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 Watched 'Eyes of Wakanda', and It's Nowhere Near as Good as the Critics Say
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
I Watched 'Eyes of Wakanda', and It's Nowhere Near as Good as the Critics Say
Eyes of Wakanda had many chances to become a promising project but blew them all, and you can't convince me otherwise.
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Does James Seadown Die in 'The Buccaneers'?
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Does James Seadown Die in 'The Buccaneers'?
We know exactly why this question bothers you, and we already have an answer.
I've Waited for 'My Oxford Year', and It Betrayed Every Single One of My Expectations
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
I've Waited for 'My Oxford Year', and It Betrayed Every Single One of My Expectations
Who doesn't love teen melodramas? With settings on university campuses and touching first love, they're hard to resist. But My Oxford Year is impossible to fall in love with.
Which 'The Buccaneers' Character Are You Based on Your Zodiac Sign?
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Which 'The Buccaneers' Character Are You Based on Your Zodiac Sign?
Do you feel a connection to a particular The Buccaneers character? Maybe it's because you share the same zodiac sign.
8 Forgotten Horrors That Deserve a Remake Instead of 'I Know What You Did Last Summer'
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
8 Forgotten Horrors That Deserve a Remake Instead of 'I Know What You Did Last Summer'
These lesser-known but brilliant horror gems would shine even more brightly as remakes if given a chance.
This Anime Adaptation Is So Bad It Has 0.9 on Letterboxd (But Deserves Even Less)
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This Anime Adaptation Is So Bad It Has 0.9 on Letterboxd (But Deserves Even Less)
And even 16 years after its release, no one has been able to break this anti-record.
Ross Duffer Shares an Exciting Update on 'Stranger Things' Finale: "Craziest Cold Open"
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Ross Duffer Shares an Exciting Update on 'Stranger Things' Finale: "Craziest Cold Open"
Season 5 of Stranger Things will be a grand finale to the story that has spanned nearly a decade, and here's what one of the creators has to share.
8 Best Fantasy Shows About Elves to Binge While Waiting for 'The Rings of Power' Season 3
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
8 Best Fantasy Shows About Elves to Binge While Waiting for 'The Rings of Power' Season 3
There aren't many TV shows about elves and fairies, but we've chosen the most worthy ones, ranging from dark thrillers to romantic fantasies.
There're Dozens of Isekai Anime, but I Gave Only These 8 New Titles a Perfect 10/10
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
There're Dozens of Isekai Anime, but I Gave Only These 8 New Titles a Perfect 10/10
Here, characters venture into other worlds, and rewrite their fate. Sometimes they do so with a sword in hand, and other times – with a book about medicinal herbs.
Forget 'Kimi ni Todoke', This New Anime With 8.8 on IMDb Is the Best Romantic Title of 2025
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Forget 'Kimi ni Todoke', This New Anime With 8.8 on IMDb Is the Best Romantic Title of 2025
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity is a modern-day Romeo and Juliet story, but instead of feuding families, there's a feud between two schools. Here's why it is a must-see for all romance fans.