Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: May 4 at 6:16 pm Effective January 17, 2025 Number of publications: 456
Team Startefacts

Julia is a news writer at Startefacts, who has been with the team since the inception in 2022. 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
  • 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

The Adaptation Stephen King Hated the Most? Not The Shining – It's This 40%-Rated Bomb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
The Adaptation Stephen King Hated the Most? Not The Shining – It's This 40%-Rated Bomb
Although The Shining received a lot of criticism from King, in an interview discussing The Shining and Firestarter, the author spoke much more warmly of the former – here's what he hated about the latter.
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Only One Harry Potter Movie Grossed Over $1B, and It's the Worst Film of the Franchise
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Only One Harry Potter Movie Grossed Over $1B, and It's the Worst Film of the Franchise
When Deathly Hallows: Part II was released, many fans considered it the best installment – after the slow Part I, they were watching the epic finale. 14 years later, there's no chance the movie can be called the best one, and here's why.
You Call Yourself a Horror Fan? Tarantino's 15 Must-Watch Picks Say Otherwise
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
You Call Yourself a Horror Fan? Tarantino's 15 Must-Watch Picks Say Otherwise
Tobe Hooper classics, Brian De Palma's masterpiece, and other horror gems that have impressed Quentin Tarantino himself.
SyFy Had Many Failures, But These 5 TV Series Are Easily the Best Ones
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
SyFy Had Many Failures, But These 5 TV Series Are Easily the Best Ones
SyFy disappointed us with Killjoys and 12 Monkeys, but then healed those wounds with such masterpieces as Farscape and Eureka.
The Wheel of Time Can Still Revive Siuan Sanche: Fan Theory Explains How
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
The Wheel of Time Can Still Revive Siuan Sanche: Fan Theory Explains How
The third season of The Wheel of Time ended with the tragic and shocking death of Siuan Sanche, but that may not be the end of her story. Thanks to Balefire, she can be saved – here's how.
Who Are Thunderbolts & Why They Are Important in the MCU, Explained
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Who Are Thunderbolts & Why They Are Important in the MCU, Explained
Thunderbolts* is almost here, but who are these mysterious villains/heroes and what is their backstory? Here are all the details you need to know before watching the new Marvel movie.
Gillian Anderson's Forgotten Crime Drama With 8.1 on IMDb Is a Perfect You Replacement
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Gillian Anderson's Forgotten Crime Drama With 8.1 on IMDb Is a Perfect You Replacement
If you loved You for its psychological thrills, morally ambiguous characters, gripping storytelling, and a terrifyingly charming serial killer – The Fall is a perfect next pick.
This Title With 8.4 on IMDb Is the Best Sci-Fi Anime of 2025 Everyone's Sleeping On
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This Title With 8.4 on IMDb Is the Best Sci-Fi Anime of 2025 Everyone's Sleeping On
This season, among all sorts of shonen titles, you can stumble upon the anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth. There are no grandiose battles, no threat of universal proportions, but there is a gripping story that makes the viewer think.
5 Most Anticipated TV Series to Be Released in May & Where to Watch Them
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
5 Most Anticipated TV Series to Be Released in May & Where to Watch Them
Can't wait for the new season of Love, Death & Robots? Or are you looking forward to the new inventive sci-fi series from Apple TV+? Good news – they will all see the light of day in May.
Until Dawn Confusing Post-Credits Scene, Explained by Director: 'It's a Little Tricky'
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Until Dawn Confusing Post-Credits Scene, Explained by Director: 'It's a Little Tricky'
Until Dawn's post-credits scene confused many viewers – it showed a snowy house, the main setting of the game, which could mean that the movie is a prequel. Here's what the director had to say about it.