Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: August 30 at 6:16 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: August 30, 2025 7:00 pm Number of publications: 1218
Team Startefacts

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

This New Romcom With a Divisive RT Score Is Netflix #1 Movie Right Now
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
This New Romcom With a Divisive RT Score Is Netflix #1 Movie Right Now
The Mark Waters-directed romcom is ruling over the streaming’s global top chart less than a week after being released.
Crush of the day
Ruairi O'Connor (Orpheus) - Crush of the day
Ruairi O'Connor (Orpheus) From: The Sandman

Have you heard him sing?

or
Hot (39%) Not (61%)
5 Best Sci-Fi Shows to Watch on Apple TV+ While You Wait for Severance New Episode
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
5 Best Sci-Fi Shows to Watch on Apple TV+ While You Wait for Severance New Episode
With major hits like Silo and Severance, Apple TV+ is now the best option for sci-fi lovers.
A Real Pain's BAFTA Win Hinted at Another Disappointing Oscar Trend to Be Finally Broken
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
A Real Pain's BAFTA Win Hinted at Another Disappointing Oscar Trend to Be Finally Broken
The BAFTA ceremony’s results shifted chances for many Oscar frontrunners, including Jesse Eisenberg’s acclaimed drama.
The Brutalist Director Makes Revelation Hollywood Should’ve Feared More Than Emilia Pérez Scandal
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
The Brutalist Director Makes Revelation Hollywood Should’ve Feared More Than Emilia Pérez Scandal
Brady Corbet is one of the frontrunners for the Best Director win at this year’s Oscars, though he might’ve just sparked another major controversy about the film industry.
Stephen King’s Hit Horror With 85% RT Score Is on Netflix Now
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Stephen King’s Hit Horror With 85% RT Score Is on Netflix Now
You might want to give it another rewatch before the author’s next exciting project arrives.
5 Best Shows to Watch While You Wait for Game of Thrones Spinoff
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
5 Best Shows to Watch While You Wait for Game of Thrones Spinoff
This time you’re not getting much time though.
Laura Dern’s Crime Drama From 7 Years Ago Is a New Netflix Hit
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Laura Dern’s Crime Drama From 7 Years Ago Is a New Netflix Hit
The movie climbed high to the streaming’s top charts in less than a week after its release.
Long-Awaited Horror Movie With 94% RT Score Gets Suddenly Early Streaming Release Date
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Long-Awaited Horror Movie With 94% RT Score Gets Suddenly Early Streaming Release Date
Sometimes it’s just not about good reviews.
Demi Moore’s Possible Oscar Win Will Be Another Major Achievement for This Underrated Genre
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Demi Moore’s Possible Oscar Win Will Be Another Major Achievement for This Underrated Genre
This isn’t just about the sci-fi genre though.
We Now Know When This 2023 Horror Movie With Matt Smith Will Be on Streaming
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
We Now Know When This 2023 Horror Movie With Matt Smith Will Be on Streaming
Some good news for those who already miss House of the Dragon.