Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: May 31 at 3:16 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: May 31, 2025 4:00 pm Number of publications: 568
Team Startefacts

Julia is a news 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

35 Years Ago Before The Witch, John Carpenter Made Slow-Burn a Thing With This Horror Gem
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
35 Years Ago Before The Witch, John Carpenter Made Slow-Burn a Thing With This Horror Gem
The great master of the horror genre, John Carpenter is best known for films such as The Thing and Christine. But many forget that 40 years before the boom in slow-burners, the director showed how to scare viewers not with jumpscares but with an oppressive atmosphere.
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The Fall of the House of Usher and 4 Other Best Edgar Allan Poe Adaptations
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
The Fall of the House of Usher and 4 Other Best Edgar Allan Poe Adaptations
Edgar Allan Poe's dark and mystical tales have served as a fertile ground for suspenseful thrillers and horror films since the birth of cinema.
9 Years Later, This 100%-Rated Sci-Fi Anime Is Still the Best Butterfly Effect Title Ever Made
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
9 Years Later, This 100%-Rated Sci-Fi Anime Is Still the Best Butterfly Effect Title Ever Made
This anime title blends so many different genres, from detective to sci-fi, and it manages to explore the time-travel trope in a way that does stand out.
Elijah Wood Picked a Film He'd Erase From History – It's Tim Burton's Cult Movie: 'It Destroyed the Original'
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Elijah Wood Picked a Film He'd Erase From History – It's Tim Burton's Cult Movie: 'It Destroyed the Original'
Do you think he was talking about the failed Alice in Wonderland movie? No, this is another adaptation loved by millions of viewers. However, it raises some questions.
60 Years Later, This Oscar-Winning Horror Flick Is Still Famous for Its Scandalous Behind-The-Scenes Drama
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
60 Years Later, This Oscar-Winning Horror Flick Is Still Famous for Its Scandalous Behind-The-Scenes Drama
The actresses' aggressive rivalry fueled interest in the film's release and resulted in a brutal confrontation that reached the Oscar ceremony.
5 Must-Watch Sports TV Series to Binge if You Liked Running Point on Netflix (No Ted Lasso)
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
5 Must-Watch Sports TV Series to Binge if You Liked Running Point on Netflix (No Ted Lasso)
Sports projects always draw millions of fans to the screens. What could be better than an adrenaline rush you don't have to do anything for?
Quentin Tarantino Says This 91%-Rated Sports Drama Is Already a Classic: 'Just So Magnificent'
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Quentin Tarantino Says This 91%-Rated Sports Drama Is Already a Classic: 'Just So Magnificent'
This brilliant movie is based on the true story of a boxer who makes a phenomenal breakthrough and becomes the world champion.
This 90% Rated Hidden Gem on Hulu Is an Ultimate Must-See for Any Fan of The X-Files
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This 90% Rated Hidden Gem on Hulu Is an Ultimate Must-See for Any Fan of The X-Files
This sincere work is a declaration of love to all the fans of paranormal phenomena who still have a poster on the wall in their room that says I Want to Believe.
4 Stephen King Books That Deserve an Adaptation More Than The Dark Tower
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
4 Stephen King Books That Deserve an Adaptation More Than The Dark Tower
Stephen King is as popular on the page as he is on the screen. We remembered which of his novels have not yet been made into movies or TV series.
Netflix's New Hit Is This 100%-Rated Drama Gem With The White Lotus Star
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Netflix's New Hit Is This 100%-Rated Drama Gem With The White Lotus Star
This new Netflix project not only touches on an important issue, but also strikes a perfect balance between legal proceedings and the drama and tragedy of the main characters.