Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: October 25 at 1:16 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: October 25, 2025 2:00 pm Number of publications: 1129
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

Not Only 'Drive': 5 Best Nicolas Winding Refn Movies & TV Series, Ranked by IMDb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Not Only 'Drive': 5 Best Nicolas Winding Refn Movies & TV Series, Ranked by IMDb
Projects with hypnotic visual narratives, explosive violence, minimalist dialogue, and an oppressive atmosphere of aestheticized absurdity.
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5 Spine-Chilling Horror TV Series to Binge Before Halloween Night, Ranked by IMDb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
5 Spine-Chilling Horror TV Series to Binge Before Halloween Night, Ranked by IMDb
Whether you're into psychological thrillers or classic supernatural tales, you'll find something to get you in the mood for Halloween.
Martin Scorsese Regrets Making This Movie the Most: "The Last Studio Film I Made"
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Martin Scorsese Regrets Making This Movie the Most: "The Last Studio Film I Made"
This is a unique case in cinema history, when a film that was considered a great director's personal failure became a classic for millions of viewers.
This 95%-Rated Historical Gem Is the Perfect Show to Watch While Waiting for 'House of the Dragon' S3
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This 95%-Rated Historical Gem Is the Perfect Show to Watch While Waiting for 'House of the Dragon' S3
It's a mature, thoughtful and emotionally charged story with one of the most charismatic and complex main characters.
There's One Horror You Shouldn't Watch This Halloween – It's This 9%-Rated Flick With Al Pacino
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
There's One Horror You Shouldn't Watch This Halloween – It's This 9%-Rated Flick With Al Pacino
This is a prime example of how even the most promising idea can fail (even with Al Pacino in the cast).
'Oldboy' and 7 Other Movies You Didn't Know Were Actually Based on Comics
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'Oldboy' and 7 Other Movies You Didn't Know Were Actually Based on Comics
Outstanding films, from tense thrillers to touching dramas, whose plots were born from the pages of comics and graphic novels.
'Mindhunter' and 4 Other Most Historically Accurate TV Series, Ranked by IMDb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'Mindhunter' and 4 Other Most Historically Accurate TV Series, Ranked by IMDb
These TV projects are so authentic that they are often mistaken for archival footage.
'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.
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.