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A group of teenagers on their last night together, replaying formative memories to a period playlist — from Beethoven & Dinosaur, the studio behind The Artful Escape. More an interactive experience than an actual game. The nostalgia lands even if you did not grow up in the USA — the vibe comes straight out of the teen movies we all watched, and the problems you have at that age are the same wherever you live. A solid 3, but very much an acquired taste: it will not click with everyone.

Verbinski is back after ten years, and it’s not a great comeback. A man from the future keeps replaying the same night in a diner to stop a rogue AI. I love time loop movies, and this loop works. Rockwell carries the whole film — you feel it when he is off screen. Then the ending goes into ugly CGI that looks AI-generated. Fun once, no more.

A classic haunted house story done really well — one old Irish hotel, a lot of folklore and atmosphere, and scares that land exactly when they should. Adam Scott plays a horror writer who came to scatter his parents’ ashes, and it’s the best work he has done on screen. McCarthy builds the whole film out of one location and still keeps it tense the whole time. Slow, quiet horror that actually has a brain — not for people who want jump scares every five minutes.

The director keeps things simple and just lets Spider-Man move — the fights and the swinging are the best action the MCU has done in years. Peter is finally a grown-up, and the whole story stays in New York, which fits him much better. Holland is really good here, Bernthal steals every scene, and Sadie Sink is just as strong. The one thing I didn’t like: MJ and Ned get maybe ten minutes in the whole film, so their part feels pointless. Not a masterpiece, but a great sequel.

Ryan Gosling carries this film with genuine charm and emotion. The story is clever, warm, and surprisingly funny — science fiction at its most human. One of those rare movies where you don’t want it to end.

A fantastic entry in the series. Playing as Grace Ashcroft is an absolute highlight — her storyline is fresh, tense, and well-crafted throughout. Leon’s abandoned city section was the one weak spot: pointless backtracking that felt directionless and out of place. But that’s a minor complaint — the game overall is one of the best Resident Evil titles in years.

Del Toro’s most visually stunning work yet. Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi bring real emotional weight to the iconic story. Dark, gorgeous, and deeply felt — exactly the kind of film only he could make.

Cameron delivers exactly what you came for — jaw-dropping visuals and world-building that no one else can match. The story takes a back seat, but when it looks this good, you forgive it instantly.

Another knockout from Cregger. The film keeps you completely off-balance — every time you think you know where it’s going, it pulls the rug out. Smart, creepy, and endlessly surprising. A must-watch for any horror fan.

Mickey 17 feels predictable at times, but Robert Pattinson’s performance gives it real weight and charisma. A few standout moments shine through the familiarity, leaving a genuinely strong impression despite the film’s uneven pacing.

If you only knew Rainn Wilson from The Office, prepare to be surprised — he’s genuinely great here, carrying the whole film. Funny, raw, and unexpectedly moving.

Made together with my son Arseniy. A calm one.

The film doesn’t always land, but the duos are the real show — Kolokolnikov and Kukushkin are magnetic together, and Schreiber & D’Onofrio as the Hasidic mob brothers Lipa and Shmully steal every scene they’re in. Watch it for them.

Hellblade II impresses with its visual detail and sound design, creating a powerful atmosphere and deep emotional impact. Despite criticism for repetitive combat and limited player agency, the game stands out for its strong narrative and cinematic quality, honestly and vividly portraying the inner world of the main character.

Second Death Stranding is an atmospheric and unusual game that really impressed me with its visuals — the graphics are excellent. Even if you don’t plan to play, you should definitely watch how Tommorow fights the mech-ghosts, how one of the characters dances in the oil, and how the main villain and the main hero have a guitar duel — it’s a spectacle worth seeing.

Another one made with Arseniy.

A captivating story with unexpected twists, stunning visual style, and dynamic turn-based combat in the spirit of Final Fantasy. The game creates a unique atmosphere where each battle is a true test of tactical thinking. If you enjoyed this game, you might want to try more classic turn-based RPGs like Battle Chasers: Nightwar or Sea of Stars.

Built around the Erica Synths Bassline DB-01.

It’s a animation series where the main character literally defeats everyone with a single punch, without any effort.

If you’re looking for an intense and clever thriller, you should definitely watch The Heretic! Hugh Grant plays a surprising and chilling role as a charming maniac, and the movie keeps you hooked with its smart dialogues and tense atmosphere. It’s a must-watch if you enjoy stories about faith, inner struggles, and psychological games.

Beautifully animated and heartwarming origin story of Santa Claus, perfect for the holiday season. Its touching message about kindness and stunning visuals make it an ideal film to enjoy with the whole family.

The action scenes👍 are amazing and really well done, but the story💩 is pretty bad. It feels more like a series now, and I watched it just to say I did. Plus, Hayley Atwell was completely miscast for that role.

The movie has an interesting idea and good execution, but there are no clear answers at the end. I liked the film, though it’s a bit slow, and the ending feels a bit weak.

The movie creates a dark, noir atmosphere with a city full of rain, corruption, and hopelessness. Gotham feels alive, pulling you into its heavy and haunting world.

