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 […]
Review of the director’s version of the dilogy «Rebel Moon»
On August 2, the Netflix streaming service released the director’s version of Zack Snyder’s epic space opera «Rebel Moon», both parts of which run for almost 6.5 hours. In the review below, we explain why the binge-watching of this impressive runtime is comparable to a superheroic feat. «Rebel Moon» Genre space opera Director Zack…
Movie review «Longlegs»
On August 1, cinemas began screening the mystical horror film with the strange title «Longlegs», starring Mike Monroe and Nicolas Cage in the titular role of a mysterious serial killer. The Western critics, who literally lavished complimentary reviews ranging from «the scariest horror of the year» to «the scariest movie of the decade»The…
«Fighting Falcon. The History of the F-16»: A comprehensive story about the most popular military aircraft in the world
For several days now, news has been circulating on the Internet about the alleged appearance of an American F-16 in the sky over Ukraine. Every Ukrainian is waiting for this legendary «Fighting Falcon», without exaggeration, and hopes for a better future are associated with it. And there is a lot to look forward to, especially […]
Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51 laptop review: when size matters
When it comes to physical dimensions, the Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51 immediately becomes a favorite because in addition to a large display, it also has a giant 17.5-centimeter touchpad. This office giant is perceived ambiguously because the hero of the review has both strengths and serious shortcomings. For ITC readers, we have conducted dozens…
Movie review «Deadpool & Wolverine»
On July 25, a comedy superhero action movie was released in cinemas «Deadpool & Wolverine», which, after a long break, returns to the screens not only a talkative mercenary for whom it is a feat to shut up, but also the iconic character from the X-Men team, played by Hugh Jackman. In the review below, […]
Review of the series «The Decameron»
On July 25, the medieval black comedy «The Decameron», based on the short story collection of the same name by Italian classic Giovanni Boccaccio, was released on Netflix. In the review below, we tell you how well the following actors get along in the movie Sex, wine and the bubonic plague. «The Decameron» Genre black […]
Review of the series «Presumed Innocent»
On July 24, the legal thriller «Presumed Innocent» starring Jake Gyllenhaal ended on Apple TV+. The plot is based on the novel of the same name by Scott Turow, which was published in August 1987. This is the second film adaptation of the novel after Alan Pakula’s feature film adaptation (1990), where Harrison Ford played […]
«The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage, and Fear in the Cyber Age»: how the most high-profile cyber attacks in history took place
For the past two and a half years, Ukrainians have been aware of cyber threats like no other. In addition to the full-scale war with the Russians, we are also fighting a cyber war. Something is always happening in the swamps: websites are down, important information is disappearing, services are breaking down, and entire systems […]
Movie review «My Spy: The Eternal City»
On July 18, the day the fourth season of the flagship show «The Boys», the same streaming service Prime Video premiered the spy comedy «My Spy: The Eternal City» starring Dave Batista and young Chloe Coleman. This is a sequel to «My Spy», which was released in 2020. In the review below, we tell you […]
Movie review «Boneyard»
On July 18, the crime action thriller was shown in cinemas «Boneyard» starring Mel Gibson, Curtis «50 Cent» Jackson and Brian Van Holt. The plot of the film is based on the real-life murders of women committed between 2001 and 2005 in Albuquerque and has no connection to The Bone Collector 1999, as one might […]
Review of the fourth season of the series «The Boys»
On July 18, the fourth season of the superhero satire ended on Prime Video platform «The Boys», based on the comic book series of the same name by Garth Ennis and Derrick Robertson. In the review below, we tell you why this season seems to be just an aperitif before the release of culminating the […]
Review of the series «The Acolyte»
On July 16, the Disney+ service ended the screening of another miniseries based on the cult «Star Wars» called «The Acolyte». At the time of this writing, the project’s audience rating on IMDb was a miserable 3.6 out of 10 (showrunner Leslie Headland confessed, which was ready for such a turn of events), while Rotten […]
«Ruination: A League of Legends»: the first fantasy novel based on the famous MOBA game
League of Legends is one of the most popular esports games in the world. A few years ago, Riot Games, the game’s developers, successfully expanded the universe of their creation with the Netflix series «Arkane». And then there was the underrated «Players» about the life of the League of Legends esports team. It seems that […]
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-3HT) review: a laptop for a healthy person
