Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: July 30 at 11:26 am Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: July 30, 2025 12:10 pm Number of publications: 1044
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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

You Won’t Believe How The Fantastic Four Actually Got Their Powers
Violetta Efimova
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.
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Ruairi O'Connor (Orpheus) - Crush of the day
Ruairi O'Connor (Orpheus) From: The Sandman

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Still Mad About ‘Andor’ Emmy Snub? George Martin Feels You
Violetta Efimova
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.
Who Is Mr. Crowther in ‘The Gilded Age’ & What Happened to Him After That Shocking Scam?
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Who Is Mr. Crowther in ‘The Gilded Age’ & What Happened to Him After That Shocking Scam?
Mark Boyett’s character is nowhere to be found in The Gilded Age’s season 3, but he has a direct connection to a major return in one of the recent episodes.
Eddie Murphy Just Told Us What Shrek Spinoff Is Really About & Not Everyone’s Happy
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Eddie Murphy Just Told Us What Shrek Spinoff Is Really About & Not Everyone’s Happy
Shrek’s long-debated spinoff starts its production in a couple of months, and fans wish the creators had had better ideas.
Spike Lee Praises Biggest Horror Release of 2025: “The Greatest Experience of Watching a Film”
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Spike Lee Praises Biggest Horror Release of 2025: “The Greatest Experience of Watching a Film”
There was nothing holding Malcolm X’s director back while gushing over Ryan Coogler’s hit movie, and we get it.
Melissanthi Mahut’s Character Had One Episode, but Changed ‘The Sandman’ Forever
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Melissanthi Mahut’s Character Had One Episode, but Changed ‘The Sandman’ Forever
Despite getting her own episode in The Sandman’s season 1, the actress’ character was nowhere to be found in the second instalment, yet had a direct connection to one of the most heartbreaking plot twists.
Ryan Gosling’s New Sci-Fi Epic Is a 3-Hour Space Drama & It Has First Raving Review
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Ryan Gosling’s New Sci-Fi Epic Is a 3-Hour Space Drama & It Has First Raving Review
Andy Weir’s next adaptation isn’t coming to theatres until March next year, but it seems like the movie just nailed it all months before the premiere.
John Adams’ Fate in ‘The Gilded Age’ Has Fans Raging Over TV’s Most Annoying Trope
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
John Adams’ Fate in ‘The Gilded Age’ Has Fans Raging Over TV’s Most Annoying Trope
The Gilded Age’s next episode is yet to reveal more about the fate of Claybourne Elder’s character, though the recent update from the show’s creators might be enough.
Why Vivienne Acheampong’s Role in ‘The Sandman’ Meant More Than You Think
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Why Vivienne Acheampong’s Role in ‘The Sandman’ Meant More Than You Think
The actress was featured in a minor, but important role in Netflix’s The Sandman, becoming one of the most affected by the show’s final plot twist.
10 Best Easter Eggs You Could’ve Missed in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
10 Best Easter Eggs You Could’ve Missed in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’
DC’s Superman has just got into tough competition with Marvel’s new movie which, just like the former, has plenty of hidden references going over many fans’ heads.