Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: August 12 at 5:16 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: August 12, 2025 6:00 pm Number of publications: 1110
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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)

 

 

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Binge These 6 Emma Myers Movies and Shows As You Wait for ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Volume 2
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Binge These 6 Emma Myers Movies and Shows As You Wait for ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Volume 2
Wednesday’s long-awaited season 2 is (partially) here, which means you might already be missing Emma Myers’ Enid — no worries, here are some options you shouldn’t miss either.
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This ‘Starfighter’ News Has ‘Star Wars’ Fans Hyped Up: Who Will Matt Smith Play?
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This ‘Starfighter’ News Has ‘Star Wars’ Fans Hyped Up: Who Will Matt Smith Play?
Doctor Who’s actor joins Ryan Gosling in a new Star Wars movie, and fans can’t think of a better fit for a villainous role.
10 ‘Stranger Things’ Most Rewatchable Episodes, Ranked by IMDb
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Violetta Efimova
10 ‘Stranger Things’ Most Rewatchable Episodes, Ranked by IMDb
Netflix’s hit sci-fi series is making its way back in a couple of months, but here’s a suggestion — what if you revisit Stranger Things’ fan-favourite episodes in the meantime?
Fans Aren’t Buying the Hype Around ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Possible Renewal
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Violetta Efimova
Fans Aren’t Buying the Hype Around ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Possible Renewal
HBO’s next Game of Thrones prequel might have just secured itself a pretty bright future, but some think it might not be for long after all.
Henry Cavill Can Return to 'Superman' — In a Villainous Role
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Violetta Efimova
Henry Cavill Can Return to 'Superman' — In a Villainous Role
Superman’s actor isn’t reprizing his role in James Gunn’s new movie, but instead he could continue DC’s trend with a much more fitting role.
‘The Gilded Age’ Director Addresses Gladys’ Controversial Moment in Season 3: “Mom Was Right”
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Violetta Efimova
‘The Gilded Age’ Director Addresses Gladys’ Controversial Moment in Season 3: “Mom Was Right”
Carrie Coon’s Bertha Russell became a divisive figure after that plot twist in The Gilded Age’s season 3, but it seems like her daughter Gladys might be getting her happy ending after all.
We Should Thank George Lucas for ‘The Godfather’ Existence, Here’s Why
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Violetta Efimova
We Should Thank George Lucas for ‘The Godfather’ Existence, Here’s Why
Coppola’s greatest movie yet was abandoned by several more filmmakers before George Lucas somehow saw its potential.
Just Saw ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’? Here Are 10 More Joseph Quinn Hits
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Violetta Efimova
Just Saw ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’? Here Are 10 More Joseph Quinn Hits
Chrissy wake up, a list of the best performances from a new Marvel star has just dropped.
Dacre Montgomery Clarifies If Billy Will Return in 'Stranger Things' Season 5
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Violetta Efimova
Dacre Montgomery Clarifies If Billy Will Return in 'Stranger Things' Season 5
Max’s brother had a vital role in Stranger Things, but the newest update from the actor hints we shouldn’t be too hopeful for his return in the final chapter.
'The Mandalorian & Grogu': Release Date, Plot Details & Fans’ Biggest Complaint
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Violetta Efimova
'The Mandalorian & Grogu': Release Date, Plot Details & Fans’ Biggest Complaint
The Mandalorian’s latest season garnered lots of “meh” reactions from fans, and it seems like the upcoming movie might not be able to fix it after all.