Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: July 6 at 9:56 am Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: July 6, 2025 10:40 am Number of publications: 894
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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

10 Brilliant Dave Franco Movies & Shows to Watch After His Scene-Stealing ‘The Studio’ Cameo
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10 Brilliant Dave Franco Movies & Shows to Watch After His Scene-Stealing ‘The Studio’ Cameo
Seth Rogen’s The Studio has become one of highlights of Dave Franco’s acting career, but there’s much more you might want to explore in the actor’s filmography — here we picked some of the best options in case you’re not enough with Franco’s wild cameo in The Studio.
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This ‘Harry Potter’-Themed Baking Show Is Your Perfect Watch Before the HBO Series
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This ‘Harry Potter’-Themed Baking Show Is Your Perfect Watch Before the HBO Series
The Harry Potter movie franchise seemingly came to its end all the way back in 2011, but there was one more special edition TV series released last year that you might have missed.
Do Dave Franco and Seth Rogen Have a Movie Together? Explained
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Violetta Efimova
Do Dave Franco and Seth Rogen Have a Movie Together? Explained
Before a pretty awkward encounter at the wild CinemaCon pre-party in The Studio, Dave Franco and Seth Rogen have already met before on the set of another movie — which, ironically, also stars Franco’s brother and Rogen’s former best friend James.
Quentin Tarantino Unveils His Forever-Favorite Netflix Show: “No Competition”
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Violetta Efimova
Quentin Tarantino Unveils His Forever-Favorite Netflix Show: “No Competition”
The Anya Taylor-Joy-led miniseries remains one of Netflix’s most acclaimed projects to-date, so we better trust Quentin Tarantino’s taste.
Was Joel Right to Save Ellie? ‘The Last of Us’ Most Burning Question, Answered by Craig Mazin
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Violetta Efimova
Was Joel Right to Save Ellie? ‘The Last of Us’ Most Burning Question, Answered by Craig Mazin
The shocking hospital massacre in The Last of Us’ season 1 finale was the main reason for Joel and Ellie’s eventual fallout and one of the show’s biggest controversies. Here’s what The Last of Us’ creators had to say about the matter.
Mike Flanagan’s Highest-Rated Movie Was Co-Written by His Wife Kate Siegel & It’s a Must-Watch
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Violetta Efimova
Mike Flanagan’s Highest-Rated Movie Was Co-Written by His Wife Kate Siegel & It’s a Must-Watch
It’s not only the collaboration with Stephen King that Flanagan is famous for, as the director has also teamed up with his real-life partner for a bunch of his movies — here’s everything about one of the best of those.
7 Ways Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Remake Betrayed the Original
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Violetta Efimova
7 Ways Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Remake Betrayed the Original
Disney’s live-action reboot of the 2002 animated classics is currently breaking records in the box office, though it still lacks the charm of the original scenes that never made it to the new movie. Here’s everything fans think went wrong with live-action Lilo & Stitch.
'Your Friends and Neighbors' Finale Reactions: Plot Holes & "Sad Ending"
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Violetta Efimova
'Your Friends and Neighbors' Finale Reactions: Plot Holes & "Sad Ending"
Apple TV+’s crime drama comedy series starring Jon Hamm has been renewed for a second season, though its audiences aren’t sure they’ll have the same enthusiasm for the continuation of Coop’s story. Here’s what the show’s fans say about its first season’s flawed finale.
Jenna Ortega Gets Brutally Candid on Post-'Wednesday' Fame:  "I Was an Unhappy Person"
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Violetta Efimova
Jenna Ortega Gets Brutally Candid on Post-'Wednesday' Fame:  "I Was an Unhappy Person"
Netflix’s Wednesday came as a breakthrough moment in Ortega’s career, somehow becoming the main reason why she is trying to stay away from her character’s image as much as possible – here’s why.
10 Best Studio Ghibli Movies, Ranked From Great to Absolute Masterpiece by IMDb
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Violetta Efimova
10 Best Studio Ghibli Movies, Ranked From Great to Absolute Masterpiece by IMDb
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, Studio Ghibli’s animated feature movies have been mesmerising new audiences for decades. Here’s just a part of those you must see at least once.