Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: April 3 at 12:16 pm Last date of publication: April 3, 2026 1:00 pm Number of publications: 1873
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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

This 25-Year-Old Provocation Is Still One of the Most Uncomfortable Films You'll Ever See
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This 25-Year-Old Provocation Is Still One of the Most Uncomfortable Films You'll Ever See
The movie is unforgettable, but we wouldn't recommend it for a light evening viewing.
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Is 'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 Worth Watching? Spoiler, It's Even Better Than Season 1
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Is 'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 Worth Watching? Spoiler, It's Even Better Than Season 1
This chapter is darker, more uncompromising, and more politically charged than anything Marvel has released in recent years.
Christoph Waltz Says He Saw This 97%-Rated "Unique" Surreal Drama "20, 30 Times"
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Christoph Waltz Says He Saw This 97%-Rated "Unique" Surreal Drama "20, 30 Times"
This film is about the crisis of cinema, the torments of an artist who has lost his inspiration, and how life's worries hinder creators.
8 Best Netflix Horror TV Series to Binge After 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen'
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
8 Best Netflix Horror TV Series to Binge After 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen'
Mysticism, psychological thrillers, supernatural forces, and stories about ordinary people encountering the unexplained.
This 100%-Rated Show Starring J. K. Simmons Is the Most Underrated TV Sci-Fi Masterpiece
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This 100%-Rated Show Starring J. K. Simmons Is the Most Underrated TV Sci-Fi Masterpiece
If you missed this series when it aired, now is the time to catch up.
'Hannah Montana' Special Isn't What We Expected It to Be – And It's a Good Thing
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'Hannah Montana' Special Isn't What We Expected It to Be – And It's a Good Thing
The result is something quieter, more personal, and a little more understated than expected.
'Past Lives' & 4 Other Devastating Melodramas to Cry Your Eyes Out To, Ranked by IMDb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'Past Lives' & 4 Other Devastating Melodramas to Cry Your Eyes Out To, Ranked by IMDb
Buy an extra pack of tissues before watching these.
'Jujutsu Kaisen' Season 3 Is Over – Now Stream This 91%-Fresh Shonen That Finished Season 2 With a Bang
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'Jujutsu Kaisen' Season 3 Is Over – Now Stream This 91%-Fresh Shonen That Finished Season 2 With a Bang
This anime keeps you on the edge of your seat every minute and is unafraid to kill off characters who usually survive in other titles.
'The Lord of the Rings: Shadows of the Past': What Will the Movie From Stephen Colbert Be About?
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'The Lord of the Rings: Shadows of the Past': What Will the Movie From Stephen Colbert Be About?
Peter Jackson and Stephen Colbert are returning to Middle-earth to expand the universe with a new story.
Shot for Just $60,000, This Hypnotic Thriller Remains One of Cinema's Greatest First Films
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Shot for Just $60,000, This Hypnotic Thriller Remains One of Cinema's Greatest First Films
Thanks to its uncompromising visual aesthetic, paranoid atmosphere, and boldness, the movie became a cult classic that would have rivaled dozens of blockbusters.