Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: November 28 at 1:16 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: November 28, 2025 2:00 pm Number of publications: 1285
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 Willem Dafoe Movies to Watch While Waiting for Robert Eggers' 'Werwulf'
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
5 Best Willem Dafoe Movies to Watch While Waiting for Robert Eggers' 'Werwulf'
Willem Dafoe is able to deliver it all – from defenseless vulnerability to chilling madness.
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Can't Get Enough of Alicent? Watch Olivia Cooke Scheme Her Way to the Top in This Period Gem
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Can't Get Enough of Alicent? Watch Olivia Cooke Scheme Her Way to the Top in This Period Gem
This project was the perfect preparation for the role of Alicent Hightower.
Will Guillermo del Toro's 'Cabinet of Curiosities' Return for Season 2? The Answer Might Be Disappointing
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Will Guillermo del Toro's 'Cabinet of Curiosities' Return for Season 2? The Answer Might Be Disappointing
Here's what Guillermo del Toro himself and his close collaborator think about the second season of the anthology series.
Before She Was a Star, Kirsten Dunst Led This Brilliant Teen Comedy – Until Weinstein Killed It
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Before She Was a Star, Kirsten Dunst Led This Brilliant Teen Comedy – Until Weinstein Killed It
And it is time to rediscover this gem.
This Unfairly Forgotten 60s Horror Gem Is a Masterclass in Lovecraftian Suspense
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This Unfairly Forgotten 60s Horror Gem Is a Masterclass in Lovecraftian Suspense
Its masterful suspense and social commentary remain relevant to this day.
Rian Johnson Puts This "Little" Movie on the Same Level as '8½': "It's Magical to Me"
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Rian Johnson Puts This "Little" Movie on the Same Level as '8½': "It's Magical to Me"
The creator of Knives Out claims the film touched him in a way that few others have.
Martin Scorsese Recommends: 8 Director's Favorite Movies Everyone Should Watch
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Martin Scorsese Recommends: 8 Director's Favorite Movies Everyone Should Watch
These masterpieces have all become part of the modern master's DNA.
Jennifer Lawrence Says Everyone Should Watch This 94%-Rated Gem: "It's a Cinematography Must"
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Jennifer Lawrence Says Everyone Should Watch This 94%-Rated Gem: "It's a Cinematography Must"
This true masterpiece should be on every cinephile's must-see list.
Preparing for Christmas? Look No Further Than This Harry Potter-Themed Reality Show
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Preparing for Christmas? Look No Further Than This Harry Potter-Themed Reality Show
This show proves that you can create magic with your own hands, especially on a snowy day with a crackling fireplace.
5 Highest-Rated Medical K-Dramas to Watch if You're Tired of 'Grey's Anatomy', Ranked by IMDb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
5 Highest-Rated Medical K-Dramas to Watch if You're Tired of 'Grey's Anatomy', Ranked by IMDb
K-dramas offer a unique perspective on medicine on TV by blending intense medical cases with deep human stories and romantic elements.