1973, established a distinctive subgenre of religious horror films in which questions of faith and its ambiguities are brought to the fore. «The «Exorcist» has recently…
Review of the series «The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live»
Recently, AMC TV channel has finished airing another project from the post-apocalyptic zombie universe «The Walking Dead» with the subtitle «The Ones Who Live». Its plot is intended to tell the story of the fate of the original show’s characters — Rick Grimes and Michonne. In fact, at the initial stages, the series was called […]
«The Metaverse: And How It Will Revolutionize Everything»: A Handbook for Gamers and Technology Fans
I can’t say that I was intentionally searching for a book about the Metaverse, but it found me on the Artbooks website when I was searching for information about the cyberthriller «Perfect Storm». At first, I was drawn to the most striking cover I’ve seen recently, and then, after reading the synopsis thoughtfully, I realized…
MSI MPG 271QRX QD OLED review: top-of-the-line OLED monitor with 360Hz refresh rate
This monitor is, without exaggeration, for real champions, because in addition to top-end performance, the MSI MPG 271QRX has a truly champion price. Today, we’re going to take a look at the new 27-inch flagship with Quad HD resolution and an incredible 360Hz OLED matrix. Looking ahead, the monitor has almost no technical shortcomings, but…
Movie review «The Wages of Fear» / Le salaire de la peur
On March 29, Netflix premiered the action-adventure film «The Wages of Fear». This is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by French writer Georges Arnault, published in 1949, and at the same time a remake of its first film adaptation — a thriller starring Yves Montand, which was released four years later. […]
Movie review «Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire»
Films about big monsters have always stirred up something important inside the human mind. This theme was especially mastered by the Japanese, who are famous for their kaiju genre. But the West is trying to keep up. Over the past few years, it has even been doing a relatively good job with the MonsterVerse movie […]
Review of the series «Constellation»
On March 27, the Apple TV+ service finished showing the sci-fi thriller «Constellation», starring popular Swedish actress Noomi Rapace. In the review below, we will tell you what prevented this project from becoming a prominent representative of the declared genre. «Constellation» Genre science fiction thriller Directors Michelle McLaren,…
«What’s Cooking in the Kremlin»: Culinary Nonfiction about Violence, Food, and Hunger
ITC.ua has already published materials about cookbooks The Elder Scrolls or byuniverse «Harry Potter». And soon there will be books on Fallout and the «Friends» series. The book «What’s Cooking in the Kremlin» is similar in theme, but still quite different. It is also about food, and there are even photos of various dishes and…
Movie review «Road House»
On March 21, Prime Video released the action film «Road House» directed by Doug Liman, whose filmography includes such popular action films as «The Bourne Identity», «Mr. & Mrs. Smith» and the sci-fi blockbuster «Edge of Tomorrow. This is a remake of the same name movie starring Patrick Swayze, which was released in 1989. In […]
Review of the series «3 Body Problem»
On March 21, on the Netflix platform took place the premiere of the sci-fi series «3 Body Problem», based on Liu Qixin’s trilogy «Remembrance of Earth’s Past». The project was created by «Game of Thrones» showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who were assisted by screenwriter Alexander Woo. In the review below, we tell you…
Movie review «Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire»
The movie franchise «Ghostbusters» feels a bit strange today. You might even wonder how such a concept ever turned into a relatively small but still a series that even a separate company, Ghost Corps, is involved in. But in 2021, «Ghostbusters: From Beyond» proved that such a movie can look quite harmonious even in the […]
Trilogy «Remembrance of Earth’s Past» Liu Cixin: a cult series about the war between humanity and aliens
On March 21, Netflix premiered the sci-fi series «The Three-Body Problem». This is an adaptation of the first novel of the same name from the cult trilogy «Remembrance of Earth’s Past» by Chinese writer Liu Cixin. The first book won the «Hugo» award, and the third book won the «Locus» award, so these works are […]
Review of the series «Masters of the Air»
On March 15, Apple TV+ service finished broadcasting the military drama «Masters of the Air», which consists of 9 episodes and cost the creators at least $250 million. The plot of the series is based on the documentary book of the same name by Donald L. Miller (2007), which contains interviews of pilots and archival […]
Review of the movie «Rocky Road to Berlin»
Kuzma Scriabin is one of the most prominent artists of contemporary Ukrainian culture. His death in a car accident in 2015 left an indelible scar on the face of Ukraine’s music scene. At the same time, Scriabin’s legacy and his work continue to live on. The film «Me, Victory and Berlin» — is one example […]
