«Night House» Jo Nesbø: playing with reality and King’s motifs
Norwegian writer Jo Nesbø is widely known for his Scandinavian detectives and thrillers. But recently, he decided to play on the field of Stephen King and other authors who create fantastic horror stories. Jo Nesbø wrote «The Night House» — a mystical horror about a teenager set in a small town in the 1980s. I […]
Movie review «Never Let Go»
On October 10, cinemas began showing a thriller/horror movie with elements of a post-apocalyptic survival film «Never Let Go» starring Halle Berry. The film was directed by the famous French horror maker Alexandre Aja, so the audience could expect a high-quality representative of the creepy genre. In the review below, we’ll tell you whether…
Review of the animated series «Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft»
On October 10, Netflix released an adventure animated series «Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft», where the iconic heroine got the voice known from Marvel movies and the last part franchises «Mission Impossible» by actress Hayley Atwell. The story is related to the Tomb Raider game series and is a continuation of the reboot […]
Movie review «The Substance»
On October 10, the satirical feminist body horror «The Substance» starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley started screening in cinemas. This acclaimed project has already won the Best Screenplay Award at the Cannes Film Festival, received universal critical acclaim, and received the titles «Demi Moore’s best role in years». In the review…
Review of the series «Bad Monkey»
On October 9, the 10-episode crime comedy with detective elements «Bad Monkey» starring Vince Vaughn ended on Apple TV+. The plot of the series is based on the satirical novel of the same name by American journalist and writer Carl Gajasen, published in 2013. In the review below, we will tell you whether it makes […]
«Black Phone» Joe Gill: short stories that leave a lasting impact. Review by ITC.ua
This year, Vivat Publishing House published a collection of short stories «Black Phone» by the famous American writer Joe Gill (son of Stephen King). This book was the first in his career and was published in 2005 under the title «Ghosts of the Twentieth Century». It brought the author fame and several serious awards, including […]
Movie review «The Platform 2» / El hoyo 2
On Friday, October 4, the sci-fi thriller «The Platform 2» was released on Netflix. This is a sequel to the Spanish hit about a hellish buffet «The Platform», which was released by the same Netflix in March 2020 and made a lot of noise. In this review, we will tell you whether the sequel adds […]
Movie review «Salem’s Lot»
On October 3, the vampire horror film «Salem’s Lot», based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King, was released on the Max streaming platform. First reviews from film critics turned out to be been not very high, but it often happens that they do not coincide with the viewers’ opinion. Traditionally, on […]
Movie review «Joker: Folie à Deux»
On October 3, a musical-psychological thriller was released in Ukrainian cinemas «Joker: Folie à Deux» starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. This is a sequel to the sensational and highly successful «Joker», which premiered in 2019 and received universal acclaim from critics and audiences, as well as a bunch of prestigious awards to boot. In…
Movie review «Dagr»
On October 3, the British horror film with elements of satire started showing in cinemas, and in the format «found footage» — «Dagr». Interesting facts — the film was shot on iPhone and one of the executive producers is Ian McKellen, who has collaborated with English director Matthew Butler-Gard on several occasions, and needs no […]
«Salem’s Lot» Stephen King: Is the horror classic still relevant half a century after its release?
