Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: August 29 at 6:46 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: August 29, 2025 7:30 pm Number of publications: 887
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 'How to Train Your Dragon' Animated Spinoffs Perfect for Both Adults and Kids
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
5 'How to Train Your Dragon' Animated Spinoffs Perfect for Both Adults and Kids
Teaching dragons good manners, the confrontation between Gobbler and Boneknapper and other stories that will definitely give your children a ton of positive emotions.
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Who Does She Choose in 'Materialists' & Why Fans Hate the Ending [Spoilers!]
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Who Does She Choose in 'Materialists' & Why Fans Hate the Ending [Spoilers!]
The choice between Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans in Materialists seems impossible, but it ends up being just disappointing. Here's what went wrong with Celine Song's new movie.
5 Live-Action Adaptations With 80% & Higher RT Scores to Watch After 'How to Train Your Dragon'
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
5 Live-Action Adaptations With 80% & Higher RT Scores to Watch After 'How to Train Your Dragon'
Although remakes of animated movies often evoke mixed emotions, these five lived up to expectations.
Margot Robbie Was Obsessed With This 35-Year-Old Johnny Depp Musical
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Margot Robbie Was Obsessed With This 35-Year-Old Johnny Depp Musical
Three decades later, Cry-Baby remains one of Johnny Depp's most notable films, a sentiment with which Margot Robbie agrees. Here's what the actress had to say about John Waters' film.
Stephen King's New Horror Pick? This A24 Gem He Called "Scary as Hell"
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Stephen King's New Horror Pick? This A24 Gem He Called "Scary as Hell"
The Philippou brothers' new film impressed even Stephen King – and that's reason enough to pay attention to it. Here's the horror flick that scared the author.
'Materialists Director's Top Favorite Is This Cult 92%-Rated Sci-Fi Movie: "Incredible Filmmaking"
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'Materialists Director's Top Favorite Is This Cult 92%-Rated Sci-Fi Movie: "Incredible Filmmaking"
Celine Song's favorite movie is not a classic rom-com, as you might expect, but rather one of the darkest and most relevant sci-fi movies, Children of Men. Here's what the director had to say about this underrated film.
'The Witcher' Season 4 Already Has a Huge Problem – And It's Not Liam Hemsworth
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'The Witcher' Season 4 Already Has a Huge Problem – And It's Not Liam Hemsworth
Season 4 of The Witcher is set to release in 2025, but have you seen any promo materials for it? We haven't either. Here's what could happen to the upcoming season if Netflix doesn't run a proper ad campaign.
Stephen King Says This 96%-Rated Show "Keeps Getting Better" Even 2 Decades Later
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Stephen King Says This 96%-Rated Show "Keeps Getting Better" Even 2 Decades Later
Even 20 years later, Stephen King believes that The Wire set an unmatched standard for quality TV. Here's what the writer had to say about the show.
8 Ryan Coogler's Movie Picks Every Cinephile Must Watch, Ranked by IMDb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
8 Ryan Coogler's Movie Picks Every Cinephile Must Watch, Ranked by IMDb
A film that had a huge influence on Sinners, a classic of Japanese and world cinema, and other works that you definitely shouldn't miss.
Max's 92%-Rated Hidden Crime Gem Isn't Getting Enough Love
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Max's 92%-Rated Hidden Crime Gem Isn't Getting Enough Love
J.J. Abrams' new series, Duster, is a real treat for anyone nostalgic for the '70s. Now, let's take a closer look at why you should jump into the backseat of Duster.