Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: August 9 at 12:51 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: August 9, 2025 1:35 pm Number of publications: 1102
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Violetta is a writer at Startefacts who has joined the team in 2023. She's the first to get latest updates and rants across fandoms.

An amateur-turned-professional cinephile who still hasn’t decided on her favorite film, Violetta finds joy in good old musicals, Martin Scorsese’s epic films, and, well, the captivating melancholy of Paul Mescal’s 24/7 depressed characters. But movies aren’t her only passion. In between suffering through long hiatuses (hi, House of the Dragon and Stranger Things), Violetta has plenty of time to dive into other series. White Lotus? Watching that. Only Murders in the Building? More like only binging in the building. The Last of Us? That's a detour from her usual genre preferences, but a great one. And of course, the all-time favorite Desperate Housewives, because nothing can beat revisiting the classics. Violetta keeps a curated watchlist while constantly seeking fresh gems on streaming platforms, and why yes, she will tell you all about them.

Experience

  • Over 2 years in entertainment news
  • 1 year of internships at film studios and at the Russian Film Festival in Paris
  • Over 2 years of reporting for Startefacts, Kinoafisha.info, SRSLY

Expertise & favorite media

  • The Hunger Games franchise
  • The MCU and Star Wars universe
  • Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon
  • New series on streaming (The White Lotus, Only Murders in the Building, The Last of Us, Severance
  • Classic series (Desperate Housewives, Sex and the City)

Education

  • Bachelors' degree in Journalism (Moscow State University)
  • Cinema history at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University

  • Film criticism at ECAM (Escuela de Cinematografía y del Audiovisual de la Comunidad de Madrid)

 

 

Latest News by Violetta Efimova

'The Boys' Theory: This 'Gen V' Character May Kill Homelander in Season 5
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'The Boys' Theory: This 'Gen V' Character May Kill Homelander in Season 5
The first teaser for The Boys’ final season seemingly features a happy ending for the main antagonist, but there’s still a chance that another character will change this outcome.
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Here’s Why Pedro Pascal Isn’t in ‘Weapons’ (And Why No One’s Sad About It)
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Here’s Why Pedro Pascal Isn’t in ‘Weapons’ (And Why No One’s Sad About It)
The Last of Us’ actor dropped out of Zach Cregger’s new film after 2023 strikes, with Josh Brolin filling in.
'Wednesday' Fan Spots a Nice 'Dexter' Reference in Season 2
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Violetta Efimova
'Wednesday' Fan Spots a Nice 'Dexter' Reference in Season 2
Tim Burton’s hit show is back with even darker themes to explore, and one brief scene at Willow Hill Psychiatric Facility has Dexter’s eagle-eyed fans raving about a possible cross-over.
There’s Only One Major Problem With Dave Franco’s Luigi Mangione Biopic
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Violetta Efimova
There’s Only One Major Problem With Dave Franco’s Luigi Mangione Biopic
Together’s actor doesn’t mind playing a controversial criminal, but Franco’s fans actually see no sense in it whatsoever.
7 Best Theories on ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 3 Finale
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Violetta Efimova
7 Best Theories on ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 3 Finale
HBO’s historical drama has yet to address many shockers of the third season, but will also likely offer another major cliffhanger — here’s what The Gilded Age’s fans think will happen.
Is Enid Ruining 'Wednesday' Season 2? Fans Are Divided
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Violetta Efimova
Is Enid Ruining 'Wednesday' Season 2? Fans Are Divided
Wednesday’s brand new second season gives a controversial character development to Emma Myers’ Enid, but some say this was expected to happen all along.
Why ‘Severance’ Can’t Be Made Any Faster, According to Ben Stiller
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Violetta Efimova
Why ‘Severance’ Can’t Be Made Any Faster, According to Ben Stiller
Apple TV+’s biggest hit, Severance is also one of most frequent shows to be slammed for arriving too slowly, and Ben Stiller does feel the same way as the show’s fans.
All 10 New Characters in ‘Wednesday’ Season 2, Ranked by How Important They Are [No Spoilers]
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Violetta Efimova
All 10 New Characters in ‘Wednesday’ Season 2, Ranked by How Important They Are [No Spoilers]
There’s a bunch of newcomers in Wednesday’s Nevermore Academy, and they might be getting even more attention in the second season’s upcoming volume 2.
Everything to Know About Mrs. Kirkland & Who Portrays Her Before ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 3 Finale
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Violetta Efimova
Everything to Know About Mrs. Kirkland & Who Portrays Her Before ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 3 Finale
The Black community’s socialite is one of newcomers in The Gilded Age’s season 3, but she will likely turn everything upside down for the character that’s been there ever since season 1.
Marvel's Strongest Character Is an Avenger, but He Wasn’t in ‘Endgame’
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Violetta Efimova
Marvel's Strongest Character Is an Avenger, but He Wasn’t in ‘Endgame’
You’ve seen him in Thunderbolts — and you will see him in at least one upcoming Avengers movie.