Fantastic movies that showed us «the future» 2025
Throughout the history of science fiction cinema, people have looked at the screen with the hope of learning what the world will look like in 10, 20, 50, or 100 years. Some of these forecasts turned out to be surprisingly accurate, while others, unfortunately or fortunately, remained just examples of a bold flight of fancy. […]
Stellar Blade review for PC— fetish, frames and fatalism
When the Earth has long been scrapped and AAA games are still trying to understand what the player wants, Stellar Blade just takes and gives — style, dynamics and Eve. It’s an eclectic mix of NieR: Automata, Sekiro, and an art book with the hottest Pinterest pins, mixed with pathos, parries, and fetish. But the […]
Underrated sci-fi movies of the 80s that are worth rediscovering
Cinema of the 1980s was a fruitful time for science fiction and gave us many undisputed classics that will always be remembered changed the face of the genre. But while Darth Vader was telling Luke that he was his father, the T-800 Terminator was hunting Sarah Connor, and Marty McFly was mastering the controls of […]
Movie review «Slingshot»
On June 5, the science fiction psychological thriller «Slingshot» starring Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne and Tomer Capon was released in cinemas. What to expect from the next space journey — read in the review below. «Slingshot» Genre a science fiction psychological thriller Director Mikael Hofström Starring Casey Affleck, Laurence…
The first trailer of the series «Alien: Earth» showed five alien species with a hint of Predator
FX has released the full trailer for «Alien: Earth» — the first series in the Alien universe from «Fargo» creator Noah Hawley and produced by Ridley Scott.
Ridley Scott says he’s done with «Alien»: «Franchise stalled after fourth movie»
«Alien» has become one of the most famous sci-fi horror franchises in film history, but director Ridley Scott, who kicked it off in 1979, has now announced that he has officially ended his work on the project.
From «RoboCop» to «Murderbot»: the history of human-cyborg relations in science fiction movies
The possible merger of humans and machines has been a fascination for science fiction writers since the mid-20th century. With the proliferation of computers and the development of artificial intelligence, it has become one of the most likely scenarios for the evolution of humanity. At the same time, the history of the relationship between humans…
«Fractal Noise» Christopher Paolini: science fiction that hurts. Review by ITC.ua
When I opened the new book by Christopher Paolini, author of the already iconic «Eragon» series, I was expecting a great story full of adventure and drama. But «Fractal Noise» turns everything upside down, forcing the reader to go deeper into themselves. The novel became a prequel in the writer’s new series, called «Fractalverse»,…
Sci-fi movies and TV series that accurately predicted the future
Throughout its history, science fiction has been trying to reveal to humanity the shape of the future. Some people are skeptical about such predictions, but there have been many examples of writers and directors’ imaginations becoming the reality of tomorrow. We have collected for you sci-fi movies and TV series that have accurately predicted…
Yaroslav Linder’s «Iska»: when reality is only a simulation. Review by ITC.ua
There are books that start with a bang and then simply fade away. And then there are those that gradually unfold a wide canvas of the author’s intentions, a deep idea, and unexpected plot decisions. «Iska» by Yaroslav Linder from the publishing house «NK-Bohdan is one of them. If you’re looking for contemporary Ukrainian fiction…
Sci-fi series «Murderbot» with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is released on Apple TV+
Starting today on Apple TV+ available to watch the first two episodes of the series «Murderbot» — adaptation of the series of science fiction books by Martha Wells «The Murderbot Diaries».
The series «Murderbot» started with 96% on Rotten Tomatoes — a new competitor for «Bunker» and «The Breakup»
Apple’s new sci-fi series «Murderbot» has received first ratings of — almost perfect, given the Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Underrated sci-fi movies of the 90s that fans of the genre should watch
On the threshold of the third millennium, millions of people tried to look into the future with hope and fear. Cinema responded to this public demand with a real downpour of fantastic films. And if we discuss some of them: «The Matrix», «Terminator 2», «Independence Day» or «Men in Black» — are mentioned in almost […]
The teaser for the third season of «Foundation» — Sci-Fi series based on the novels by Isaac Asimov has been released (premiere in July)
Apple TV+ has released a teaser and images of the third season of «Foundation» — a sci-fi series based on the book series of the same name by Isaac Asimov.
7 sci-fi movies that reinvented the genre
From Georges Méliès’ groundbreaking short film «A Trip to the Moon to Denis Villeneuve’s epic «Dune, there are many films that can be called outstanding examples of science fiction. But only a few of them have permanently entered mass culture and reinvented the science fiction genre. Frankenstein Year of publication: 1931 Director:…
Review of the series «The Eternaut»
Today, we are reviewing an interesting and unusual cinematic piece — the Argentine-made sci-fi series «The Eternaut», which was released on Netflix on April 30 and is also an adaptation of the Argentine comic book of the same name, set in the 1950s. The author Héctor Germán Oesterheld and illustrator Francisco Solano Lopez worked on…
Debut trailer for «The Life of Chuck» with Tom Hiddleston — Sci-Fi drama based on the novel by Stephen King
After a short teaser Neon has released a full trailer for «The Life of Chuck» —, a sci-fi drama in which Tom Hiddleston lives his life backwards.
«Mickey 17», «Moon» and other fantastic movies about clones
The release of the sci-fi satire «Miki 17» by the director of the cult «Parasite», Bong Joon Ho, has once again drawn the audience’s attention to the topic of cloning and the range of ethical and philosophical issues that this controversial concept poses to humanity. Can clones be considered individuals and full-fledged citizens? Is it…
The first trailer «Murderbot» — of Apple’s new Sci-Fi series based on the novels by Martha Wells
Apple TV+ expands sci-fi series collection with a movie adaptation «The Murderbot Diaries» Martha Wells — and we can already watch the first trailer.
