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)

 

 

Latest News by Violetta Efimova

Tom Felton Teases ‘Harry Potter’ Reunion We Didn’t Know We Needed So Much
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Tom Felton Teases ‘Harry Potter’ Reunion We Didn’t Know We Needed So Much
The actor, who is now set to return to his Harry Potter role on Broadway, hopes to see a special co-star cheering for him from the audience.
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Why Marvel Fans Are Actually Glad Red Ghost Was Cut From ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’
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Why Marvel Fans Are Actually Glad Red Ghost Was Cut From ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’
Many were dying to see an iconic villain in Matt Shakman’s new movie, but it might be way too early to be upset about the matter anyway.
New Sue Storm in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Just Made Me Want to Rewatch ‘The Crown’
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Violetta Efimova
New Sue Storm in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Just Made Me Want to Rewatch ‘The Crown’
Marvel has a new Invisible Woman, and the fans of Netflix’s hit historical drama series might know her quite well.
Not Gonna Lie, Jacob Elordi in ‘Frankenstein’ Might Be the Best Casting Ever (Guillermo del Toro Confirms)
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Not Gonna Lie, Jacob Elordi in ‘Frankenstein’ Might Be the Best Casting Ever (Guillermo del Toro Confirms)
The Amazing Spider Man’s Andrew Garfield left the leading cast just weeks before the production started, but for del Toro everything turned out in the best way possible anyway.
It’s Not Official, but ‘The Incredibles’ Lowkey Outdid ‘The Fantastic Four’ Years Ago
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Violetta Efimova
It’s Not Official, but ‘The Incredibles’ Lowkey Outdid ‘The Fantastic Four’ Years Ago
Pixar’s hit superhero animated movie has been long associated with Marvel’s The Fantastic Four, but the former’s director actually has a pretty impressive list of cinematic universes that inspired The Incredibles.
James Cameron Teases More ‘Avatar’ Stories, but Don’t Expect Them Too Soon
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
James Cameron Teases More ‘Avatar’ Stories, but Don’t Expect Them Too Soon
Cameron’s billion-worthy sci-fi franchise has three more movies to go with, and this might be bad news for those excited about the Avatar animated series.
Ari Aster Admits He Might’ve Gone Too Far With ‘Beau Is Afraid’ Final Hour
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Violetta Efimova
Ari Aster Admits He Might’ve Gone Too Far With ‘Beau Is Afraid’ Final Hour
Joaquin Phoenix’s surrealist movie was a financial catastrophe for A24, but Ari Aster believes it’s about to become one of his greatest achievements.
7 Period Dramas Like ‘The Gilded Age’ to Watch While You Wait For New Episode
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Violetta Efimova
7 Period Dramas Like ‘The Gilded Age’ to Watch While You Wait For New Episode
The Carrie Coon-led hit historical drama is almost done with its season 3, but there’s much more like The Gilded Age to stay with after the show wraps.
You Won’t Believe How The Fantastic Four Actually Got Their Powers
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Violetta Efimova
You Won’t Believe How The Fantastic Four Actually Got Their Powers
Marvel’s first family has been long regarded as some of the most powerful characters, but not everyone might know that they’ve got their superpowers by a mere accident.
Still Mad About ‘Andor’ Emmy Snub? George Martin Feels You
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Violetta Efimova
Still Mad About ‘Andor’ Emmy Snub? George Martin Feels You
“A Song of Ice and Fire” author has just given the highest praise to what fans think Emmy voters didn’t even pay attention to.