Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: May 4 at 1:16 pm Last date of publication: May 4, 2026 2:00 pm Number of publications: 2009
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Julia – freelance writer.

She is a huge fan of everything Damien Chazelle does. And Robert Eggers. And Luca Guadagnino. Well, it’s hard to pick one. Her main areas of interest are offbeat horror, large-scale TV dramas, and 2000s rom-coms. She loves well-thought-out characters who might make you throw the remote at the TV but won't raise any questions about their motivation – yes, Livia Soprano, we're talking about you. Julia's main activity while watching a movie or TV show is crying: at the magnificence of the moment when Théoden screams "Death!", at the opening song in La La Land, at the grand finale of Dark, and at Rust Cohle's monologues in True Detective.

Experience

  • Over 3 years in entertainment news as a contributing writer
  • Organized the premiere and Q&A with the director of the film The Anger (2021) in Saint Petersburg

Expertise & favorite media

  • New releases
  • Celebrity news
  • Anime (Chainsaw Man, Berserk, Attack on Titan)
  • Movies by Robert Eggers, Damien Chazelle, and Luca Guadagnino

Education

Bachelors' degree in Asian and African Studies, History of China (Saint Petersburg State University)

Latest News by Julia Talakh

Critics Hated 'Michael' but Audiences Are Packing Theaters: Who's Actually Right About the New Biopic?
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Critics Hated 'Michael' but Audiences Are Packing Theaters: Who's Actually Right About the New Biopic?
Honestly, both sides kind of make sense.
Crush of the day
Tom Hardy - Crush of the day
Tom Hardy From: MobLand

He always has our full attention.

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Netflix #1 Movie Is a Survival Flick Starring Charlize Theron That Doesn't Deserve Your Time
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Netflix #1 Movie Is a Survival Flick Starring Charlize Theron That Doesn't Deserve Your Time
It's an action thriller with little suspense and an underwhelming climax.
'Beef' Season 1 Was a Sharp Little Knife, but Season 2 Is a Blunt Tool Wrapped in Star Power
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'Beef' Season 1 Was a Sharp Little Knife, but Season 2 Is a Blunt Tool Wrapped in Star Power
Don't expect the second chapter to be as good as Season 1.
This Long-Awaited Monster Revival Digs Its Own Grave With a Pathetic 47% on RT
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This Long-Awaited Monster Revival Digs Its Own Grave With a Pathetic 47% on RT
Is it an ancient curse or just bad luck?
Netflix's 'Stranger Things' Spinoff Is One of the Biggest Disappointments of This Spring With 54% on RT
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Netflix's 'Stranger Things' Spinoff Is One of the Biggest Disappointments of This Spring With 54% on RT
It could have been a great video game, but unfortunately, as a show, it's a failure.
Miss 'Stranger Things'? Watch This Sci-Fi Thriller Clearly Made for Fans of '80s Cinema
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Miss 'Stranger Things'? Watch This Sci-Fi Thriller Clearly Made for Fans of '80s Cinema
It reminds us that the most ordinary people can experience the most inexplicable things, and only love can save what seems lost forever.
'Fast Forever': Release Date, Plot & Everything We Know About the Final Movie in the Franchise
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'Fast Forever': Release Date, Plot & Everything We Know About the Final Movie in the Franchise
The last trip of Dominic Toretto and his family is already in active development.
This 95%-Rated Drama Is One of the Most Piercing Movies About War You Won't Be Able to Watch Twice
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This 95%-Rated Drama Is One of the Most Piercing Movies About War You Won't Be Able to Watch Twice
The director doesn't give viewers a second's rest – this film must be watched through pain and tears.
'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' & 7 Other Sci-Fi Movies to Watch if You Liked 'Project Hail Mary'
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' & 7 Other Sci-Fi Movies to Watch if You Liked 'Project Hail Mary'
There is loneliness in space, the wonder of first contact, and the power of friendship to overcome any boundary.
Sci-Fi Genre's Biggest Hidden Gem Is This Drama Inspired by '2001: A Space Odyssey'
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Sci-Fi Genre's Biggest Hidden Gem Is This Drama Inspired by '2001: A Space Odyssey'
We bet you haven't seen this one.