On October 3, a new adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same name «Salem’s Lot» was released on HBO Max. This is the fifth attempt to transfer the second novel by the King of Horror, which was published in 1975 after the famous work «Carrie». We will definitely have a review of this movie, […]
Movie review «Megalopolis»
On September 26, the epic science fiction screening started in cinemas «Megalopolis» by Francis Ford Coppola. The legendary director came up with the idea for the film while filming «Apocalypse Now», but he was only able to realize it now. At the same time, the film cost $120 million to produce. Coppola was not afraid […]
Movie review «Wolfs»
On September 27, the comedy action film «Wolfs» was released on Apple TV+, which, after the «Friends of Ocean’s» trilogy and the black comedy «Burn After Reading», reunites Hollywood superstars George Clooney and Brad Pitt on screen. Previously, the film was planned for wide release, and in Ukraine had to come out on September 19…
Movie review «The Dead Don’t Hurt»
On September 26, the melodramatic western «The Dead Don’t Hurt» — the second feature film directed by the popular actor Viggo Mortensen, was released in cinemas. The Ukrainian premiere of the film took place in the summer at the Mykolaychuk OPEN festival in Chernivtsi. It was attended by the director, screenwriter, and lead actor. In…
«Upgrade» Blake Crouch: is humanity ready for an upgrade? ITC.ua review
Recently, we told you about a science fiction thriller by the popular American author Blake Crouch «Dark Matter». We also have review of the series based on it. And today we’ll talk about the writer’s latest novel, and the last one at the moment, called «Upgrade», which was published by «RM». This is another classic […]
Review of the cartoon «Transformers One»
September 19 in cinemas started screening of the sci-fi animated action movie «Transformers One». This is another representative of media franchises «Transformers», which aims to tell the story of the origin of the fierce feud between Optimus Prime and Megatron, the future leaders of the Autobots and Decepticons, respectively. In the review…
Review of the series «Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story» / Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
On September 19, Netflix released the crime thriller «Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story», which is based on real events — the murders of the Menendez brothers of their parents in August 1989. Formally, the «Monsters» project has now become an anthology and is the second season of the series «Dahmer», which received mediocre…
Movie review «Hellboy: The Crooked Man»
On September 19, a superhero horror movie started showing in cinemas «Hellboy: The Crooked Man», based on Mike Mignola’s comic book of the same name, which was published by Dark Horse in 2008. After Guillermo del Toro’s nice but not profitable dilogy and Neil Marshall’s selective trash, this is the third attempt by a new…
MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED monitor review: the lord of PC gaming
Sometimes the only drawback of technology is its cost, and MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED is exactly the case. A luxurious monitor with a top-of-the-line OLED matrix, realistic colors, and high frequency cannot be affordable at the same time, but it gives a unique experience. In this review, we will try to answer the main question: […]
Movie review «Speak No Evil»
On September 12, the psychological thriller «Speak No Evil» starring James McAvoy was released in cinemas. This is a remake of the Danish film of the same name, released in 2022. In this review, we will analyze whether the Hollywood version offers something new and how interesting it looks in general. «Speak No Evil» Genre […]
Movie review «Uglies»
On September 13, the Netflix streaming platform released a teenage dystopia «Uglies», which is based on the novel of the same name by Scott Westerfeld, published in 2005. In the review below, we describe what constitutes a world in which the imposed Instagram the story is a good one, but is it worth the attention […]
Movie review «Coup!»
The satirical comedy «Coup!» starring Peter Sarsgaard and Billy Magnussen will be released in cinemas on September 12. In the review below, we tell you what the filmmakers are trying to ridicule and how interesting it is to watch. «Coup!» Genre satirical black comedy, thriller Directors Joseph Schuman, Austin Stark Starring Peter Sarsgaard,…
Movie review «Kinds of Kindness»
On September 12, the screening of the film almanac by Yorgos Lanthimos will start in cinemas «Kinds of Kindness», in which the Greek director continues his collaboration with Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe and Margaret Qualley after his previous film «Poor Things». In this review, we’re going to find out what interesting things the expert on…
«Alphabet for Android» Alexei Dekan: a fantastic anthology about the relationship between humans and robots. Review by ITC.ua
Despite my skeptical attitude toward short story collections, there are more and more of them in the contemporary book world. And I’m only talking about the fiction genre, which is definitely experiencing a new wave of popularity in Ukraine. Just recently we wrote about the collection «Palimpsest» by the famous British writer Charles…
Movie review «Beetlejuice Beetlejuice»