For many computer users, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 will be a real salvation after laptops with the annoying Windows operating system, which, despite its significant advantages, has serious drawbacks compared to Chrome OS. Unlike most models with this OS, the hero of the review has much more powerful hardware. It’s like a Chromebook at…
Movie review «Fly Me to the Moon»
On July 10, the satirical comedy «Fly me to the moon» starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum. The plot of the film refers to the Moon Conspiracy, which is the falsification of the US moon landing. In the review below, we explain how the «Apollo» program was turned into pure marketing and how harmonious the […]
«Lighthouse» Vitaliy Dulenko: atmospheric mysticism with Ukrainian vibes
A novel by a young Ukrainian writer Vitaliy Dulenko, «Lighthouse», has been published by «KSD». Although the author is relatively well known for his works on the Internet, this is his first full-fledged publication, and with such a large publishing house. It’s great that we have new names, and it’s even better that young Ukrainian…
HMD Pulse Pro smartphone review: budget selfie in Finnish
The latest European smartphone manufacturer has released a new line of affordable cameras: Pulse, Pulse+, and Pulse Pro. Today, we will take a look at the older model – HMD Pulse Pro. This smartphone promises good photos, but in addition to the camera, we also tested the processor performance, measured the battery life, and are […]
Cartoon review «Despicable Me 4»
Starting July 3, Ukrainian cinemas will be able to watch the animated adventure comedy «Despicable Me 4». It is the fourth installment of the main series of films about the now former supervillain Felonius Grue, and, along with two spinoffs about his henchmen, the sixth in the «Despicable Me» franchise. In the review below, we’ll…
Movie review «Space Cadet»
On July 4, the US Independence Day, the comedy film «Space Cadet» starring Emma Roberts was released on the Prime Video streaming platform. In the review below, we will tell you what this comedy has to offer the viewer and why it is better to avoid it. Even if you are a fan of comedies, […]
Movie review «The 100 Candles Game: The Last Possession»
On July 4, the horror anthology «The 100 Candles Game: The Last Possession», whose official poster features an ambitious inscription «the scariest movie of the year». In the review below, we explain why, in this particular case, such statements can only bring a smile to your face. «The 100 Candles Game: The Last Possession» Genre […]
Movie review «Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F»
On July 3, Netflix released a comedy action movie «Beverly Hills cop: Axel F», in which Eddie Murphy reprises his role as Detroit police detective Axel Foley for the fourth time. The release takes place 40 years after the premiere of the first part and 30 — after the release of the third part. In […]
«Sketches of Steel» Arkady Saulsky: a trilogy of bloody combat fantasy with an oriental flavor
I don’t think we’ve ever had an Asian fantasy, and not just any fantasy, but a combat fantasy. The «Sketches of Steel» trilogy, which includes the novels «Red Lotus», «Lady Silence», and «Battle of the Immortals», is exactly that, but the main thing is different. It was written by a young Polish writer Arkadiusz Saulski,…
Movie review «A Quiet Place: Day One»
Apocalyptic horror film starts screening in cinemas on June 27 «A Quiet Place: Day One», which is the third film in the «A Quiet Place» franchise created by John Krasinski. It is a spin off prequel to the previous films of 2018 and 2021, telling the story of completely different characters who will have to […]
Movie review «A Family Affair»
On June 27, Netflix premiered the romantic comedy «A Family Affair», in which Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman portray a couple in love. Joey King’s character will be watching this relationship together with the viewer, and in the review below we will figure out whether it is worth wasting time on another literally star-studded movie […]
Movie review «Paradox Effect»
On June 27, the cinema started showing the action thriller «Paradox Effect» starring Olga Kurylenko and Harvey Keitel. This is the feature film debut of director Scott Weintrob, who previously worked in short and documentary formats. In the review below, we state that Olga Kurylenko’s film career has taken a wrong turn and discuss what…
Review of the series «Dark Matter»
On June 26, the sci-fi thriller ended on Apple TV+ service «Dark Matter» starring Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly. Its plot is based on the novel of the same name by the American writer Blake Crouch, who also acted as the main screenwriter and showrunner of the project. In the review below, we tell you […]
«Synthesis» Eliel Drake: post-apocalyptic cyberpunk from the Ukrainian author
Ukrainian fiction is alive and well and continues to grow. More and more new publishing houses and books are appearing, and one called «HERE» even specializes in young Ukrainian science fiction authors. For example, today we’re going to talk about the post-apocalyptic cyberpunk «Synthesis» by Eliel Drake (pseudonym). This is far from the…
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