Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: August 31 at 4:04 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: August 31, 2025 4:48 pm Number of publications: 1222
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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

Original ‘Narnia’ Star Reacts to Greta Gerwig’s Reboot: “It’s Speaking to a New Generation”
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Original ‘Narnia’ Star Reacts to Greta Gerwig’s Reboot: “It’s Speaking to a New Generation”
Gerwig’s upcoming reboot isn’t coming in theatres anytime soon, but Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian’s actor might be the first to go and get a ticket when it’s out.
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Why Is ‘Tom and Jerry’ a Silent Show?
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Why Is ‘Tom and Jerry’ a Silent Show?
Silent action in Tom and Jerry’s instalments led to numerous speculations about the show being originally meant for deaf people — however, the creators’ idea was much simpler.
Peter Jackson Gives a Major Update on His New Movies: “Certainly Not Retired”
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Peter Jackson Gives a Major Update on His New Movies: “Certainly Not Retired”
It’s been more than ten years without new movies from The Lord of the Rings’ director, but Jackson might be returning with a new project sooner than you think — here’s what he said.
How to Read ‘The Sandman’ Comic Books in Order, Explained
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
How to Read ‘The Sandman’ Comic Books in Order, Explained
Neil Gaiman’s hit comic book series had a long run of ten volumes, but there’s much more to explore in The Sandman’s further specials — here’s a full guide on the series’ reading order.
‘The Sandman’ Showrunner Explains Why Season 2 Is Final: “Anthologies Are Very Difficult to Pull Off”
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Violetta Efimova
‘The Sandman’ Showrunner Explains Why Season 2 Is Final: “Anthologies Are Very Difficult to Pull Off”
Fans have long speculated about the real reasons for the show’s ending so soon, but it seems like The Sandman has been planned like this all along — here’s what its showrunner said.
Who Are the Endless in ‘The Sandman’ & Where Do They Come From?
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Who Are the Endless in ‘The Sandman’ & Where Do They Come From?
Despite dispersing itself on numerous storylines and characters, Neil Gaiman’s comic book series mostly centres on a specific set of mythical creatures called the Endless family — here’s everything you need to know about them.
James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Gets First Reviews & Praise for a Character Critics “Would Rather See a Movie About”
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Gets First Reviews & Praise for a Character Critics “Would Rather See a Movie About”
DC’s upcoming reboot of the Superman story might not be an instant hit right away, though it still succeeded in getting the first critics’ interest in some supporting characters — and the choice might be surprising.
Blame ‘Game of Thrones’ Finale for “The Winds of Winter” Long Wait: Here’s Why Martin Can’t Finish It
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Blame ‘Game of Thrones’ Finale for “The Winds of Winter” Long Wait: Here’s Why Martin Can’t Finish It
George Martin’s feud with fans over “The Winds of Winter” has been going on for more than a decade, but the novel might have actually been finished years ago — here’s what a new rumour suggests.
7 Best Sports Drama Movies to Watch If You Loved ‘F1: The Movie’
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
7 Best Sports Drama Movies to Watch If You Loved ‘F1: The Movie’
Brad Pitt’s new massive hit is getting closer to yet another box office milestone and a potential sequel, so here are some other similar options if you already can’t wait to see what’s next for F1: The Movie.
Is The Sandman Season 2 Still Worth Watching? Even Graphic Novel Fans Say Yes
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Is The Sandman Season 2 Still Worth Watching? Even Graphic Novel Fans Say Yes
The release of the show’s second season was a bit controversial with all the loud negative reviews, but The Sandman’s fans are sure these issues have nothing to do with the series itself — here’s what they say.