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BOOK JACK
THE BOOKS and MOVIES I LOVE AND RECOMMEND


«The Water Knife» , Paolo Bacigalupi
How do you imagine a catastrophe caused by a shortage of resources? I am sure that most of us would first think of a collapse caused by the depletion of oil reserves. Our imagination would helpfully paint a picture of cities plunged into darkness, cars stuck in traffic, and ships stuck at the docks. Scary? Perhaps, yes. But in such a scenario, there is always hope that human genius will create something new, some alternative source of energy, and humanity will look back on it
Nikolai Rudenko
24 часа назад3 мин. чтения


The Housemaid, 2025
I did something bad: a review of the film “The Housemaid” starring Sidney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried An erotic detective story that will help you relax on vacation, but nothing more. Director Paul Feig, who has spent many years wandering between romantic comedies (A Christmas Story), cartoonish action films (Jackpot), and thrillers with elements of black humor (A Simple Request), this time tries to surpass himself and give the viewer three in one—a love story, a detective st
Nikolai Rudenko
7 дней назад4 мин. чтения


Nuremberg, 2025
Review of the film “Nuremberg” — a history lesson with Russell Crowe and Rami Malek An academic drama about the most important trial of the 20th century. On May 7, 1945, Reich Marshal Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe) and his family surrender to American soldiers. Hitler had already committed suicide, so the Allies had captured Nazi Germany's top political and military leader. US Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson (Michael Shannon) tries to convince all members of the anti-Hit
Nikolai Rudenko
27 янв.4 мин. чтения


Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, season 1
Review of the mini-series "Agatha Christie's Seven Dials": Why is Netflix's new detective series disappointing? An English aristocrat investigates a murder at a country estate. 1925. Eileen Brent (Mia McKenna-Bruce) lives with her mother Lady Caterham (Helena Bonham Carter) in a country house near London. Despite the luxurious interiors, the family has money problems. The relatives are forced to rent out the house for a party hosted by Sir Oswald Cuth. The estate is filled wi
Nikolai Rudenko
26 янв.3 мин. чтения


Return to Silent Hill, 2026
Review of the horror film “Return to Silent Hill” — the biggest disappointment for gamers in 2026 Christophe Gans returned after 20 years and shot the same thing again. Return to Silent Hill, the new film by Christophe Gans, is coming to theaters, bringing the cult classic Silent Hill 2 to the big screen. Twenty years ago, the director already built the architecture of the foggy town in Silent Hill, and many people liked the film adaptation, so the new film inspired timid hop
Nikolai Rudenko
25 янв.5 мин. чтения
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