Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: August 30 at 5:16 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: August 30, 2025 6:00 pm Number of publications: 890
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

'Elio' Failed With a Pathetic $37M: Here's What Went Wrong With Pixar's Biggest Box Office Flop
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'Elio' Failed With a Pathetic $37M: Here's What Went Wrong With Pixar's Biggest Box Office Flop
First it was superhero fatigue – and now we have Pixar fatigue. Elio's disastrous failure exposes the studio's problems, which we're here to discuss.
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Al Pacino Just Made His Worst Movie – It's a New Horror Flop With Shocking 8% on RT
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Al Pacino Just Made His Worst Movie – It's a New Horror Flop With Shocking 8% on RT
Does an occult horror movie starring Al Pacino sound intriguing to you? The main problem with The Ritual is that it only sounds good. Here's what went wrong with the actor's worst film in recent years.
'Dear Hongrang' and 7 Other Highest Rated K-Dramas Released in 2025, Ranked by IMDb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'Dear Hongrang' and 7 Other Highest Rated K-Dramas Released in 2025, Ranked by IMDb
2025 has already become a great year for fans of Korean dramas – we have recalled only the best of them, from When Life Gives You Tangerines to Way Back Love.
Even Jeffrey Dean Morgan Admits This 'The Walking Dead' Death Was a Mistake
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Even Jeffrey Dean Morgan Admits This 'The Walking Dead' Death Was a Mistake
The Walking Dead has featured many brutal and shocking deaths, but fans still can't forgive Negan for murdering Glenn. Here's what Jeffrey Dean Morgan thinks about it.
5 Best K-Dramas About Idols to Watch if You Liked 'KPop Demon Hunters'
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
5 Best K-Dramas About Idols to Watch if You Liked 'KPop Demon Hunters'
Has KPop Demon Hunters left you hungry for idol stories? Don't worry – we have a few ready!
Cristin Milioti Slams Warner Bros for Ripping off Her 97%-Rated Show From Max: "F**ked Up"
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Cristin Milioti Slams Warner Bros for Ripping off Her 97%-Rated Show From Max: "F**ked Up"
How would you feel if a project you'd spent years working on simply disappeared as if it had never existed? Cristin Milioti is clearly unhappy, and she's shared her thoughts on the fact that Made for Love can't be streamed anywhere.
5 Most Unhinged Zombie Horrors You Haven't Heard of to Watch After '28 Years Later'
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
5 Most Unhinged Zombie Horrors You Haven't Heard of to Watch After '28 Years Later'
Seen Train to Busan, Shaun of the Dead, and 28 Days Later dozens of times? If so, these lesser-known horror films will quench your thirst for unique projects that offer a fresh take on the genre.
'Dark Matter' Had You Hooked? This 100%-Rated Sci-Fi Gem Is Your Next Binge
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'Dark Matter' Had You Hooked? This 100%-Rated Sci-Fi Gem Is Your Next Binge
Dark Matter is far from the only sci-fi project about doppelgangers, nor is it the best. At least there is Counterpart, and here is why it is a must-see for fans of the Blake Crouch show.
Miss 'When Life Gives You Tangerines'? Watch This New Netflix K-Drama With 8.5 on IMDb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Miss 'When Life Gives You Tangerines'? Watch This New Netflix K-Drama With 8.5 on IMDb
Although Our Unwritten Seoul didn't make it to the top of Netflix's list like When Life Gives You Tangerines, it's still a touching, high-quality drama that deserves your attention, and here's why.
Quentin Tarantino's List of 8 Must-See Thrillers That Secretly Shaped His Movies
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Quentin Tarantino's List of 8 Must-See Thrillers That Secretly Shaped His Movies
Ever wondered which movies made Quentin Tarantino a passionate cinephile? Here are the flicks he adores the most.