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

'Peacemaker' Season 2: What Is Salvation & What Happened in the Finale, Explained
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'Peacemaker' Season 2: What Is Salvation & What Happened in the Finale, Explained
Peacemaker might not get a third season, but his story will definitely continue.
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Tired of Typical Rom-Coms? This New Anime Replaces Drama with Action-Packed Justice
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Tired of Typical Rom-Coms? This New Anime Replaces Drama with Action-Packed Justice
The anime offers a fresh take on a familiar formula, presenting a charismatic and determined girl who prefers action to words instead of a damsel in distress.
Last Year, 'Ted Lasso' Creator Made a 92% Fresh Detective Masterpiece You Haven't Seen
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Last Year, 'Ted Lasso' Creator Made a 92% Fresh Detective Masterpiece You Haven't Seen
In a time when feel-good detective stories are rare, this one proves that you don't have to delve into pitch darkness to have a fascinating investigation.
'The Naked Gun' and 4 Other Best Comedies Released in 2025 So Far, Ranked by IMDb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'The Naked Gun' and 4 Other Best Comedies Released in 2025 So Far, Ranked by IMDb
Like horror, comedy is the most subjective genre in cinema, so don't expect high scores, but rest assured, though, that each of these flicks deserves attention.
Where Is 'TBBT's Leonard Now & Why Did He Disappear From the Screen?
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Where Is 'TBBT's Leonard Now & Why Did He Disappear From the Screen?
Maybe he'll come back to the set one day.
5 Years Later, I Still Think This 91% Fresh Stephen King Show Is His Best Adaptation Yet
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
5 Years Later, I Still Think This 91% Fresh Stephen King Show Is His Best Adaptation Yet
It's a benchmark adaptation that both understands and respects its source material and boldly and skillfully reimagines it.
27 Years Ago, This Gem Walked So 'The Matrix' & 'Inception' Could Run – But It's Still Overlooked
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
27 Years Ago, This Gem Walked So 'The Matrix' & 'Inception' Could Run – But It's Still Overlooked
This is not just a forgotten gem – it is a foundational work.
8 Cozy Detective TV Series to Curl up With This Fall, Ranked by IMDb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
8 Cozy Detective TV Series to Curl up With This Fall, Ranked by IMDb
These projects give a feeling of comfort and predictability, like meeting an old friend.
If You Miss High-Quality Plot Twists, Watch This 2025's Most Gripping Mystery Thriller
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
If You Miss High-Quality Plot Twists, Watch This 2025's Most Gripping Mystery Thriller
This is a project that you definitely shouldn't miss.
Leonardo DiCaprio Hated Making This 33%-Rated Movie: "I Would Have Had a Nervous Breakdown"
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Leonardo DiCaprio Hated Making This 33%-Rated Movie: "I Would Have Had a Nervous Breakdown"
Not only did the suffering on the set fail to bring DiCaprio any awards, it also won him a Golden Raspberry.