Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: June 8 at 9:56 am Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: June 8, 2025 10:40 am Number of publications: 801
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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

Mads Mikkelsen Lands New Role Hannibal Fans Are Guaranteed to Love
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Mads Mikkelsen Lands New Role Hannibal Fans Are Guaranteed to Love
Ramin Bahrani’s upcoming prison drama is now set to star Mads Mikkelsen in a compelling and pretty exotic role Hannibal’s fans have been waiting for ever since the show’s ending in 2015. Here’s what to expect from the movie potentially coming to the screens next year.
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Helen Mirren ‘Fully Expected’ This 1923 Plot Twist That Never Happened
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Violetta Efimova
Helen Mirren ‘Fully Expected’ This 1923 Plot Twist That Never Happened
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone prequel has received lots of backlash after its second season’s finale, but could have made things even worse if Helen Mirren’s own predictions had become true. Here’s why the actress thinks she was lucky to not see this happening.
Janet McTeer’s 10 Movies & Shows You Should See Before Harry Potter Series Arrives
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Violetta Efimova
Janet McTeer’s 10 Movies & Shows You Should See Before Harry Potter Series Arrives
Janet McTeer has been confirmed as the new McGonagall in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, which means you might want to know who we’re dealing with this time. Here are some of the best movies and TV shows the actress has starred in.
What Did Dina Find in the Pharmacy? The Last of Us Episode 4 Twist Explained
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Violetta Efimova
What Did Dina Find in the Pharmacy? The Last of Us Episode 4 Twist Explained
Dina’s major revelation in The Last of Us’ episode 4 follows soon after she finds something mysterious while exploring an abandoned Seattle pharmacy alongside Ellie. We break down on that off-screen item and how it connects to yet another major plot twist of the second season.
What Ellie’s Song in The Last of Us Episode 4 Means for Her and Joel’s Story, Explained
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Violetta Efimova
What Ellie’s Song in The Last of Us Episode 4 Means for Her and Joel’s Story, Explained
Ellie and Dina’s touching moment in The Last of Us’ recent episode draws parallels with the former’s relationship with Joel, even without Pedro Pascal’s character being present on the screen. Here’s why it’s a crucial moment for Ellie now that Joel is gone.
Jesse’s Backstory and Fate in The Last of Us Season 2 and Video Game, Explained
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Violetta Efimova
Jesse’s Backstory and Fate in The Last of Us Season 2 and Video Game, Explained
Young Mazino’s character made his debut in The Last of Us’ ongoing season 2 and is about to get a much bigger role now that the latest episode has introduced Dina’s plot twist. Here’s everything you need to know about Jesse and his role in both the video game and HBO series.
The Last of Us Episode 4 Changes Ellie’s Immunity Reveal (It’s Better Than the Game)
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Violetta Efimova
The Last of Us Episode 4 Changes Ellie’s Immunity Reveal (It’s Better Than the Game)
Ellie’s revelation about her immunity to Dina was completely accidental in The Last of Us’ video game, though the show makes this scene a crucial moment in their relationship. Here’s how the HBO series managed that major difference from the game in a truly brilliant way.
A Simple Favor Director Paul Feig Defends Blake Lively Amid Backlash: ‘Outrage Is Boring’
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Violetta Efimova
A Simple Favor Director Paul Feig Defends Blake Lively Amid Backlash: ‘Outrage Is Boring’
The anticipated release of A Simple Favor’s sequel has been smothered by Lively’s ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni, and Paul Feig is one of few to get to the actress’ side — here’s why.
Josh Peck’s Best Movies & Shows to Watch After His The Last of Us Surprising Cameo
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Violetta Efimova
Josh Peck’s Best Movies & Shows to Watch After His The Last of Us Surprising Cameo
Peck’s brief appearance in The Last of Us’ latest episode turned out to be one of the most significant moments for understanding the war between the WLF and the Seraphites. Here are some more movies and TV series starring Josh Peck that you definitely should check out.
Eric Kripke Spills Tea on Supernatural Reunion in The Boys Season 5: 'All in the Same Frame Together'
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Violetta Efimova
Eric Kripke Spills Tea on Supernatural Reunion in The Boys Season 5: 'All in the Same Frame Together'
Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins are now confirmed to join Jensen Ackles in The Boys’ upcoming final season, but there’s even more that Supernatural fans can get excited about. Here’s what both shows’ creator Eric Kripke has just revealed.