Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: May 29 at 6:31 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: May 29, 2025 7:15 pm Number of publications: 746
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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

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Finale, Explained
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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Finale, Explained
Another shocking death has marked the ending of The Last of Us’ second season, paving the way for even more drama in the upcoming season 3. We unpack everything that’s happened in the show’s latest episode.
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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Finale Sparks Fan Backlash: “Worse Than Game of Thrones”
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Violetta Efimova
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Finale Sparks Fan Backlash: “Worse Than Game of Thrones”
The second season’s eventful finale has just set up even more troubles for Ellie in The Last of Us’ season 3, though she still had to face some cringey consequences of her revenge quest. Here’s what the original game’s fans are ranting about right now.
Milly Alcock Faced Her Worst Fear as an Actor Just 2 Days Into Filming ‘House of the Dragon’
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Violetta Efimova
Milly Alcock Faced Her Worst Fear as an Actor Just 2 Days Into Filming ‘House of the Dragon’
Having risen to stardom thanks to the role of young Rhaenyra Targaryen, Milly Alcock conquered everyone’s hearts, but there was one person left unimpressed. Here’s what made the actress question her acting skills while working on House of the Dragon’s season 1.
Nick Offerman’s Character in ‘The Last of Us’ Explained: Who Is Bill?
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Violetta Efimova
Nick Offerman’s Character in ‘The Last of Us’ Explained: Who Is Bill?
Parks and Recreation’s actor landed a side character’s role in The Last of Us’ season 1, though his storyline turned out to be way more significant than in the original video game. Here’s where you could see Nick Offerman in the HBO series.
‘Sherlock’ Needs to Become a “Superlative Version” of Itself for Benedict Cumberbatch’s Return
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Violetta Efimova
‘Sherlock’ Needs to Become a “Superlative Version” of Itself for Benedict Cumberbatch’s Return
Benedict Cumberbatch has repeatedly teased his desire to return to Sherlock in season 5, but on one and pretty challenging condition. Here’s what the actor recently said about potentially reprising the iconic role.
Molly McCann’s Tragic Role in ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’, Explained
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Violetta Efimova
Molly McCann’s Tragic Role in ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’, Explained
The actress has just joined Sunrise on the Reaping’s leading cast. Her character plays a key role in Haymitch Abernathy’s revolt against the Capitol during the 50th Hunger Games. Here’s more on Molly McCann’s part in The Hunger Games’ next prequel movie.
Who Is Plutarch Heavensbee in ‘The Hunger Games’? Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Character Explained
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Violetta Efimova
Who Is Plutarch Heavensbee in ‘The Hunger Games’? Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Character Explained
The Hunger Games’ original movie series starred the actor as one of Katniss Everdeen’s most important allies during the Rebellion. Here’s everything to know about Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Gamemaker who is also set to return in the upcoming prequel titled Sunrise on the Reaping.
Missed Laura Bailey’s Cameo in ‘The Last of Us’? Here’s Where to Spot Her
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Violetta Efimova
Missed Laura Bailey’s Cameo in ‘The Last of Us’? Here’s Where to Spot Her
Naughty Dog’s “The Last of Us” starred Laura Bailey in one of the leading roles, though the actress went on to have a completely different part in the HBO adaptation — here’s where you could have seen her in the series.
Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann’s 5 Movies and Shows to Watch Before ‘The Last of Us’ S2 Finale
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Violetta Efimova
Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann’s 5 Movies and Shows to Watch Before ‘The Last of Us’ S2 Finale
Even with all the backlash from The Last of Us fans, Mazin and Druckmann are behind one of the best video game adaptations of all time. Here are some other acclaimed films and shows that Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann wrote, produced or directed.
Neil Druckmann Explains Delayed Joel Flashbacks in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2
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Violetta Efimova
Neil Druckmann Explains Delayed Joel Flashbacks in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2
Pedro Pascal’s character was completely absent from The Last of Us’ season 2 for three episodes straight, but the decision to bring Joel back so late might have just proved itself right. At least that’s what Neil Druckmann’s initial idea suggests.