Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: November 25 at 1:16 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: November 25, 2025 2:00 pm Number of publications: 1272
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

Did Tim Burton Really Create ‘Wednesday’? The Truth About His Role in Netflix's Hit
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Did Tim Burton Really Create ‘Wednesday’? The Truth About His Role in Netflix's Hit
Netflix’s hit horror-ish series features Tim Burton in its credits, but the director’s role in Wednesday is a bit different from what you might have thought.
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Stephen King Thought ‘Carrie’ Remake Was “Dumb Idea” — This Major Change Convinced Him
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Stephen King Thought ‘Carrie’ Remake Was “Dumb Idea” — This Major Change Convinced Him
“It”’s author was just fine with Brian De Palma’s 1976 movie before Mike Flanagan came in with his own vision of “Carrie”’s story.
‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Creators Reveal the Secret Behind That Gory Opening Twist
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Creators Reveal the Secret Behind That Gory Opening Twist
The first episode of HBO’s new horror adaptation comes with a much gorier plot twist than Stephen King’s “It” — surprisingly, no one minded it.
Why Did Henry Cavill Leave ‘The Witcher’? Netflix's Behind-the-Scenes Drama, Explained
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Why Did Henry Cavill Leave ‘The Witcher’? Netflix's Behind-the-Scenes Drama, Explained
Netflix’s hit fantasy drama is back with its season 4 starring Liam Hemsworth in the leading role, and there was a major reason why Henry Cavill never returned — here’s what reportedly happened.
Was Tim Burton Involved in Coraline? The Truth Behind the Common Misconception
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Was Tim Burton Involved in Coraline? The Truth Behind the Common Misconception
Corpse Bride’s director is often linked to other similar moody movies like Coraline, though in this case Burton’s connection is not so obvious.
‘Scrubs’ Revival Cast Revealed: Which OG Stars Are Returning for Season 10?
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
‘Scrubs’ Revival Cast Revealed: Which OG Stars Are Returning for Season 10?
The reboot of ABC’s hit medical drama is now in the active development, though don’t expect every favorite character to reappear on the screen soon.
Where Does ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Fit in “It” Timeline? Andy Muschietti Explains Prequel Story
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Where Does ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Fit in “It” Timeline? Andy Muschietti Explains Prequel Story
HBO’s new adaptation of Stephen King’s “It” isn’t quite the same as the movies starring Bill Skarsgård and will adapt only a small part of the original novel.
Will Guillermo del Toro Return for ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’ Season 2? Everything We Know So Far
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Will Guillermo del Toro Return for ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’ Season 2? Everything We Know So Far
Netflix’s anthology series has been on halt since 2022, though Guillermo del Toro is now poised to continue with a second season — but there’s a catch.
Do You Need to Watch ‘It’ Before HBO’s ‘It: Welcome to Derry’? Stephen King New Prequel Explained
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Do You Need to Watch ‘It’ Before HBO’s ‘It: Welcome to Derry’? Stephen King New Prequel Explained
HBO’s brand new horror show is now set to expand the universe of Stephen King’s “It” novel, though it still goes in a different direction than the Bill Skarsgård-led movies — here’s why.
Who Is Cinda Canning Anyway? ‘Only Murders in the Building’ New Victim for Season 6, Explained
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Who Is Cinda Canning Anyway? ‘Only Murders in the Building’ New Victim for Season 6, Explained
Tina Fey’s character delivered a shocking plot twist in Only Murders in the Building’s season 5 finale, but some fans might have remembered Cinda from earlier episodes.