The screen adaptation of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's classic work "The Village of Stepanchikovo and Its Inhabitants" presents a vivid confrontation between two colorful characters - the kind and naive Colonel Rostanev, played by Alexander Lazarev, and the petty, egotistical despot Foma Opiskin, brilliantly portrayed by Lev Durov. Foma Opiskin occupies the role of a peculiar spiritual benchmark and measure...

"Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" is not just a captivating anime series, but a dark warning about the destructive potential of technology on humanity. The plot vividly demonstrates how excessive reliance on cybernetic enhancements ("chrome") leads to the degradation of personality and loss of humanity. The main character, David, begins his journey with a single small adaptation, but gradually immerses himself...

The film "Samsara" tells the story of the life journey of a young, but spiritually advanced monk. At the very beginning, we are shown how this monk underwent a serious ordeal - he spent a lengthy period of time immersed in a state of deep meditative absorption, samadhi, while confined in a walled stone chamber. Reaching such a level of practice is something only a few people on Earth are capable of,...

Released in 1999, "Rage of Mages 2" was developed against the backdrop of a challenging period for the gaming industry. The global economic crisis of 1998 had dealt a serious blow to many game development studios, leading to the departure of numerous up-and-coming creators. Even major companies found themselves in a difficult position, which impacted the pace of new project releases. Nevertheless,...

When Morrowind was released in 2002, it was truly a breakthrough in the gaming industry. The game's open world was astounding in its scale, and the graphics were truly impressive for that time. The ability to interact with the world of Vvardenfell in various ways captivated players, offering unprecedented freedom of action. However, like any ambitious project, Morrowind had its flaws. The abundance...

The 2017 adaptation of "Ghost in the Shell" has been a target of criticism for many viewers and fans of the original anime. Common complaints include its deviation from the source material, unconvincing CGI, and the controversial casting of Scarlett Johansson as the lead. While these criticisms have merit, the film deserves recognition despite its flaws. Admittedly, the CGI can appear unrealistic...

"Ghost in the Shell" (1996) is a truly revolutionary anime that rightfully stands as one of the pioneers of the cyberpunk genre in animation. The film presents a future world where technological progress has not only failed to solve humanity's problems but has also created new, even more complex challenges. The visual aspect of the film is stunning in its intricacy and attention to detail. Each frame...