Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: March 11 at 1:16 pm Last date of publication: March 11, 2026 2:00 pm Number of publications: 1762
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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)

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This Brutal Thriller Scarred a 7-Year-Old Quentin Tarantino So Badly He Never Went Camping Again
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This Brutal Thriller Scarred a 7-Year-Old Quentin Tarantino So Badly He Never Went Camping Again
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'Drive' Owes Everything to This 93%-Rated Forgotten Neo-Noir Thriller You Need to See
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'Drive' Owes Everything to This 93%-Rated Forgotten Neo-Noir Thriller You Need to See
Here, past and present intertwine, memories intrude into reality, and the viewer is never entirely sure what's really happening.
Not Only 'Hoppers': 5 Most Anticipated Animated Movies to Be Released in 2026
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Not Only 'Hoppers': 5 Most Anticipated Animated Movies to Be Released in 2026
From sequels to iconic franchises to original projects inspired by the mythology of different countries.
Everyone Called This 95%-Rated Indie Film a Masterpiece – I Call It Two Hours of My Life I'll Never Get Back
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Everyone Called This 95%-Rated Indie Film a Masterpiece – I Call It Two Hours of My Life I'll Never Get Back
I sat through this indie darling and walked away feeling absolutely nothing.
If You Love 'Hoppers', You Need to Discover the Charming Series Its Director Made a Decade Ago
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
If You Love 'Hoppers', You Need to Discover the Charming Series Its Director Made a Decade Ago
The issues of loneliness, friendship, and self-discovery are timeless, so this series never gets old.
This 97%-Rated Children's Fantasy Is the Reason Alfonso Cuarón Got the Call for 'Harry Potter'
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This 97%-Rated Children's Fantasy Is the Reason Alfonso Cuarón Got the Call for 'Harry Potter'
Before Harry Potter, Alfonso Cuarón perfected magic in this fantasy drama.
This 100%-Rated Drama Speaks About Things Other Shows Are Afraid Of – Yet Almost No One Saw It
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This 100%-Rated Drama Speaks About Things Other Shows Are Afraid Of – Yet Almost No One Saw It
If you are in a dark place, this sincere series definitely deserves a watch.
If 'The Fall' Left You Spellbound, Here Are 5 More Dreamlike Cinematic Journeys
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
If 'The Fall' Left You Spellbound, Here Are 5 More Dreamlike Cinematic Journeys
These movies don't obey the laws of physics, however, they perfectly capture the logic of dreams.
MGM+ New Show With 93% on RT Is a Heartfelt Ode to Theatre in the Spirit of 'Ted Lasso'
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
MGM+ New Show With 93% on RT Is a Heartfelt Ode to Theatre in the Spirit of 'Ted Lasso'
This series demonstrates that strength lies in solidarity and love for art, not in the desire to stand out.
Pixar Bounces Back From 'Elio's Failure With a Brand New Hit That Nailed 94% on Rotten Tomatoes
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Pixar Bounces Back From 'Elio's Failure With a Brand New Hit That Nailed 94% on Rotten Tomatoes
Finally, it's not a sequel or prequel, but rather a completely original story that truly delivers.