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
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How Old Is Joel in ‘The Last of Us’? TV Show vs. Game Timeline, Explained
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With a myriad of celebrities in cameo roles, it might have been pretty hard to recognise one person in The Studio’s latest episode. Here’s what you need to know about Matt Balloni and why he’s out there in Las Vegas for Continental Studios’ upcoming presentation at CinemaCon.
Louella McCoy’s Fate in ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’: Tribute Backstory & Death, Explained
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Zack Snyder’s Doomed ‘Rebel Moon’ Franchise Gets a Sudden Update
It’s been almost a year since Snyder’s unfortunate Rebel Moon franchise was last spoken about, though it seems like the director has been quietly working on a new bunch of sequels for the epic space opera. Here’s what one of Snyder’s co-writers had to say about the franchise’s future.
10 Standout New Characters in ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’, Ranked
The upcoming movie adaptation for The Hunger Games’ next prequel is about to bring back some of the franchise’s familiar characters and introduce newcomers. Here’s a full list of characters that will debut in Sunrise on the Reaping.
Who Dies in 'Grey's Anatomy' Season 21 Finale? Fans Wish It Was [Spoiler]
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Who Plays Mags in ‘The Hunger Games’ Franchise, Explained
Mags is about to come on board for the 50th Hunger Games as a mentor in Sunrise on the Reaping, though she was also a memorable tribute for the third Quarter Quell in Catching Fire. Here’s everything you need to know about the character, including the recent update on who will portray Mags in The Hunger Games’ new prequel.
‘The Last of Us’ Spores Explained: How Airborne Infection Works
The Last of Us’ latest episode introduced a shocking plot twist that fans of the original video game have been familiar with all along. Here’s what we know about the mysterious spores and how the revelation about them might become another point of no return in the entire show.
'A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms' Delay Has Fans Convinced 'House of the Dragon' S3 Is in Trouble Too
Game of Thrones fans will now have to wait several months more until A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms’ release, though some are convinced it might also hurt House of the Dragon’s season 3 very badly — here’s why.
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