Elizaveta Astahova

Elizaveta Astahova

Was online: August 29 at 12:31 pm Effective: June 11, 2025 Last date of publication: August 29, 2025 1:15 pm Number of publications: 518
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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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Daniel Day-Lewis’ 'Anemone' Trailer Lands at Last — Can Any Other Actor Make Silence Feel This Loud?
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Elizaveta Astahova
Daniel Day-Lewis’ 'Anemone' Trailer Lands at Last — Can Any Other Actor Make Silence Feel This Loud?
A haunting return that reminds us why cinema missed him.
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Elizaveta Astahova
Edward Berger Sends Brad Pitt Across Europe in A24’s Next — A 25-Year Adaptation Journey Impossible to Ignore
An epic tale finally finds its star and director.
When A24 Walks Away: Why Bleecker Street Said Yes to 'Victorian Psycho'
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Elizaveta Astahova
When A24 Walks Away: Why Bleecker Street Said Yes to 'Victorian Psycho'
A gothic thriller survives rejection to find a new champion.
Nicolas Cage Eyes 'True Detective' S5: What to Wait For — Brilliance or Bust?
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Elizaveta Astahova
Nicolas Cage Eyes 'True Detective' S5: What to Wait For — Brilliance or Bust?
This casting choice might revive or ruin the franchise.
Forgotten in Theaters, Hunted Online: My 5 Hidden Gems of the 2000s
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Elizaveta Astahova
Forgotten in Theaters, Hunted Online: My 5 Hidden Gems of the 2000s
They slipped past mainstream audiences but became cult favorites over time.
From Mushroom Cloud to Magic Tree: The Hidden Symbolism of 'Totoro' I Came Across
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Elizaveta Astahova
From Mushroom Cloud to Magic Tree: The Hidden Symbolism of 'Totoro' I Came Across
A scene that turns devastation into harmony and hope.
Why Hugh Jackman Makes 'The Greatest Showman' Unmissable — Plus Release and Streaming Guide
Elizaveta Astahova
Elizaveta Astahova
Why Hugh Jackman Makes 'The Greatest Showman' Unmissable — Plus Release and Streaming Guide
A musical celebration of dreams, spectacle, and unforgettable performances.
Gollum’s Eyes Reveal More Than You Think — Peter Jackson’s Hidden Trick in 'Lord of the Rings'
Elizaveta Astahova
Elizaveta Astahova
Gollum’s Eyes Reveal More Than You Think — Peter Jackson’s Hidden Trick in 'Lord of the Rings'
It turns out the secret to understanding Gollum isn’t just in his voice.
Where to Watch 'One Fine Morning' — Léa Seydoux’s Stunning Role With 93% on RT
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Elizaveta Astahova
Where to Watch 'One Fine Morning' — Léa Seydoux’s Stunning Role With 93% on RT
A tender drama balancing love, loss, and unforgettable performances.
Guillermo del Toro’s 'Frankenstein' Brings Netflix Back to Cinemas — At Least for Three Weeks
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Elizaveta Astahova
Guillermo del Toro’s 'Frankenstein' Brings Netflix Back to Cinemas — At Least for Three Weeks
A $120M monster tale makes its big-screen debut.