Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: March 3 at 6:26 pm Last date of publication: March 3, 2026 7:10 pm Number of publications: 1228
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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

Fans Think They Know What James Gunn’s Next Super-Family Movie Will Be
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Fans Think They Know What James Gunn’s Next Super-Family Movie Will Be
Gunn has been long rumored to be developing a sequel to Superman, but some think the director’s next project might not be about David Corenswet’s character... only.
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Carrie Coon Explains Bertha and George’s Fallout in ‘The Gilded Age’ S3: “She Didn’t Think She’d Ever Lose Him”
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Violetta Efimova
Carrie Coon Explains Bertha and George’s Fallout in ‘The Gilded Age’ S3: “She Didn’t Think She’d Ever Lose Him”
Carrie Coon’s character had it coming ever since The Gilded Age's controversial season 3 episode, but the ramifications of this are yet to be revealed in the next instalment.
What ‘Wednesday’ Character Are You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign?
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Violetta Efimova
What ‘Wednesday’ Character Are You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign?
Tim Burton’s hit show boasts of all kinds of characters, so there’s at least one Wednesday character you’ll definitely relate to.
‘The Gilded Age’ Creator Unpacks Shocking S3 Plot Twist Fans Saw Coming All Along
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Violetta Efimova
‘The Gilded Age’ Creator Unpacks Shocking S3 Plot Twist Fans Saw Coming All Along
The tension between Bertha and George has been rising ever since the wedding episode, and fans knew exactly how it could play out in the season finale.
Matthew McConaughey Fumbled ‘Titanic’ Role For the Funniest Reason
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Violetta Efimova
Matthew McConaughey Fumbled ‘Titanic’ Role For the Funniest Reason
The Wolf of Wall Street’s actor almost got into Leonardo DiCaprio’s way for James Cameron’s epic movie, but dropped out just because he, well, kinda wanted to.
You Could Binge Stephen King Shows for Weeks and Still Not Finish
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
You Could Binge Stephen King Shows for Weeks and Still Not Finish
The writer’s collection boasts of quite many TV series based on his books, but some others had Stephen King on board for a different purpose.
'The Boys' Theory: This 'Gen V' Character May Kill Homelander in Season 5
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Violetta Efimova
'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.
Here’s Why Pedro Pascal Isn’t in ‘Weapons’ (And Why No One’s Sad About It)
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Violetta Efimova
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.