Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: July 4 at 1:16 pm Last date of publication: July 4, 2026 2:00 pm Number of publications: 2294
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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 2024 Flick From 'Jennifer's Body' Writer Is the Most Charming Horror of Recent Years
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This 2024 Flick From 'Jennifer's Body' Writer Is the Most Charming Horror of Recent Years
The film is reminiscent of a mix of John Hughes comedies and Tim Burton's gothic love stories, complete with dark humor and bloody massacres.
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Before 'Hokum', Damian McCarthy Made This 96%-Rated Hidden Horror Gem You Must See
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Before 'Hokum', Damian McCarthy Made This 96%-Rated Hidden Horror Gem You Must See
If you're ready for a slow-paced yet oppressive horror film that will give you goosebumps, this is the flick for you.
This 94%-Rated Flick Shot in One Take Is One of the Wildest Horror Movies You'll Ever See
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This 94%-Rated Flick Shot in One Take Is One of the Wildest Horror Movies You'll Ever See
The director uses the single take technique to create a completely immersive experience where viewers find themselves trapped in hell alongside the characters.
'The Notebook' & 7 Other Melodramas Based on Nicholas Sparks Novels, Ranked by IMDb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'The Notebook' & 7 Other Melodramas Based on Nicholas Sparks Novels, Ranked by IMDb
These movies have everything to break your heart once again.
This 94%-Rated Movie From the Director of 'Oldboy' Is a Hypnotic Tale of Obsession & Love
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This 94%-Rated Movie From the Director of 'Oldboy' Is a Hypnotic Tale of Obsession & Love
It tells the story of how professional duty clashes with personal feelings and how attraction to the "wrong" person can destroy everything.
This 2019 Movie With 'Game of Thrones' Star Is One of the Most Underrated Mystery Thrillers
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This 2019 Movie With 'Game of Thrones' Star Is One of the Most Underrated Mystery Thrillers
It's a provocative and terrifyingly realistic thriller about a therapist who becomes entangled in a dangerous game with a charismatic psychopathic patient.
This Brian De Palma Mystery Thriller Is the Most Hitchcockian Movie Not Made by Hitchcock
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This Brian De Palma Mystery Thriller Is the Most Hitchcockian Movie Not Made by Hitchcock
This is an erotic thriller in which voyeurism becomes a catalyst for anxiety.
'The English Patient' & 7 Other Love-During-War Movies, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'The English Patient' & 7 Other Love-During-War Movies, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes
There are tragic melodramas that make you cry out loud and stories about hope that help survive, even in hell.
Alicia Vikander's Best Movie Is Still This 92%-Rated Sci-Fi Gem From Alex Garland
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Alicia Vikander's Best Movie Is Still This 92%-Rated Sci-Fi Gem From Alex Garland
The film raises essential ethical questions about androids and cyborgs and establishes Garland as one of the most renowned directors of our time.
This 98%-Rated Drama With 6 Oscar Nods Is Still One of the Most Heartfelt Immigrant Stories Ever Told
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This 98%-Rated Drama With 6 Oscar Nods Is Still One of the Most Heartfelt Immigrant Stories Ever Told
It's a must-see for anyone who appreciates high-quality indie cinema that thoughtfully explores family and finding one's place in the world.