Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: May 5 at 7:01 pm Effective January 17, 2025 Number of publications: 611
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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

Knives Out 4? Rian Johnson Says It’s All Up to One Actor
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Knives Out 4? Rian Johnson Says It’s All Up to One Actor
Wake Up Dead Man is currently supposed to become the final installment in the Knives Out franchise, but there’s a chance things could shift if one person decides so — here’s what director Rian Johnson has to say about the matter.
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Why Seth’s Redemption Arc in The Last of Us Season 2 Is a Huge Change from the Game
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Violetta Efimova
Why Seth’s Redemption Arc in The Last of Us Season 2 Is a Huge Change from the Game
The controversial character’s storyline gets a major update in the latest episode of The Last of Us, marking yet another major difference with the original game. We’re breaking down why this time the show’s change of Seth’s role is for the better after all.
Kevin Costner's Exit Ended Yellowstone’s Future — Here’s What Went Wrong
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Kevin Costner's Exit Ended Yellowstone’s Future — Here’s What Went Wrong
Taylor Sheridan’s feud with Kevin Costner led to Yellowstone going down the drain, but things were way worse behind closed doors — here’s why more planned seasons for the show never happened.
Jeremy Renner Gives Hilarious Explanation for Turning Down Hawkeye Season 2
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Jeremy Renner Gives Hilarious Explanation for Turning Down Hawkeye Season 2
There’s a reason why another season of Marvel’s acclaimed TV series never happened — here’s what made Jeremy Renner say “no, thank you” to Hawkeye despite its massive popularity.
Guy Ritchie to Direct Road House 2 After Doug Liman Exit: Can He Save the Franchise?
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Guy Ritchie to Direct Road House 2 After Doug Liman Exit: Can He Save the Franchise?
Doug Liman’s Road House reboot had quite a messy release back in 2024, and a future sequel to the movie is already trying hard to do things right. Guy Ritchie’s involvement might not be the solution though.
Who Else Will Die in The Last of Us? 6 Major Characters’ Deaths, Ranked by Gruesomeness
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Who Else Will Die in The Last of Us? 6 Major Characters’ Deaths, Ranked by Gruesomeness
The HBO series has already introduced the worst plot twist possible in the ongoing season 2, but there’s still much more to come in The Last of Us’ next episodes — including some other characters’ brutal end you might not expect at all.
Gillian Anderson Has a Perfect Response About Ryan Coogler’s Potential X-Files Reboot
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Gillian Anderson Has a Perfect Response About Ryan Coogler’s Potential X-Files Reboot
Coogler has recently given a major update about his work on X-Files’ remake, and the original show’s actress now doesn’t seem to have any doubts about her potential coming on board.
Who Is Eugene and How He Dies in The Last of Us, Explained
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Who Is Eugene and How He Dies in The Last of Us, Explained
Eugene may seem like a minor character in The Last of Us, but the HBO series gives him a darker twist than fans of the game expected. Did Joel really kill him — and why?
Tom Felton Slammed by Harry Potter Fans After Getting a Job in HBO Series
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Violetta Efimova
Tom Felton Slammed by Harry Potter Fans After Getting a Job in HBO Series
The actor was one of few to refrain from criticizing J.K. Rowling up after her controversial statements lately, and now it seems like HBO’s future show risks getting into even bigger scandals. Here’s what Harry Potter fans have to say about the matter.
10 Must-Watch Jesse Plemons Movies and Shows Before Sunrise on the Reaping
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Violetta Efimova
10 Must-Watch Jesse Plemons Movies and Shows Before Sunrise on the Reaping
The Hunger Games’ new prequel Sunrise on the Reaping has just cast Plemons as young Plutarch Heavensbee, adding up to the actor’s solid collection of award-worthy roles — here are some of those you should definitely check out before The Hunger Game franchise returns.