Elizaveta Astahova

Elizaveta Astahova

Was online: August 8 at 4:38 pm Effective: June 11, 2025 Last date of publication: August 8, 2025 5:22 pm Number of publications: 372
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Liza is a linguist and translator from a small Siberian town who joined the world of entertainment media straight out of university — and has been writing, editing, translating, and digging into the overlooked corners of cinema for nearly seven months now.

She’s endlessly curious about how meaning travels between languages — especially when it comes to idioms, culturally-loaded phrases, or memes.

Cinema, for Liza, isn’t just content — it’s communication, a visual language that says what words sometimes can’t. She writes with the passion of someone who grew up loving movies and now shares that love with fellow fans. Her soft spot is for carefully crafted films that treat art like a form of human connection.

A big fan of A24 — for giving space to brave, deeply talented voices — and of Wes Anderson, for his style, soundtracks, and characters that feel so close to the heart. Wes, the Moomins, and Mgzavrebi are the ultimate soul-healers.

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I’m Glad This New 'Harry Potter' Isn’t Just a Copy — But I Can’t Stop Thinking About a Different Perfect Cast
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Elizaveta Astahova
I’m Glad This New 'Harry Potter' Isn’t Just a Copy — But I Can’t Stop Thinking About a Different Perfect Cast
It’s different, exciting, and still open to debate.
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Gosling in 'Star Wars' Surprised Me — But Matt Smith as the Bad Guy? That’s the Move
Elizaveta Astahova
Elizaveta Astahova
Gosling in 'Star Wars' Surprised Me — But Matt Smith as the Bad Guy? That’s the Move
This casting twist might be what sells the whole film.
'Heat 2' and Its Prequel-Sequel Chaos — I’m Hoping DiCaprio Is the One to Rescue It
Elizaveta Astahova
Elizaveta Astahova
'Heat 2' and Its Prequel-Sequel Chaos — I’m Hoping DiCaprio Is the One to Rescue It
A $170M gamble, one script, and Leo’s maybe.
The 'Jay Kelly' Trailer Just Dropped — And People (Not Just Me) Are Feeling It
Elizaveta Astahova
Elizaveta Astahova
The 'Jay Kelly' Trailer Just Dropped — And People (Not Just Me) Are Feeling It
A quiet road movie with ego, regret — and Sandler.
Just Watched the 'Rental Family' Trailer — Fraser Might Break Us Again (In a Good Way)
Elizaveta Astahova
Elizaveta Astahova
Just Watched the 'Rental Family' Trailer — Fraser Might Break Us Again (In a Good Way)
An unexpected blend of heartache, humor, and Tokyo vibes.
'The Shawshank Redemption': My Take on the Film That Teaches Us More Than Just Escaping
Elizaveta Astahova
Elizaveta Astahova
'The Shawshank Redemption': My Take on the Film That Teaches Us More Than Just Escaping
From timeless lessons of hope to unforgettable characters.
Sydney Sweeney’s Best IMDb-Rated Films — And Whether They’re Worth It
Elizaveta Astahova
Elizaveta Astahova
Sydney Sweeney’s Best IMDb-Rated Films — And Whether They’re Worth It
From cult hits to viral dramas, here’s what stands out.
This Quiet Netflix Drama Beat 'Squid Game' — 144 Million Viewers and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
Elizaveta Astahova
Elizaveta Astahova
This Quiet Netflix Drama Beat 'Squid Game' — 144 Million Viewers and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
Some are calling it the best drama of the year — others, the most controversial.
150 Films, 4 Oscar Noms, and Now a Sarajevo Honor — But That’s Not Why I Admire Willem Dafoe
Elizaveta Astahova
Elizaveta Astahova
150 Films, 4 Oscar Noms, and Now a Sarajevo Honor — But That’s Not Why I Admire Willem Dafoe
He makes even the weirdest roles work.
After 15 Years Away, James L. Brooks Returns With a Political Drama — Is There Still Magic Left?
Elizaveta Astahova
Elizaveta Astahova
After 15 Years Away, James L. Brooks Returns With a Political Drama — Is There Still Magic Left?
Big cast, high hopes, and cautious awards-season timing.