Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: January 24 at 1:16 pm Last date of publication: January 24, 2026 2:00 pm Number of publications: 1544
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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

Don't Believe 97% on RT: This Musical Is a Critical Darling, but a Viewer's Nightmare
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Don't Believe 97% on RT: This Musical Is a Critical Darling, but a Viewer's Nightmare
The story of a cover duo, which could have been touching and unique, is drowned out by predictability and creative laziness.
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Everything You Need to Know About 'Euphoria' Season 3: Plot, Release Date & More
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Everything You Need to Know About 'Euphoria' Season 3: Plot, Release Date & More
We'll share everything about the highly anticipated final season.
Forget Disney, Here're 5 Lesser-Known but Brilliant Animated Movies, Ranked by IMDb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Forget Disney, Here're 5 Lesser-Known but Brilliant Animated Movies, Ranked by IMDb
These projects prove that animation is an art form that can touch you and make you think as much as any "big" film.
This 93%-Rated Quiet Drama Is One of Josh O'Connor's Best Movies That You Missed
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This 93%-Rated Quiet Drama Is One of Josh O'Connor's Best Movies That You Missed
If you appreciate movies in which emotions speak louder than words, this one is a must-see.
'Better Call Saul' and 4 Other TV Series With the Most Heartbreaking Finales
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'Better Call Saul' and 4 Other TV Series With the Most Heartbreaking Finales
These finales force us to experience catharsis, rethink everything we've seen, and accept that life doesn't always fit into a perfect framework.
Bill Skarsgård Isn't a "Huge Fan" of the Horror Genre but This 94%-Rated Korean Gem Is His Favorite
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Bill Skarsgård Isn't a "Huge Fan" of the Horror Genre but This 94%-Rated Korean Gem Is His Favorite
This one doesn't scare you with monsters from under the bed – it scares you with the monsters that live inside you.
Kevin Bacon "Hated" Making This 25%-Rated Horror Flick: "It Was Horrible"
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Kevin Bacon "Hated" Making This 25%-Rated Horror Flick: "It Was Horrible"
For the director, this movie was a tough lesson in the limitations of creative freedom in the big studio system.
This $368 Million Horror With 97% on RT Just Broke the Oscar Record With 16 Nominations
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This $368 Million Horror With 97% on RT Just Broke the Oscar Record With 16 Nominations
But does it deserve all these numerous nominations?
'Reply 1988' and 7 Other Best K-Dramas About Teen Life & Love, Ranked by IMDb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'Reply 1988' and 7 Other Best K-Dramas About Teen Life & Love, Ranked by IMDb
These shows explore the pressures of the educational system, social inequality, and the search for one's place in the world.
'Jujutsu Kaisen' Season 3 Is Finally Here: Does the New Chapter Live up to the Previous Two Seasons?
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'Jujutsu Kaisen' Season 3 Is Finally Here: Does the New Chapter Live up to the Previous Two Seasons?
If you haven't started Jujutsu Kaisen yet – drop everything, binge the first two seasons to enjoy the third one together with everyone else.