Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: July 4 at 8:20 am Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: July 4, 2025 9:04 am Number of publications: 701
Team Startefacts

Julia is a news 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

Even These 8 Zombie Anime Are Better Than 'The Last of Us' Season 2
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Even These 8 Zombie Anime Are Better Than 'The Last of Us' Season 2
Are you sick and tired of the second chapter of The Last of Us? Do you need your fix of the good old zombie apocalypse? If so, then these projects are for you.
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Amazon $1B Fantasy Fail: 'The Wheel of Time' Cancelation Is Very Bad News for 'The Rings of Power'
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Amazon $1B Fantasy Fail: 'The Wheel of Time' Cancelation Is Very Bad News for 'The Rings of Power'
The Wheel of Time cancellation is indicative of Amazon's entire fantasy policy – the studio simply doesn't know how to work with projects in this genre. Here is what went wrong not only with The Wheel of Time, but also with The Rings of Power.
Jason Isaacs Weighs in on 'The OA' Season 3, Reigniting Fans' Hope: "It's Never Over"
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Jason Isaacs Weighs in on 'The OA' Season 3, Reigniting Fans' Hope: "It's Never Over"
Although Season 2 of The OA ended six years ago, the creators and actors continue to hint that a third season is possible. Here's what Jason Isaacs had to say about it.
Stephen King Story Hollywood Can't Get Right, But James Wan Thinks He Can
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Stephen King Story Hollywood Can't Get Right, But James Wan Thinks He Can
The Stand has already been adapted twice, but neither adaptation was successful – James Wan wants to right that wrong. Here's what the director had to say about one of King's most iconic novels.
Mike Flanagan Names One Film That Influenced Him the Most, and It's a Superman Movie
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Mike Flanagan Names One Film That Influenced Him the Most, and It's a Superman Movie
Mike Flanagan admitted that Superman fascinated him as a child, but the tragic fate of Christopher Reeve caused him to see the story differently. Here's what the director had to say about his favorite childhood film.
8 Shelved Star Wars Projects That Never Made It to the Screen
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
8 Shelved Star Wars Projects That Never Made It to the Screen
A parody series and a dark show about the Underworld of the galaxy far, far away, as well as other Star Wars projects that we will never see.
The Conjuring Franchise's $362 Million Biggest Box Office Hit Is Also Its Worst Movie
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
The Conjuring Franchise's $362 Million Biggest Box Office Hit Is Also Its Worst Movie
The Conjuring franchise started strong, but by the time The Nun was released, it had completely lost its charm.
Will There Be 'Final Destination 7'? Directors Give an Honest Answer
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Will There Be 'Final Destination 7'? Directors Give an Honest Answer
The box office of Final Destination Bloodlines screams that a seventh film must happen. However, directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein have a different opinion.
The Best Star Wars Movie Flopped the Hardest at the Box Office
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
The Best Star Wars Movie Flopped the Hardest at the Box Office
The Empire Strikes Back is further proof that box office receipts often mean nothing. Here's how much the greatest sequel in history made.
Sarah Jessica Parker Almost Left 'Sex & the City' After Episode 1: "I Panicked"
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Sarah Jessica Parker Almost Left 'Sex & the City' After Episode 1: "I Panicked"
Sex & the City came out when participation in TV projects was not considered prestigious, and Sarah Jessica Parker had her concerns. Here's what the actress shared.