Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: March 12 at 1:16 pm Last date of publication: March 12, 2026 2:00 pm Number of publications: 1767
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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

8 Best Chinese Anime Titles to Binge if You Liked To Be Hero X
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
8 Best Chinese Anime Titles to Binge if You Liked To Be Hero X
To Be Hero X is not the only Chinese anime that deserves the attention of animation fans – here are several more donghua that will impress even the most seasoned viewers.
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5 Anime With Political Intrigue Even Better Than in Game of Thrones
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
5 Anime With Political Intrigue Even Better Than in Game of Thrones
From rival space nations to war-torn empires, there's no shortage of Game of Thrones alternatives in the anime world that will have you hooked from the first minutes with their well-thought-out plots.
Insanely Good Pulp Fiction Fan Theory Turns the Entire Vincent & Mia Situation Upside Down
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Insanely Good Pulp Fiction Fan Theory Turns the Entire Vincent & Mia Situation Upside Down
What if Vincent misunderstood his mission and was supposed to kill Mia instead of escorting her? This theory will make you look at Pulp Fiction from a whole new angle.
This Criminally Overlooked Historical Drama Is Game of Thrones' Secret Older Brother
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This Criminally Overlooked Historical Drama Is Game of Thrones' Secret Older Brother
A year before Game of Thrones came out, The Pillars of the Earth was released – a historical drama that has everything fans loved about the show based on Martin's works. Here's why it's a must-see for all fans of political intrigue.
5 Anime Titles About Serial Killers if You've Already Seen All the Live-Action Ones
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
5 Anime Titles About Serial Killers if You've Already Seen All the Live-Action Ones
If you've already watched the fifth season of You and are looking for another gripping tale of cunning maniacs, it's time to turn to anime – we've picked only the most tense titles to keep you on the edge of your seat.
5 Bad Anime That Do Everything Worse Than the Original Manga
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
5 Bad Anime That Do Everything Worse Than the Original Manga
There's nothing worse than spending years dreaming of a quality anime adaptation of your favorite manga, only to receive a disappointing title that's impossible to watch because the animation looks like a PowerPoint presentation.
My Subjective Top of 8 Best Doctor Who Episodes You Should Revisit After S2 With Ncuti Gatwa
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
My Subjective Top of 8 Best Doctor Who Episodes You Should Revisit After S2 With Ncuti Gatwa
The 15th Doctor is still searching for his own voice in the second series, resulting in uneven episode quality. So here are older episodes that are so good, you can watch them over and over again.
Even Iwan Rheon Couldn't Save Marvel's Worst Show With 11% on Rotten Tomatoes
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Even Iwan Rheon Couldn't Save Marvel's Worst Show With 11% on Rotten Tomatoes
Inhumans had a good cast, an interesting premise, and IMAX cameras – but it failed like no other Marvel series. Here's what exactly went wrong.
Loved The Studio? Watch This 96%-Rated Movie About Movies You Probably Missed
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Loved The Studio? Watch This 96%-Rated Movie About Movies You Probably Missed
Giuseppe Tornatore's Cinema Paradiso didn't become a worldwide hit like Federico Fellini's 8½, but to this day it remains the most touching love letter to cinema. Here's why every movie buff should see this masterpiece.
8 Movies Roger Ebert Hated So Much He Gave Them 0 Out of 4 Stars
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
8 Movies Roger Ebert Hated So Much He Gave Them 0 Out of 4 Stars
Thought The Hitcher and Tempest were good movies? Well, Roger Ebert is here to change your mind.