Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: November 7 at 5:16 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: November 7, 2025 6:00 pm Number of publications: 1192
Team Startefacts

Julia is a 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

Michael Jackson’s Nephew Is Playing Him in the Upcoming Biopic — and the Resemblance Is Uncanny
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Michael Jackson’s Nephew Is Playing Him in the Upcoming Biopic — and the Resemblance Is Uncanny
Antoine Fuqua’s movie has been in development hell since 2019 and is now projected to finally arrive to theatres in 2026.
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Meghan Markle Is Officially Returning to Hollywood — But Not the Way You Think
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Meghan Markle Is Officially Returning to Hollywood — But Not the Way You Think
Suits’ actress announced her retirement from acting back in 2017, but is coming back to the big screens with a pretty unexpected role.
After Multiple Delays, Taika Waititi’s Sci-Fi With Jenna Ortega Finally Gets a Release Window
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
After Multiple Delays, Taika Waititi’s Sci-Fi With Jenna Ortega Finally Gets a Release Window
Jojo Rabbit’s director has been attached to Kazuo Ishiguro’s movie adaptation since 2023, and now the Jenna Ortega-led film has finally received a long-awaited update.
First Reviews for New ‘The Running Man’ Are in — and They’re Stunning
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
First Reviews for New ‘The Running Man’ Are in — and They’re Stunning
The Glen Powell-led action-packed adaptation previously received praise from Stephen King who called the movie “exciting”.
Ryan Murphy’s ‘Monsters’ Doesn’t Get a Chance for Redemption Even After This Casting Rumor
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Ryan Murphy’s ‘Monsters’ Doesn’t Get a Chance for Redemption Even After This Casting Rumor
Netflix’s anthology series has been panned by critics for years now, and even future seasons of Murphy’s show don’t look good despite a possible involvement of American Horror Story’s actress.
‘All’s Fair’ Viewers Think Casting Kim Kardashian Wasn’t Ryan Murphy’s Biggest Mistake
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
‘All’s Fair’ Viewers Think Casting Kim Kardashian Wasn’t Ryan Murphy’s Biggest Mistake
Ryan Murphy’s new legal drama starring Kim Kardashian is now regarded as the worst show ever just days after its release.
Stephen King Teases Pennywise’s Menacing Return in ‘It: Welcome to Derry’: “Still Scary as Hell”
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Stephen King Teases Pennywise’s Menacing Return in ‘It: Welcome to Derry’: “Still Scary as Hell”
HBO’s new horror show is yet to reintroduce the main villain from Stephen King’s “It” novel, but Pennywise’s return might be even more horrifying than you expect, according to King himself.
Kristen Stewart Slams Movie Industry Silencing Female Directors: “Let’s Start Printing Our Own Currency”
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Kristen Stewart Slams Movie Industry Silencing Female Directors: “Let’s Start Printing Our Own Currency”
Twilight’s actor has recently debuted as a director with The Chronology of Water, and now Stewart says the movie industry is in a serious state of emergency.
Anthony Hopking Hails This 1931 Iconic Horror as His ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ Inspiration
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Anthony Hopking Hails This 1931 Iconic Horror as His ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ Inspiration
Hopkins’ brand new memoir reveals how exactly he made everyone shiver on The Silence of the Lambs’ set.
Jennifer Lawrence Is Collaborating With Her Bestie on the Most Exciting Project Ever
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Jennifer Lawrence Is Collaborating With Her Bestie on the Most Exciting Project Ever
The Hunger Games and Poor Things’ actresses are bringing an iconic puppet’s story to the big screen, and it might also become Lawrence and Stone’s first ever movie together.