Monte-Cristo changes a lot from the original book. It keeps the main idea of revenge, but loses some of the deeper meaning. Edmond is shown as almost a bad guy, driven only by anger and with no empathy, very different from the complex character in Dumas’ novel. Important parts of the story, like the ones with Valentine and Maximilian, are left out. This makes Edmond’s journey more about cold, hard revenge than about justice. If you haven’t read the book, you might enjoy the movie, but fans of the original story might find the changes too big.

Nothing special—a simple, predictable movie that feels like just one episode of a TV show. But even so, the charm and connection between the characters still show, which fans of Pitt and Clooney might enjoy.

The fan service is turned on to the maximum! It has everything — brightness, sharp irony, and uncompromising energy that grabs you from the first minute and holds you till the end. Deadpool and Wolverine have excellent chemistry and complement each other perfectly. The film is full of subtle references and jabs for those familiar with the Marvel universe. I’d recommend this movie to everyone — the critics shit themselves as always, but the film stands tall, and the audience proves it.

A solid, action-packed movie that turns into “trash” towards the end, but that only adds to its wild energy. A great film for a one-time watch.

This game impressed me with its atmosphere and captivating lore. These elements truly stand out, creating a unique and immersive experience. However, the shooting mechanics felt average, and the repetitive level design with constant backtracking became frustrating. The ending of the main game was also a letdown—open-ended conclusions just feel unsatisfying. On the bright side, the DLCs that came out later, especially Lake House, were excellent.

This game series has been with me since childhood. The first part made a huge impression on me, but the second one was truly a masterpiece. Unfortunately, the third part was disappointing, but with the release of the fourth, I found my perfect match again. Its style and dark atmosphere fully capture the essence of the second game. I’m especially thrilled with the return to Kurast, in the new expansion — the city of eternal rain. It’s a return to the series’ roots, and I couldn’t ask for more!

Is a fun, action-packed movie where a stuntman gets into real trouble. It’s entertaining, but definitely a one-time watch.

A weekly stream of news, opinions and forecasts about popular culture — what to watch, what to play, and what just happened in the industry. Hosted by Ivan Talachev and Vadim Elistratov, former editor-in-chief of DTF and Kinopoisk, running since 2022. Episodes go two and a half to four hours, and the jokes carry as much of it as the news does.

Andrey Breslav, ex-JetBrains and now running his own startup, and Alexander Lozhechkin, ex-Microsoft and ex-Amazon, now a CIO — arguing, agreeing and thinking out loud about growing people, leading teams and technology in general. No guests and no format to speak of: two people with long careers behind them talking things through, which is the whole appeal.

Delivers with two Spideys—why settle for one? Smooth tag-team action, plus playing as Venom? Perfection! Fast, fun, and the web-slinging is better than ever. It’s a blockbuster! If you have a PS, just try it—it’s really good.

I really like this type of movie—slow, drawn-out, and monotonous. The soundtrack by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross is an extra pleasure.

A full cover played on the Syntakt, kept as close to the original as I could get it.

A weekly show about IT where every episode picks one subject and goes all the way down into it with an invited guest — architecture, engineering culture, team leadership, war stories from production. Run by a crew of practising engineers and managers, among them Stas Tsyganov, the author of VIPER. Close to 500 episodes deep, so there is an archive to dig through.

Medical discoveries that changed the world: how doctors learned to treat what used to be a death sentence, dared to try operations nobody had tried, and stumbled onto drugs we now take for granted — several of them by pure accident. Every episode is one story told properly, and the running theme is how recently most of this arrived. Another one from the Libo/Libo studio, seven seasons in.

Impresses with its stunning visuals, expansive open world, and refined combat mechanics, solidifying Guerrilla Games’ mastery of the action-RPG genre. The game builds on its predecessor with deeper storytelling and richer character development, though some side quests can feel less engaging. Despite minor flaws, it delivers an immersive experience that is both ambitious and rewarding.

Capcom’s ground-up remake of the 1998 original, rebuilding Raccoon City in the RE Engine and moving the camera over the shoulder. Probably one of the best remakes made during the whole return-to-the-classics wave. Very cool.

Run and gun from Studio MDHR, animated cel by cel in the style of 1930s cartoons, with watercolour backgrounds and a live jazz score. A seriously hard challenge — and the art style is absolutely stunning.

Capcom’s reboot of the series into first person, trapping you in the Baker family’s rotting estate in rural Louisiana. I think this is my favourite Resident Evil — I even played it through twice. The atmosphere and the setting are what got me.

Naughty Dog’s send-off for Nathan Drake, chasing a pirate fortune from Scotland to Madagascar to the lost colony of Libertalia. The best adventure the games industry has ever created. Naughty Dog were simply at their peak at that moment.

Rocksteady’s close to the Arkham trilogy — one long night in a Gotham evacuated by Scarecrow, with the Batmobile finally in your hands. The best Batman there has been, full stop.

CD Projekt Red’s open-world RPG — Geralt of Rivia’s final contract, plus the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. It took me two years to get through it. The expansions I liked a lot — but I am not getting myself into this a second time.