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

I Love Psychological Horror, and This TV Sequel to 'Psycho' Is the Best in the Genre
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
I Love Psychological Horror, and This TV Sequel to 'Psycho' Is the Best in the Genre
Ever wondered how Norman Bates became a psychopath? There's a series about it, and it's a must-see for every Psycho fan, here's why.
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I Love Modern Rom-Coms, but These 8 Old-School Gems Are Unattainable
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
I Love Modern Rom-Coms, but These 8 Old-School Gems Are Unattainable
These films are filled with the kind of chemistry between the actors that takes your breath away. Materialists could never!
Miss 'House of the Dragon'? These 8 Anime About Dragons Will Help Pass the Time Before S3
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Miss 'House of the Dragon'? These 8 Anime About Dragons Will Help Pass the Time Before S3
These titles tell about terrifying, funny, and incredibly beautiful creatures from the fantasy world.
33 Years Later, Sharon Stone Reflects on Her Career's Most Scandalous Scene: "He Was Scared"
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
33 Years Later, Sharon Stone Reflects on Her Career's Most Scandalous Scene: "He Was Scared"
It's hard to find someone who hasn't seen or heard of the famous scene from Basic Instinct. Here's what Sharon Stone herself thinks about it three decades later.
8 Highest-Rated Sci-Fi Series About ETs to Binge Before 'Alien: Earth' Comes Out
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
8 Highest-Rated Sci-Fi Series About ETs to Binge Before 'Alien: Earth' Comes Out
You will find mysterious conspiracies, alien encounters, and even intergalactic wars.
9 Best Teen Melodramas to Heal That 'My Oxford Year' Trauma, Ranked by IMDb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
9 Best Teen Melodramas to Heal That 'My Oxford Year' Trauma, Ranked by IMDb
These flicks are full of passionate feelings and broken hearts.
I've Rewatched This Perfect Medical Drama 3 Times – Now It's Finally Blowing up on HBO Max
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
I've Rewatched This Perfect Medical Drama 3 Times – Now It's Finally Blowing up on HBO Max
The Knick was made by Steven Soderbergh, received almost perfect reviews, yet it has never been popular with viewers. Here's why it's a must-see for those who aren't afraid of raw medical shows.
All 4 'Eyes of Wakanda' Episodes, Ranked From 'Skip It' to 'Not-So-Bad'
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
All 4 'Eyes of Wakanda' Episodes, Ranked From 'Skip It' to 'Not-So-Bad'
Not sure which Eyes of Wakanda episodes are worth your time? We have the answer.
'War of the Worlds': Why Everyone's Talking About It & Why It's So Bad
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'War of the Worlds': Why Everyone's Talking About It & Why It's So Bad
Have you still not watched the worst movie of 2025? Don't worry, I've watched it for you. Here's why it's such a disaster.
There's Nothing Like 'Berserk', but These 8 Anime Titles Almost Reached Its Level
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
There's Nothing Like 'Berserk', but These 8 Anime Titles Almost Reached Its Level
Battles, pain, betrayal, overcoming oneself, and all the things we love about Berserk – these titles have it all.