Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: July 1 at 5:47 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: July 1, 2025 6:31 pm Number of publications: 695
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

10 Criminally Underrated Netflix Movies You Probably Missed in 2025, Ranked by IMDb
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
10 Criminally Underrated Netflix Movies You Probably Missed in 2025, Ranked by IMDb
An absurd comedy starring Jesse Eisenberg, a thriller with Girls star, and a joint project of Olivia Cooke and Anya Taylor-Joy.
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'PAW Patrol' Isn't for Kids? This Extremely Dark Fan Theory Proves It
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
'PAW Patrol' Isn't for Kids? This Extremely Dark Fan Theory Proves It
Where does Ryder get so much money, and why do the puppies work as first responders? This theory brilliantly reveals the backstory of the Paw Patrol main character.
5 Reasons 'Kim Possible' Is a Perfect Show for Adults
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
5 Reasons 'Kim Possible' Is a Perfect Show for Adults
Who said Kim Possible isn't a good pick for adults? Here's why it's worth a rewatch, even if you already have kids of your own.
Air Aster Says This 49-Year-Old Stephen King Movie "Traumatized" Him the Most
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Air Aster Says This 49-Year-Old Stephen King Movie "Traumatized" Him the Most
Among Stephen King's adaptations, there are many horror masterpieces that have traumatized more than one generation of young viewers, from Cujo to Misery. Here's which King movie scared Ari Aster the most.
Peter Jackson Says There's One Zombie Horror That Blew His Mind – It's a 92%-Rated Classic
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Peter Jackson Says There's One Zombie Horror That Blew His Mind – It's a 92%-Rated Classic
Before The Lord of the Rings, Peter Jackson made bloody, unbridled splatter movies, and all thanks to George A. Romero. Here is the work of the Father of the Zombie Film that influenced Jackson the most.
There's a Novel Stephen King Regrets Writing – It's Adaptation Sits at 33% on RT
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
There's a Novel Stephen King Regrets Writing – It's Adaptation Sits at 33% on RT
Not a single adaptation of Pet Sematary has become a critically acclaimed hit, and Stephen King himself initially didn't want to publish the novel. Here's why.
Quentin Tarantino on His Own Worst Movie Ever: "Out-Of-Touch, Old, Limp, Flaccid-D**k"
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Quentin Tarantino on His Own Worst Movie Ever: "Out-Of-Touch, Old, Limp, Flaccid-D**k"
Although Death Proof has become a cult classic among the director's fans, who appreciate his courage and love of exploitation cinema, Tarantino himself is not fond of it. Here's what Quentin himself said.
5 Best Sydney Sweeney Movies to Watch After 'Echo Valley'
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
5 Best Sydney Sweeney Movies to Watch After 'Echo Valley'
If you've only seen Euphoria, it's time to check out Sydney Sweeney's filmography, which includes everything from horror to psychological thrillers.
Will 'Mindhunter' Return? Holt McCallany Says "There's a Chance" (But Also a Catch)
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Will 'Mindhunter' Return? Holt McCallany Says "There's a Chance" (But Also a Catch)
Holt McCallany teased that there may eventually be a Mindhunter continuation, but not a third season. Here's what the actor shared.
Best Korean Thriller With 99% on RT Just Blew Up Max's Top Chart
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Best Korean Thriller With 99% on RT Just Blew Up Max's Top Chart
Do you miss smart, gripping, dark thrillers? Then it's time to turn to Korean cinema – more precisely, The Wailing.