Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: August 4 at 5:16 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: August 4, 2025 6:00 pm Number of publications: 798
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

Stephen King Story Hollywood Can't Get Right, But James Wan Thinks He Can
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Stephen King Story Hollywood Can't Get Right, But James Wan Thinks He Can
The Stand has already been adapted twice, but neither adaptation was successful – James Wan wants to right that wrong. Here's what the director had to say about one of King's most iconic novels.
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Mike Flanagan Names One Film That Influenced Him the Most, and It's a Superman Movie
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Mike Flanagan Names One Film That Influenced Him the Most, and It's a Superman Movie
Mike Flanagan admitted that Superman fascinated him as a child, but the tragic fate of Christopher Reeve caused him to see the story differently. Here's what the director had to say about his favorite childhood film.
8 Shelved Star Wars Projects That Never Made It to the Screen
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
8 Shelved Star Wars Projects That Never Made It to the Screen
A parody series and a dark show about the Underworld of the galaxy far, far away, as well as other Star Wars projects that we will never see.
The Conjuring Franchise's $362 Million Biggest Box Office Hit Is Also Its Worst Movie
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
The Conjuring Franchise's $362 Million Biggest Box Office Hit Is Also Its Worst Movie
The Conjuring franchise started strong, but by the time The Nun was released, it had completely lost its charm.
Will There Be 'Final Destination 7'? Directors Give an Honest Answer
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Will There Be 'Final Destination 7'? Directors Give an Honest Answer
The box office of Final Destination Bloodlines screams that a seventh film must happen. However, directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein have a different opinion.
The Best Star Wars Movie Flopped the Hardest at the Box Office
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
The Best Star Wars Movie Flopped the Hardest at the Box Office
The Empire Strikes Back is further proof that box office receipts often mean nothing. Here's how much the greatest sequel in history made.
Sarah Jessica Parker Almost Left 'Sex & the City' After Episode 1: "I Panicked"
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Sarah Jessica Parker Almost Left 'Sex & the City' After Episode 1: "I Panicked"
Sex & the City came out when participation in TV projects was not considered prestigious, and Sarah Jessica Parker had her concerns. Here's what the actress shared.
Miss 'The OA'? This Darren Aronofsky Forgotten Masterpiece Will Fill the Void
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Miss 'The OA'? This Darren Aronofsky Forgotten Masterpiece Will Fill the Void
Darren Aronofsky's The Fountain is rarely included on directors' lists of the best films, but it's a transcendental, dreamlike work that fans of The OA will definitely love.
6 'Final Destination Bloodlines' Hidden Easter Eggs You Didn't Notice
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
6 'Final Destination Bloodlines' Hidden Easter Eggs You Didn't Notice
A reference to a deleted scene, logging trucks, and other hints and details you might have missed.
Apple TV+'s Most Overlooked Police Drama With 100% on RT Is Renewed for Season 2
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Apple TV+'s Most Overlooked Police Drama With 100% on RT Is Renewed for Season 2
Although Women in Blue was critically acclaimed, it wasn't a hit with viewers. Now that the show has been renewed for a second season, here's a reminder of why the first season is a must-see.