Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: May 8 at 5:46 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: May 8, 2025 6:30 pm Number of publications: 631
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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

You Can Now Watch This 1973 Hit Action Drama With 91% Audience RT Score for Free
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Violetta Efimova
You Can Now Watch This 1973 Hit Action Drama With 91% Audience RT Score for Free
Starring Bruce Lee in one of his latest roles, the movie was a massive box office hit and holds a record no one dared to beat so far.
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Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Reboot Gets Its First Controversial Casting Rumour
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Violetta Efimova
Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Reboot Gets Its First Controversial Casting Rumour
Barbie’s director has been attached to the project since last year and is currently looking for new faces for the future franchise. Some of those might be a questionable choice though.
Oscars 2025 Nominee With 97% RT Score Will Land on Max This Month
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Violetta Efimova
Oscars 2025 Nominee With 97% RT Score Will Land on Max This Month
Some say Colman Domingo was robbed of an Oscar this year, and you might soon get a chance to see why.
Ben Stiller Says Severance’s Season 2 Big Cameo Wasn’t Meant for Keanu Reeves at First
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Ben Stiller Says Severance’s Season 2 Big Cameo Wasn’t Meant for Keanu Reeves at First
Instead, the director wanted to bring on board someone even more powerful — quite literally.
David Lynch’s 1986 Classic Movie Is on Prime Video Now
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
David Lynch’s 1986 Classic Movie Is on Prime Video Now
The movie is still one of most frequent top picks among Lynch’s devoted fans.
James Bond Producers Say There’s Only One Way for Amazon to Save the Franchise From Falling Apart
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
James Bond Producers Say There’s Only One Way for Amazon to Save the Franchise From Falling Apart
The franchise’s future is in a big danger now that it’s taken away from Barbara Broccoli.
5 Gene Hackman Westerns Taylor Sheridan Can Look Up to
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
5 Gene Hackman Westerns Taylor Sheridan Can Look Up to
The actor has recently passed away at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy of a 45-year-long career span.
4 Long-Awaited TV Shows Coming to Apple TV+ in March
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
4 Long-Awaited TV Shows Coming to Apple TV+ in March
The streamer is becoming a much more tempting option than Netflix when it comes to quality content.
Anne Hathaway’s Overlooked 2004 Musical Romcom Is on Prime Video Now
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Anne Hathaway’s Overlooked 2004 Musical Romcom Is on Prime Video Now
Unlike the actress’ pretty alike-looking story in a 2001 comedy The Princess Diaries, this fairytale turned out to be a total disaster. It’s still a beloved 2000s flick though.
The White Lotus S3 E3 Song Change Might Have Been a Huge Spoiler We’re Not Ready For
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
The White Lotus S3 E3 Song Change Might Have Been a Huge Spoiler We’re Not Ready For
Something is cooking for the show’s returning characters from season 1.