Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: April 30 at 5:46 pm Last date of publication: April 30, 2026 6:30 pm Number of publications: 1626
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Violetta – freelance writer and entertainment reporter.

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 as a freelance reporter
  • 1 year of internships at film studios and at the Russian Film Festival in Paris
  • Contributing 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

Brad Pitt’s Forgotten 2007 Western Should Be on Every Genre Fan’s Must-Watch List
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Violetta Efimova
Brad Pitt’s Forgotten 2007 Western Should Be on Every Genre Fan’s Must-Watch List
The star-packed movie first bombed in the box office, but then redeemed its positions, becoming a cult classic among the audiences.
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Stephen Graham’s Chaotic Show With 100% RT Score Is Leaving Netflix in May
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Violetta Efimova
Stephen Graham’s Chaotic Show With 100% RT Score Is Leaving Netflix in May
It’s time to watch another hit show from Adolescence’s production team before it’s forever gone from the platform.
Bye Paramount+, Hello Netflix: Hit Taylor Sheridan Show Jumps to Another Platform
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Violetta Efimova
Bye Paramount+, Hello Netflix: Hit Taylor Sheridan Show Jumps to Another Platform
The big move is initiated in the midst of Sheridan’s tensions with Paramount+.
5 Upcoming Stephen King Adaptations You Should Mark Your Calendar For
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
5 Upcoming Stephen King Adaptations You Should Mark Your Calendar For
This year promises to become a very fruitful one for all of the author’s fans.
No One Trusts Disney on Tangled Anymore: Snow White Scandal Won’t Stop Remake Machine
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
No One Trusts Disney on Tangled Anymore: Snow White Scandal Won’t Stop Remake Machine
After Snow White’s major fallout, nothing is certain about Disney’s remakes anymore.
Taylor Sheridan’s Sequel to 2015 Hit Action Thriller Is Back in Netflix Top Right Now
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Taylor Sheridan’s Sequel to 2015 Hit Action Thriller Is Back in Netflix Top Right Now
The movie was blessed with Sheridan’s writing, but still couldn’t get close to the success of the original.
10 Iconic Tarantino Female Characters Fans Can't Fall Out of Love With
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Violetta Efimova
10 Iconic Tarantino Female Characters Fans Can't Fall Out of Love With
Women written by men can be cult classics too, and Tarantino has been proving this all along.
Meryl Streep as Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Has Fans Seeing Red
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Meryl Streep as Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Has Fans Seeing Red
Things are getting out of control for Gerwig’s upcoming reboot.
5 Best TV Westerns to Watch on Streaming Right Now
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Violetta Efimova
5 Best TV Westerns to Watch on Streaming Right Now
These might become your real lifesaver until another hit series from Taylor Sheridan comes along.
The White Lotus Star Once Was in Marvel’s $2 Billion Blockbuster: Did You Notice?
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
The White Lotus Star Once Was in Marvel’s $2 Billion Blockbuster: Did You Notice?
The actress exited the superhero franchise for a reason many might not believe is real.