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)
Walton Goggins Clears His Aimee Lou Wood Feud Rumours: “Friends For F—king Ever”
The White Lotus’ stars caused quite a fuss with all the rumours about their possible feud back in the day. As it turns out, Goggins has always had an explanation which you might have not expected to be that simple.
Emma D’Arcy Describes Favorite ‘House of the Dragon’ Scenes: “So Incredibly Fun”
Battle sequences might not be the easiest ones to do in House of the Dragon, but Emma D’Arcy found joy in helming the most epic scenes of the entire show. Here’s what she had to say about House of the Dragon coming together.
Which 'Ginny and Georgia' Character Are You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign?
Ginny and Georgia’s long-awaited season 3 is finally here, so it might be the best time to find out what character you can relate to the most — we’ve got you covered here, just look for your zodiac sign.
The Harry Potter franchise has officially booked its original actor for reprising his role in the upcoming project. It might not be what you think though.
‘The Pitt’ Star Reflects on Burning Robby & Heather Question: “You Never Know”
Dr. Robby and Dr. Heather Collins’ behind-the-scenes personal drama has become one of the most intriguing storylines in The Pitt’s season 1, but the next instalment won’t address it either — Tracy Ifeachor explains why.
8 Ghibli Movies That Hit You Even Harder When You’re Older
Some may consider Studio Ghibli’s movies a kids thing, but Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata’s stories might be all the way more revealing and even traumatizing for the older audiences. Here’s our take on which films produced by Studio Ghibli resonate with adults much more than with children.
‘House of the Dragon’ Showrunner Teases “Conceptual” Episode Unlike Anything in Westeros History
The Targaryens’ war is finally coming in House of the Dragon’s season 3, but a new character might even be a much bigger deal than all those bloody battles — here’s what Ryan Condal said about the show’s next instalment recently.
Taylor Sheridan Says His ‘Yellowstone’ Franchise Is “Nonsensical”: “I’m Just Not That F—king Special”
Yellowstone has become a revolutionary phenomenon in the Western genre, but Taylor Sheridan thinks he’s just one of those humble movie guys that might not be that interesting to the public.
Danny Boyle Confirms Cillian Murphy’s Return in ‘28 Years Later’ Sequel, but There’s a Catch
Murphy’s possible comeback to his role in the franchise’s next movie might now be the first thing to consider before the production starts — here’s why.
Kevin Costner Was in a Space Movie That Almost Won an Oscar: Remember It?
Everyone might be used to seeing Kevin Costner in cowboy-ish clothes like in Yellowstone, though he once appeared as a completely different character in a 2016 Oscar-nominated drama. Coincidentally, this was also Costner’s hardest role yet.
