Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: August 30 at 11:26 am Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: August 30, 2025 12:10 pm Number of publications: 888
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

5 Best Stephen King Non-Horror Movies Like 'The Life of Chuck', Ranked by IMDb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
5 Best Stephen King Non-Horror Movies Like 'The Life of Chuck', Ranked by IMDb
A heartbreaking story about the strongest friendship and other stories that are more likely to make you cry than be scared.
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'The Sandman' Season 2 Drops on Netflix in July: Release Date, Plot & Everything We Know
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'The Sandman' Season 2 Drops on Netflix in July: Release Date, Plot & Everything We Know
Season 2 of The Sandman is on its way, and we'll tell you everything we know about it, including how the Neil Gaiman scandal has affected this and other projects.
Quentin Tarantino Is a Diehard Fan of This Near-Perfect Nic Cage Gem: "Blew Me Away"
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Quentin Tarantino Is a Diehard Fan of This Near-Perfect Nic Cage Gem: "Blew Me Away"
What is the best movie of the last five years? According to Tarantino, it's the acclaimed film Pig, starring Nicolas Cage. Here's what the director thinks about it.
10 Criminally Underrated Netflix Movies You Probably Missed in 2025, Ranked by IMDb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
10 Criminally Underrated Netflix Movies You Probably Missed in 2025, Ranked by IMDb
An absurd comedy starring Jesse Eisenberg, a thriller with Girls star, and a joint project of Olivia Cooke and Anya Taylor-Joy.
'PAW Patrol' Isn't for Kids? This Extremely Dark Fan Theory Proves It
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'PAW Patrol' Isn't for Kids? This Extremely Dark Fan Theory Proves It
Where does Ryder get so much money, and why do the puppies work as first responders? This theory brilliantly reveals the backstory of the Paw Patrol main character.
5 Reasons 'Kim Possible' Is a Perfect Show for Adults
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
5 Reasons 'Kim Possible' Is a Perfect Show for Adults
Who said Kim Possible isn't a good pick for adults? Here's why it's worth a rewatch, even if you already have kids of your own.
Air Aster Says This 49-Year-Old Stephen King Movie "Traumatized" Him the Most
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Air Aster Says This 49-Year-Old Stephen King Movie "Traumatized" Him the Most
Among Stephen King's adaptations, there are many horror masterpieces that have traumatized more than one generation of young viewers, from Cujo to Misery. Here's which King movie scared Ari Aster the most.
Peter Jackson Says There's One Zombie Horror That Blew His Mind – It's a 92%-Rated Classic
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Peter Jackson Says There's One Zombie Horror That Blew His Mind – It's a 92%-Rated Classic
Before The Lord of the Rings, Peter Jackson made bloody, unbridled splatter movies, and all thanks to George A. Romero. Here is the work of the Father of the Zombie Film that influenced Jackson the most.
There's a Novel Stephen King Regrets Writing – It's Adaptation Sits at 33% on RT
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
There's a Novel Stephen King Regrets Writing – It's Adaptation Sits at 33% on RT
Not a single adaptation of Pet Sematary has become a critically acclaimed hit, and Stephen King himself initially didn't want to publish the novel. Here's why.
Quentin Tarantino on His Own Worst Movie Ever: "Out-Of-Touch, Old, Limp, Flaccid-D**k"
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Quentin Tarantino on His Own Worst Movie Ever: "Out-Of-Touch, Old, Limp, Flaccid-D**k"
Although Death Proof has become a cult classic among the director's fans, who appreciate his courage and love of exploitation cinema, Tarantino himself is not fond of it. Here's what Quentin himself said.