Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: June 14 at 1:16 pm Last date of publication: June 14, 2026 2:00 pm Number of publications: 2204
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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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Fatih Akin Made One of the Most Disturbing Films of 2019 – Now He's Back With a 98%-Rated Postwar Drama
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Fatih Akin Made One of the Most Disturbing Films of 2019 – Now He's Back With a 98%-Rated Postwar Drama
It is a rare postwar film that does not lecture the viewer on the "right" way to live, rather, it reveals how complex, terrifying, and beautiful it is to be human.
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This Overlooked Gem With 'The Last of Us' Star Is One of the Most Unique 'Romeo & Juliet' Reimaginings
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This Overlooked Gem With 'The Last of Us' Star Is One of the Most Unique 'Romeo & Juliet' Reimaginings
It's a postmodern take on a Shakespearean tragedy with a caustic heroine.
This River Phoenix Drama Is the Kind of Quiet, Powerful Love Story They Just Don't Make Anymore
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This River Phoenix Drama Is the Kind of Quiet, Powerful Love Story They Just Don't Make Anymore
The film doesn't idealize love or offer a happy ending, but it's precisely this honesty that makes it so poignant.
8 Best Horror & Thriller Movies Similar to 'Backrooms', Ranked by IMDb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
8 Best Horror & Thriller Movies Similar to 'Backrooms', Ranked by IMDb
Hostile spaces, a distorted reality, labyrinths with no exit, and the feeling that the world around us no longer follows its usual rules.
If You Need a Good Cry & a Good Laugh, This Viggo Mortensen Family Gem Is Perfect for You
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
If You Need a Good Cry & a Good Laugh, This Viggo Mortensen Family Gem Is Perfect for You
It is a must-see film for anyone who has ever pondered the meaning of "proper parenting."
8 Best Horror TV Series to Binge if You Liked 'Widow's Bay', Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
8 Best Horror TV Series to Binge if You Liked 'Widow's Bay', Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes
Be prepared to leave the lights on overnight.
This 100%-Rated Gem Is One of the Most Overlooked Coming-of-Age Movies in the Genre
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This 100%-Rated Gem Is One of the Most Overlooked Coming-of-Age Movies in the Genre
It's rare to find a debut that combines social commentary, a coming-of-age story, and family drama.
This Cult Psychological Anime About an Elite School Deserves a Spot Next to the Greats of the Genre
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This Cult Psychological Anime About an Elite School Deserves a Spot Next to the Greats of the Genre
Since its premiere in 2017, the title has held fans' attention for nearly a decade.
Not Only Aragorn From 'LoTR': 5 Best Viggo Mortensen Movies, Ranked by RT
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Not Only Aragorn From 'LoTR': 5 Best Viggo Mortensen Movies, Ranked by RT
Mortensen has always chosen complex, ambiguous projects and worked with titans of auteur cinema, never shying away from experimenting with genres.
Over a Decade Later, This Wes Anderson Coming-Of-Age Story Remains His Most Tender & Heartfelt Film
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Over a Decade Later, This Wes Anderson Coming-Of-Age Story Remains His Most Tender & Heartfelt Film
It's the perfect film for a viewer who wants to spend two hours in a world where sincerity triumphs over every obstacle.