Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: August 31 at 4:04 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: August 31, 2025 4:48 pm Number of publications: 1222
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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)

 

 

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I Still Can’t Believe How Good the Cast Was in That Terrible ‘Fantastic Four’ Movie
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I Still Can’t Believe How Good the Cast Was in That Terrible ‘Fantastic Four’ Movie
Marvel’s previous attempt to adapt Jack Kirby’s comic book failed for many reasons, but the Fantastic Four writer thinks it’s Avengers to blame.
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7 Greatest 90s/00s Movies Are Finally Coming to Netflix in August & I’m So Ready
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Violetta Efimova
7 Greatest 90s/00s Movies Are Finally Coming to Netflix in August & I’m So Ready
Forget Wednesday, the 2000s nostalgia is back for those keeping their Netflix subscription.
Christine Baranski’s ‘The Gilded Age’ Role Has a Mind-Blowing Real-Life Connection You Probably Missed
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Violetta Efimova
Christine Baranski’s ‘The Gilded Age’ Role Has a Mind-Blowing Real-Life Connection You Probably Missed
Baranski’s character is a major figure in The Gilded Age’s high society, and you might be surprised to find out who she’s actually inspired by.
10 Must-Watch Adam Sandler Movies on Netflix If You Loved ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
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Violetta Efimova
10 Must-Watch Adam Sandler Movies on Netflix If You Loved ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
A long-awaited sequel for 1996’s Happy Gilmore, the movie is now breaking all of Netflix’s possible records, but there are many more Sandler titles to check out on the streamer’s platform.
Netflix’s Take on ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Has One Unexpected Bright Spot
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Violetta Efimova
Netflix’s Take on ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Has One Unexpected Bright Spot
There was only one reason fans kept their hope for Netflix’s take on Jane Austen’s timeless classics, but now it seems like another big star might do the trick after all.
Who Is Lady Sarah? After Episode 6, Everyone’s Officially Least Favorite Character in ‘The Gilded Age’
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Violetta Efimova
Who Is Lady Sarah? After Episode 6, Everyone’s Officially Least Favorite Character in ‘The Gilded Age’
The Gilded Age’s latest episode has seen a major turn in Bertha Russell and Lady Sarah’s relationship, potentially leading to another character’s rise that fans have wanted all along.
Marvel Fans Were Confused About the Female Silver Surfer & Then It Finally Made Sense
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Marvel Fans Were Confused About the Female Silver Surfer & Then It Finally Made Sense
Marvel’s new movie completely changed a key character’s arc, but some think they cracked Kevin Feige’s tricky idea.
Jeremy Renner Teases Return in ‘Hawkeye’ Season 2: “My Body Will Look Good In the Tights”
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Violetta Efimova
Jeremy Renner Teases Return in ‘Hawkeye’ Season 2: “My Body Will Look Good In the Tights”
Marvel’s actor seemingly ruled out possibilities for the show’s next season several months ago, but it might take Renner less time to reconsider his decision than we all expected.
Fans See So Many Problems With ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ Sequel
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Fans See So Many Problems With ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ Sequel
Julia Roberts’ beloved romcom is about to become another victim of Hollywood’s worst trend, but fans wouldn’t mind it — if it wasn’t for one detail.
‘The Hunger Games’ Just Found Its New Katniss Everdeen, but There’s a Catch
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
‘The Hunger Games’ Just Found Its New Katniss Everdeen, but There’s a Catch
The Hunger Games’ upcoming prequel might be giving a glimpse into Katniss Everdeen’s past, but there’s another related project you likely haven’t heard about yet.