Movie review «It Lives Inside»
On March 14, the supernatural horror film «It Lives Inside», which is the feature debut of Bishal Dutta, an American director with Indian roots. This film has nothing to do with James Wan’s famous horror franchise, which began with «The Conjuring» (2013), but it was produced by Raymond Mansfield and Sean McKittrick of the acclaimed…
Skandar Series by A.F. Steadman: a fantasy series about teenagers and bloodthirsty flying unicorns
The book industry never stops looking for the next J.K. Rowling. Young authors often receive six-figure advances for their future bestsellers, and film companies buy the rights to film adaptations before the books are actually released. This is what happened to the young English writer A.F. Stedman. In 2022, she released the teen fantasy «Skandar…
Review of the movie «Ricky Stanicky»
On March 7, Prime Video premiered the comedy film «Ricky Stanicky» starring Zac Efron and John Cena. After a series of dramatic parts («The Greatest Beer Run Ever», «The Iron Claw»), the former returns to the genre of pure comedy, and the latter appears in such images that you could hardly see him before. In […]
Review of the movie «Damsel»
On March 8, Netflix released the fantasy film «Damsel», starring Millie Bobby Brown, the star of Netflix’s «Stranger Things» and «Enola Holmes». In this review, we tell you how the 18-year-old actress, who was still wielding a sword at the time of filming, confronted a fire-breathing dragoness in a dark cave and whether this unequal…
Review of the series «The Gentlemen»
Starting March 7, the crime series «The Gentlemen» by the famous English director and screenwriter Guy Ritchie will be available on Netflix. This is a spinoff of his feature film of the same name starring Matthew McConaughey, which can be safely called one of Ritchie’s best films, especially in recent years. In the review below, […]
«Power Play game: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century»: the startup that created the world’s most popular electric cars
More and more Ukrainians are turning away from the name — Elon Musk. The man at the helm of the most prominent private space company in history is increasingly burying himself and the remnants of his already shattered reputation with new kinky posts on social media site X. Musk also runs Tesla. The game-changing automaker […]
ASUS ROG ZEPHYRUS G16 2024 review: ultra-thin OLED ultrabook with Intel Core Ultra 9 and NVIDIA RTX 4090
It’s common to see flagship hardware in powerful gaming laptops, but ASUS ROG ZEPHYRUS G16 2024 is nothing like a typical gaming laptop. The slim metal body houses the new Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor paired with a 16 GB NVIDIA RTX 4090 graphics accelerator. Of course, the dimensions cause serious compromises with performance, […]
Verum Audio Verum 1 review: isodynamic headphones from the Ukrainian brand
Today we are reviewing planar full-size open headphones with an unusual design and interesting sound from the Ukrainian manufacturer Verum Audio. This is the debut model of the brand, costing $350. We’ll take a closer look at the headphones, tell you about our experience with them, and compare them to full-size headphones from other…
Review of the movie «Spaceman»
On March 1, Netflix released the sci-fi drama film Spaceman starring Adam Sandler. This is a film adaptation of the novel Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfar, published in 2017. In the review below, we analyze how the comedian Sandler coped with the dramatic role this time and what shocks his character will face during […]
Review of the movie Code 8: Part II
On February 28, Netflix released the sci-fi action thriller «Code 8: Part II» starring cousins Robbie and Stephen Amell. This is a sequel to the Canadian film «Code 8», which was released in 2019. In the review below, we explain why this modest pseudo-superhero movie feels quite confident, especially against the backdrop of the decline…
Review of the movie «Dune: Part Two»
Frank Herbert’s novels from the «Dune» — series are classic science fiction, and in many ways they remain unsurpassed even today. The series is based on many complex elements that are closely interconnected. To transfer something like this to the movie format — is an almost impossible task. But the first part of «Dune» by […]
What to read for Cyberpunk 2077 fans: «Trauma Team» and «Your Voice» comics
Six months have passed since the release of the add-on Phantom Liberty for Cyberpunk 2077, and I’m still impressed. Against this background, I watched the anime series released in 2022 «Cyberpunk: Edgerunners»and then caught up with the cyberpunk aesthetic in the excellent, but, in my opinion, severely overlooked series «Captain Laserhawk.…
Review of the series «Avatar: The Last Airbender»
The original animated series about Avatar Aang, which aired on Nickelodeon, is considered a modern classic. It’s hard to find a person who doesn’t sincerely love it. At the same time, Avatar hasn’t turned into a big franchise, and there are relatively few separate works based on it. «Avatar: The Last Airbender» is…