Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: July 8 at 5:46 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: July 8, 2025 6:30 pm Number of publications: 905
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Violetta is a news writer at Startefacts who has joined the team in 2023 with a focus on celebrity news, explainers, and movie reviews.

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

 

 

Latest News by Violetta Efimova

Blame ‘Game of Thrones’ Finale for “The Winds of Winter” Long Wait: Here’s Why Martin Can’t Finish It
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Blame ‘Game of Thrones’ Finale for “The Winds of Winter” Long Wait: Here’s Why Martin Can’t Finish It
George Martin’s feud with fans over “The Winds of Winter” has been going on for more than a decade, but the novel might have actually been finished years ago — here’s what a new rumour suggests.
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7 Best Sports Drama Movies to Watch If You Loved ‘F1: The Movie’
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Violetta Efimova
7 Best Sports Drama Movies to Watch If You Loved ‘F1: The Movie’
Brad Pitt’s new massive hit is getting closer to yet another box office milestone and a potential sequel, so here are some other similar options if you already can’t wait to see what’s next for F1: The Movie.
Is The Sandman Season 2 Still Worth Watching? Even Graphic Novel Fans Say Yes
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Violetta Efimova
Is The Sandman Season 2 Still Worth Watching? Even Graphic Novel Fans Say Yes
The release of the show’s second season was a bit controversial with all the loud negative reviews, but The Sandman’s fans are sure these issues have nothing to do with the series itself — here’s what they say.
‘The Sandman’ Directly Links Itself to DCU Via This Season 2 Easter Egg
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Violetta Efimova
‘The Sandman’ Directly Links Itself to DCU Via This Season 2 Easter Egg
Neil Gaiman’s hit comic book series has never hidden its DC’s roots, but Netflix’s TV adaptation has gone on to make a direct reference to another superhero story in the second season — here’s what The Sandman’s fans are speculating about right now.
Brad Pitt on ‘F1: The Movie’ Potential Sequel: “I Would Want to Drive Again”
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Brad Pitt on ‘F1: The Movie’ Potential Sequel: “I Would Want to Drive Again”
The actor’s sports drama has become Apple Originals’ highest-grossing movie in just several days, and it might be the biggest reason why a continuation is discussed — with Tom Cruise somehow being involved.
Jared Padalecki Spills Tea on 'The Boys' Scene With Jensen & Misha: "Mom, Don't Watch It" 
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Jared Padalecki Spills Tea on 'The Boys' Scene With Jensen & Misha: "Mom, Don't Watch It" 
Supernatural fans just can’t be more excited now that the actor has teased something shocking coming in The Boys’ final season 5. Here’s what Padalecki has recently said about his upcoming reunion with Jensen Ackles and Misha Collins.
All 7 ‘Jurassic World’ Movies, Ranked by IMDb
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Violetta Efimova
All 7 ‘Jurassic World’ Movies, Ranked by IMDb
The latest reboot of Steven Spielberg’s hit sci-fi adventure franchise kicked it off with a $300 million opening week, so it might be the best time to revisit all of the series’ installments. Here’s where each Jurassic World movie stands right now and what spot Jurassic World: Rebirth has got so far.
Here’s Why Fans Think Peppa Pig’s Home Has a Dark Secret You Never Even Thought About
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Violetta Efimova
Here’s Why Fans Think Peppa Pig’s Home Has a Dark Secret You Never Even Thought About
The fictional land where Peppa Pig is set has long been a subject of debate among fans, eventually leading to a wild theory about the show’s much more obscure hidden meaning.
Brad Pitt Says This Bradley Cooper Musical Drama Is “One of the Best Movies of the Decade”
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Brad Pitt Says This Bradley Cooper Musical Drama Is “One of the Best Movies of the Decade”
F1: The Movie’s star had some praise for Cooper’s 2023 Oscar-nominated biopic — here’s what Brad Pitt said about the movie.
‘The Bear’ Season 5: Everything We Know So Far
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Violetta Efimova
‘The Bear’ Season 5: Everything We Know So Far
Things ended on a major cliffhanger in The Bear’s season 4 — or maybe not? Here’s what might be happening with Hulu’s hit series after that big change in the brand new instalment.