Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: June 15 at 1:16 pm Last date of publication: June 15, 2026 2:00 pm Number of publications: 2209
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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

Forget 'The Fault in Our Stars', Watch This Touching Drama With 'House of the Dragon' Star Instead
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Forget 'The Fault in Our Stars', Watch This Touching Drama With 'House of the Dragon' Star Instead
It is a lyrical, witty, and deeply human film about a friendship stronger than death.
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Ruairi O'Connor (Orpheus) From: The Sandman

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Before 'Mr. Robot', Sam Esmail Made a Hypnotizing Sci-Fi Rom-Com Everyone Missed
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Before 'Mr. Robot', Sam Esmail Made a Hypnotizing Sci-Fi Rom-Com Everyone Missed
Esmail takes us on a journey through the fragments of a six-year relationship, where every frame feels like a frozen memory.
'Disclosure Day' Has Finally Arrived & Received 80% on RT: Is Steven Spielberg's Film a Must-See?
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'Disclosure Day' Has Finally Arrived & Received 80% on RT: Is Steven Spielberg's Film a Must-See?
It's more of a nostalgic journey into the director's past successes than a step forward.
Before 'Backrooms' & 'Obsession', There Was This $51M Sci-Fi Horror Also Made by a YouTuber
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Before 'Backrooms' & 'Obsession', There Was This $51M Sci-Fi Horror Also Made by a YouTuber
If you are a fan of oppressive sci-fi horror, this movie could be a real discovery for you.
Disney+ #5 Show Has 83% on RT, but Don't Be Fooled by the Score – It Doesn't Deserve Your Attention
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Disney+ #5 Show Has 83% on RT, but Don't Be Fooled by the Score – It Doesn't Deserve Your Attention
As the plot unfolds, it becomes clear that the creators do not fully grasp the story they are trying to tell.
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.
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."