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
Sorry, but Taylor Sheridan Is to Blame for Ruining His Chaotic Yellowstone Franchise Himself
Sheridan’s Yellowstone and 1923 finales went down the drain after an extremely successful start, but that could have been easily avoided. Here’s what went wrong and what the director has to do with it.
6 Hunger Games Characters Who Need Their Own Spinoff After Sunrise on the Reaping
The Hunger Games’ universe is being expanded by yet another prequel, this time focusing on Haymitch Abernathy’s victory, though Suzanne Collins’ book series still might need a couple of more installments. Here are some of the Hunger Games tributes whose background stories the franchise’s fans are dying to know more about.
Who Is Burdock Everdeen in The Hunger Games, Explained
The character crosses paths with Haymitch Abernathy in Suzanne Collins’ Sunrise on the Reaping, but his identity isn’t revealed explicitly until the book’s epilogue. Here’s what we know about Burdock and his connection to The Hunger Games movie series.
Will The Last of Us Kill Off Tommy? What We Know So Far
Joel’s brother is obviously one of the first to go after the killers of Pedro Pascal’s character, which will also be followed by its own repercussions. We break down on what happens to Tommy in The Last of Us’ video game.
The Handmaid’s Tale Creators Say ‘There Was No Escape’ From That Shocking Plot Twist in Episode 6
A heartbreaking twist for June became the point of no return in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6, risking to move everything into a very different direction ahead of the show’s big finale. Here’s what the showrunners have to say about that unexpected character development — major spoilers ahead!
How Old Is President Snow in Sunrise on the Reaping? Explained
Suzanne Collins’ new prequel finds President Snow decades after the events of The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, but the character’s health condition is the only indication of his age. Let’s see how old President Snow is in Sunrise on the Reaping.
How Many Districts Are There in The Hunger Games, Explained
Suzanne Collins’ dystopian United States are split into several regions, with each of those having its own specialty and even dark secrets — here’s why a lost district has always been a big deal for Katniss Everdeen’s rebellion.
Wiress in The Hunger Games: Her Backstory, Victory in the 49th Games, and Role in Sunrise on the Reaping
Wiress first appears in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, but she also plays an important role in the original movie series’ upcoming prequel Sunrise on the Reaping. Here’s what you have to know about the character whose Hunger Games win might deserve its own spinoff.
These 1923 Stars Are Ready to Return in Taylor Sheridan’s 1944
Taylor Sheridan’s next Yellowstone prequel series will likely revolve around different characters, but still might bring back some of the 1923 actors. We’re weighing in on who can potentially return in the upcoming show.
What Is Flint Striker in Sunrise on the Reaping, Explained
Haymitch’s birthday present from Lenore Dove seems to be a rebellion symbol as strong as Katniss’ mockingjay, though it actually finds its use during the 50th Hunger Games. Here’s how a District 12 token contributes to Haymitch’s victory in the Hunger Games.