On September 5, a fantasy horror comedy was released in cinemas «Beetlejuice Beetlejuice», which is a sequel to Tim Burton’s cult film «Beetlejuice», released back in 1988. Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara return to their roles, and the project also features newcomers Justin Theroux, Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci,…
Movie review «Rebel Ridge»
On September 6, the crime thriller/action movie «Rebel Ridge», which has already received universal critical acclaim and even high-profile statements such as «one of the most interesting films of the year» (the rating on Rotten Tomatoes at the time of writing was 95% «freshness» according to 55 reviews). In the review below, we will confirm…
Movie review «Strange Darling»
On September 5, cinemas began to release a thriller with slasher elements about a ruthless murderer «Strange Darling». Just like last week’s novelty «Night with the Devil», movie received a favorable review on social network X from Stephen King, who called it «terrific», as well as the sky-high rating from film critics on Rotten…
Review of the series «The Perfect Couple»
On September 5, the Netflix streaming service released the detective drama series «The Perfect Couple» starring Nicole Kidman and a friend of Ukraine, Liev Schreiber. The plot is based on the novel of the same name by American writer Elin Hilderbrand, which appeared on bookstore shelves in 2018. In this review, we tell you what’s […]
«All These Worlds Are Yours» John Willis: an interesting story about the search for life in the Universe. Review by ITC.ua
The search for extraterrestrial life is an important but so far fruitless endeavor. So it is not surprising that a lot of time, money, and research is devoted to this topic. We have recently talked about the book «Oceans outside the Earth» by Kevin Peter Hand from «Bearded Tamarind», and she explored the same question. […]
Lenovo Legion Go game console review: more than a portable console
Lenovo Legion Go is a console with an adequate price tag that can do everything, literally. This console is deservedly considered the most versatile solution in its segment, as it has modular gamepads, a mouse mode for shooters, the best screen on the market, and many compatible accessories. At first glance, it seems like an […]
Review of the anime series «Terminator Zero»
On August 29, the symbolic date of the Day of Judgment, which the Sarah Connor, Netflix presented the sci-fi anime series «Terminator Zero». It takes place in the canonical universe created by James Cameron 40 years ago. In the review below, we will tell you whether the existence of such a project is justified within […]
Movie review «Late Night with the Devil»
On August 29, cinemas started showing the supernatural horror in the «found footage» «Late Night with the Devil» format, which was extremely well received by the social network «X» Stephen King. In addition, the film received 97% «freshness» on Rotten Tomatoes based on 228 critics’ reviews. In the review below, we analyze whether this…
«Vengewar» by Kevin J. Anderson: a bright edition, dragons and epic dark fantasy. Review by ITC.ua
At the end of 2023, we wrote about the book «Dragon’s backbone» by American writer Kevin J. Anderson. This dark fantasy novel «under Tolkien» is part of the trilogy «Awaken the Dragon». Mediason Publishing has already released the second book, «Vengewar». It’s just as beautifully done, with detailed pictures, maps, and a cool…
Lenovo Legion Glasses review: no longer a screen, not yet VR
Virtual reality helmets are too big to carry around everywhere, and Lenovo Legion Glasses still look like ordinary sunglasses, although they are not a virtual reality device. This is a completely different kind of device that has its advantages and disadvantages. How does it work, who can use it, and is it worth the money? […]
Movie review «The Killer»
On August 23, the Peacock streaming service presented the action movie «The Killer», which is a remake of the 1989 Hong Kong action film of the same name by the master of the genre John Woo. In the review below, we will tell you whether it was worth it for the director to reanimate the […]
Movie review «The Crow»
Starting August 22, Ukrainian cinemas will be able to watch the film «The Crow», based on the comic book series of the same name by James O’Barr. The newest version is a reboot of the «The Crow» franchise, which previously had four feature films and a TV series with different performers in the title role […]
Review of the series «Time Bandits»
On August 21, the screening of the fantasy adventure comedy ended on the Apple TV+ platform «Time Bandits», based on the Terry Gilliam film of the same name, which was released back in 1981. In the review below, we will analyze what the authors borrowed from the original film and what their creation is in […]
Review of the movie «Nice Girls»
On August 21, Netflix released the comedy action film «Nice Girls», which can be described as a buddy movie with a female cast. In the review below, we will tell you whether there is anything to see in the movie besides the bright, sun-drenched landscapes of the French Riviera. «Nice Girls» Genre comedy action movie […]
«Cyberjunk. Neon Stories» Serhiy Pyltyai: Kyiv of the future, hackers and corporations. Review by ITC.ua
A few days ago, the winners of the Eurocon awards, the annual European science fiction convention, were announced in Rotterdam. There is also the «Crisalis» award, given to a writer or artist who has made a strong statement with their debut work. This year, along with other authors, it was awarded to Ukrainian author Serhiy […]
Movie review «Jackpot!»