Retrofuturism in movies and TV series: «Fallout», «Blade Runner» and others
Our ideas about the future are becoming outdated all the time. That’s why some of the bold inventions and scientific predictions from the past today only evoke a nostalgic smile. However, this did not prevent them from getting a second life on movie and TV screens. So here is a selection of films and TV […]
Atomfall review. British S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Fallout New England, or something more?
If you read the headline, you might think that Atomfall still hasn’t decided what it wants to be. An identity crisis? In fact, it’s just an echo of the comments from players who were looking forward to the March 27 release. We put aside our preconceptions, moved deep into the exclusion zone in Windscale, and […]
«Stakhanov Movement» Roman Budanov: a detective fiction horror about Donbas. ITC.ua review
In our book reviews, there is a significant increase in the number of works by Ukrainian authors, and I really like it. Especially when I get my hands on a new cinematic sci-fi detective horror novel «Stakhanov Movement» by Roman Budanov, a current military man and former screenwriter. It is also a socio-cultural book about […]
Movie review «The Electric State»
On March 14, Netflix premiered the sci-fi adventure mega blockbuster «The Electric State», based on the 2018 graphic novel of the same name by Simon Stalenhag. With the Russo brothers, who worked on the super spectacular «The Avengers», in the director’s chair, and the film’s budget reaching an impressive $320 million, the project…
«Mickey 17» earned $53 million in its first weekend, but the $118 million budget poses problems
The dystopian sci-fi comedy «Mickey 17» earned $53.3 million worldwide in its first weekend, but its total box office should reach $275-300 million given its $118 million budget (+ $80 million for marketing) to break even.
Movie review «Mickey 17»
On March 6, the sci-fi black comedy «Mickey 17» by director Pong Joon-ho, whose previous project was the Oscar-winning «Parasites» (2019), was released in cinemas. The plot of the film is based on the novel «Mickey 7» by Edward Ashton, which was published in 2022. In the review below, we will tell you what the […]
«Daughter of the Deep» Rick Riordan: a new look at Jules Verne’s classic. ITC.ua review
American writer Rick Riordan is best known for his series of fantasy novels about the teenage demigod Percy Jackson. The author also has various series of books about teenagers and gods from other mythologies. But until recently, I did not know that he has a single novel outside the «Daughter of the Deep» series, dedicated […]
Movie review «Companion»
On January 30, Ukrainian cinemas started showing the psychological thriller with horror and even comedy elements «Companion», starring «Boys» Jack Quaid, as well as Lucas Gage and Sophie Thatcher, who we recently saw in «Smile 2» and «Heretic» accordingly. If you haven’t watched any trailers for the movie and don’t know what the…
Denis Villeneuve has confirmed work on a sci-fi movie, and it’s not «Dune»
The director of the «Dune» trilogy is considering an ambitious sci-fi project, the script for which has already been written by Eric Roth. Denis Villeneuve has long wanted to make this adaptation.
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. […]
«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 […]
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 […]
«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…
«Sea of Tranquility» Emily St. John Mandel: a fascinating chronofiction that you must read. ITC.ua review
There are a lot of novels about time travel, but somehow it happened that ITC.ua reviews almost never mentioned them. Only the recent «Recursion» Blake Crouch. So it’s time to make amends, especially since today we’re going to talk about «Sea of Tranquility» by Emily St. John Mandel from Vivat — one of the best […]
«Recursion» Blake Crouch: When Memory Changes the World. Review by ITC.ua
We have already told you about two science fiction novels by the famous American writer Blake Crouch «Dark Matter» and «Upgrade». And now let’s talk about the book that the author wrote right in between — this «Recursion» from the publishing house «RM». Once again, the reader is presented with Crouch’s signature fantasy and…
Movie review «Time Cut»
On October 30, Netflix released the fantastic teen slasher «Time Cut», which picks up the trend of recent years of adding some familiar trope from other genres to horror stories about masked maniacs. In this case, for example, it’s time travel. In the review below, we will tell you how a modern teenager would feel […]
«The Puppet Masters» Robert Heinlein: a cult novel about aliens. ITC.ua review
The trend for body mountains turned out to be far from modern, as people wrote similar stories in the middle of the last century. For example, in his 1951 novel «The Puppet Masters», the prominent American writer Robert Heinlein created an Earth where slug aliens from Titan landed. They took over the human body by […]
Review of the cartoon «The Wild Robot»
On October 17, cinemas began showing the sci-fi adventure animation «The Wild Robot», which is based on the 2016 children’s book of the same name by American writer and illustrator Peter Brown. In the review below, we will tell you why this bright and exciting film from DreamWorks is a great reason to have a […]
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 […]
«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…
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 […]
«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…
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 […]
«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…
«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 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…
Review of the cartoon «Mars Express»
On June 20, cinemas started showing the animated sci-fi detective story «Mars Express», which was nominated for the «César» award in the «Best Animated Film» category. In the review below, we analyze what makes this film by French animation director Jérémie Périn notable and what outstanding works that have become an integral part of…
«Agent to the Stars» John Scalzi: a book about first contact with aliens and love of cinema
We recently wrote about the cycle of «War of the old man» by the American writer John Scalzi. He has won three «Locus» awards, three «Hugo» awards, the John Campbell Award, and many other awards for his work, but today we will talk about Scalzi’s first novel, «Agent to the Stars». At the beginning of his […]
Movie review «Atlas»
On May 24, the Netflix streaming platform presented another new movie for the weekend called «Atlas». This sci-fi action movie starring Jennifer Lopez has already begun to collect devastating reviews in various media. In the review below, we will analyze why this has never happened before, and now it has happened again, but we will […]
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