Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: June 8 at 6:46 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: June 8, 2025 7:30 pm Number of publications: 803
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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

5 Hit Miniseries You Can Watch on Netflix Right Now
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Violetta Efimova
5 Hit Miniseries You Can Watch on Netflix Right Now
These are some great options if you’re a subscription holder who likes binge-watching.
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George Martin ‘Completely Cried’ When He Saw a Real-Life Dire Wolf
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Violetta Efimova
George Martin ‘Completely Cried’ When He Saw a Real-Life Dire Wolf
The author’s A Song of Ice and Fire might have inspired a scientific group for a major recent discovery.
David Fincher’s Tarantino Sequel Receives a Confusing Update
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Violetta Efimova
David Fincher’s Tarantino Sequel Receives a Confusing Update
The future movie’s status is questionable after reports about Quentin Tarantino not being attached to his original film’s alleged sequel.
5 Best K-Dramas to Watch on Netflix Now
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Violetta Efimova
5 Best K-Dramas to Watch on Netflix Now
Another good news is that you can finish them all in just one evening.
Finally, the Real Reason Why House of the Dragon Season 2 Was So Bad After All
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Finally, the Real Reason Why House of the Dragon Season 2 Was So Bad After All
The hit show’s second season was met with a series of backlash last year, and HBO’s decisions are to blame.
Landman Season 1 Initial Final Scene Made No Sense, and I’m So Glad Taylor Sheridan Changed It
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Landman Season 1 Initial Final Scene Made No Sense, and I’m So Glad Taylor Sheridan Changed It
Taylor Sheridan’s writing skills could have shined here like nowhere else, but Tommy Norris isn’t much of a chatterbox after all.
Jenna Ortega Confirms What Everyone Suspected About Scream 7 Exit
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Jenna Ortega Confirms What Everyone Suspected About Scream 7 Exit
The actress caused another scandal when she left the hit horror franchise a couple of years ago.
Billy Bob Thornton Teases Landman Season 2 Changes ‘in the Midst of This Tornado’
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Billy Bob Thornton Teases Landman Season 2 Changes ‘in the Midst of This Tornado’
Taylor Sheridan’s hit show has been recently renewed for another season after an extremely successful start last year.
Christopher Nolan Picks His $530M War Drama as His Most Radical Movie Ever
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Violetta Efimova
Christopher Nolan Picks His $530M War Drama as His Most Radical Movie Ever
The Oscar-winning war thriller is the director’s pride and joy 8 years after its release.
Even Julia Schlaepfer Foreshadowed Her Character's Predictable Outcome in 1923
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Violetta Efimova
Even Julia Schlaepfer Foreshadowed Her Character's Predictable Outcome in 1923
Taylor Sheridan’s latest hit quickly went down into disgrace after a record-breaking start.