Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: July 30 at 5:00 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: July 30, 2025 5:44 pm Number of publications: 782
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

Reddit Calls This Time Travel Movie Based on Robert A. Heinlein's Story the Best Sci-Fi Adaptation Ever
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Reddit Calls This Time Travel Movie Based on Robert A. Heinlein's Story the Best Sci-Fi Adaptation Ever
This sci-fi flick, released more than ten years ago, has been ignored by most viewers – but it deserves the attention of both fans of the genre and especially fans of Robert A. Heinlein.
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Christopher Nolan Names This 97%-Rated Flick the Best Disney Movie Ever Made: ‘It's Extraordinary’
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Christopher Nolan Names This 97%-Rated Flick the Best Disney Movie Ever Made: ‘It's Extraordinary’
Did you think the director only liked serious, big-budget sci-fi masterpieces and epic historical dramas? No, the creator of Interstellar and Inception knows a thing or two about children's movies, too.
27 Years Ago, This Neo-Noir Sci-Fi Gem Didn't Become a Hit Only Because of The Matrix
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
27 Years Ago, This Neo-Noir Sci-Fi Gem Didn't Become a Hit Only Because of The Matrix
The Wachowskis used decorations from the set of this movie, and Roger Ebert called it one of the best sci-fi projects of its time.
5 Anime With the Most Epic Action & Fights to Watch After Solo Leveling
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
5 Anime With the Most Epic Action & Fights to Watch After Solo Leveling
Whether it's a duel of honor between two samurai or a large-scale battle, well-staged action scenes have captivated viewers for decades.  
Pixar's First-Ever Original TV Show With Ted Lasso Vibes Got 91% on RT – It's Time to Catch Up on It
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Pixar's First-Ever Original TV Show With Ted Lasso Vibes Got 91% on RT – It's Time to Catch Up on It
The series shows that sometimes victory is the ability to keep going, even when it seems like it's all been for nothing.
Miss Yellowstone? There's No Better Replacement Than This Western Starring Pierce Brosnan
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Miss Yellowstone? There's No Better Replacement Than This Western Starring Pierce Brosnan
A historical series of the new generation that will appeal to both Yellowstone and Succession fans.
I Prefer Live Action, but These 5 Animated Sci-Fi Series Are My Favorites
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
I Prefer Live Action, but These 5 Animated Sci-Fi Series Are My Favorites
Animation has long been more than just children's entertainment. Animated shows can address serious issues on a par with cinema, and the skills of the artists allow them to embody truly unusual worlds and plots.
5 Best Disney Live-Action Adaptations With Highest RT Scores to Watch Before Lilo & Stitch
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
5 Best Disney Live-Action Adaptations With Highest RT Scores to Watch Before Lilo & Stitch
Live-action remakes are a controversial thing. The studio often releases soulless copies of the original masterpieces. But even among the many faceless doubles, real gems can be found.
K-Drama With 23% on RT Is Getting a US Remake After 2 Months in Netflix's Top 10
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
K-Drama With 23% on RT Is Getting a US Remake After 2 Months in Netflix's Top 10
The series became one of the most controversial releases on Netflix in 2023, but it didn't deserve the massive amount of criticism it received.
This 91%-Rated Surreal BBC Drama Is the Perfect Choice for Anyone Still Missing The OA
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
This 91%-Rated Surreal BBC Drama Is the Perfect Choice for Anyone Still Missing The OA
Fans still believe that The OA cancelation was one of Netflix's worst decisions ever. But there is a BBC series with with a very similar vibe that can at least try to fill the void.