On August 15, Prime Video presented another film with John Cena — after the frivolous nonsense «Ricky Stanicky» the service is launching a comedy action game «Jackpot! In it, the former wrestler is accompanied by Aquafina, Sima Liu, and even the outrageous performer Machine Gun Kelly. In the review below, we tell you what to […]
Movie review «The Union»
On August 16, Netflix released a spy action movie with elements of comedy «The Union» starring Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry. In the review below, we tell you what to expect from the next Friday’s new release on the streaming service. In a nutshell, it’s — everything we’ve seen before. «The Union» Genre spy comedy […]
Movie review «Alien: Romulus»
On August 15, the long-awaited space horror finally reaches theaters «Alien: Romulus» — is the seventh installment of the cult franchise «Alien», launched back in 1979 by Ridley Scott. In the review below, we’ll tell you what director and screenwriter Fede Alvarez is betting on — a nostalgic return to the roots or perhaps some…
Movie review «The Night of the 12th» / La nuit du 12
On August 15, cinemas began to release the crime drama «The Night of the 12th», which was screened at the 75th Cannes Film Festival and won 6 «César» awards, including Best Film, Director and Adapted Screenplay. The plot of the film is based on the documentary book «18.3 — A Year in the Judicial Police» […]
«Leap into the Abyss» by Andriy Voron: Ukrainian space opera with a Warhammer 40000 flavor. Review by ITC.ua
Young Ukrainian fiction is definitely flourishing and developing. Along with other Ukrainian publishers, «TUT» plays in this field and is doing very well. We have already written about «Synthesis» by Eliel Drake, which was published by the same publishing house. But if I had many questions about that book, I have almost no questions about…
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H review: gaming laptop at maximum performance
What happens if Intel Core i9-14900HX asks NVIDIA RTX 4090 to dance? Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H says it will be the most powerful laptop of our time. It is not only about the hardware, but also about how the engineers managed to implement the cooling system. Looking ahead, the hero of the review has […]
Movie review «The Instigators»
On August 9, the comedy heist movie «The Instigators» starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck was released on Apple TV+. This is not the first time that the famous actors have shared the set, as they also played together in the heist movie — the starry trilogy about Ocean’s Friends. In the review below, we’ll […]
Movie review «One Fast Move»
On August 8, Prime Video released the racing action film «One Fast Move», starring New Zealand actor KJ Apa, known to many for his role in the teen drama series «Riverdale». In the review below, we analyze what the second feature film by director Kelly Blatz is about and why you shouldn’t expect anything less […]
Movie review «The Devil’s Bath» / Des Teufels Bad
On August 8, the mystical folk horror «The Devil’s Bath», which won the «Silver Bear» for Outstanding Artistic Contribution (Cinematography) at the February Berlinale and will be nominated for the next «Oscar» from Austria in the «Best International Film» category, started its Ukrainian release. In the review below, we explain why…
Movie review «Borderlands»
On August 8, a sci-fi comedy action film was released in cinemas «Borderlands», based on the first-person shooter series of the same name. In the review below, we will analyze which genre predecessors this video game film adaptation can be fairly attributed to and, accordingly, where it belongs — among tops or perhaps in a […]
«Dark Matter» Blake Crouch: a sci-fi thriller worth reading
Recently, the series «Dark Matter» was released on Apple TV+ streaming, and we already had a review of it review. This TV show is an adaptation of the science fiction novel of the same name by the famous American writer Blake Crouch. Of course, a book is always better than a TV series or movie […]
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