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

George Martin’s New Box Office Failure Lands on Streaming This Week
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Violetta Efimova
George Martin’s New Box Office Failure Lands on Streaming This Week
The overwhelming praise from Game of Thrones’ author wasn’t a guarantee for the movie to break even.
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1923 Ending Labeled ‘One of the Stupidest Series Finales’ After Season 2 Wrap
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Violetta Efimova
1923 Ending Labeled ‘One of the Stupidest Series Finales’ After Season 2 Wrap
Taylor Sheridan has recently received numerous waves of backlash ahead of his hit show’s conclusion. Here’s another one.
Nicole Kidman’s 5 Highest-Rated Movies to Watch Instead of Holland
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Nicole Kidman’s 5 Highest-Rated Movies to Watch Instead of Holland
The actress’ latest release isn’t doing well with critics, but some others are timeless hits.
Timothée Chalamet’s Next $90M Movie Is Already a Tiring Fiction With Over 100 Characters
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Timothée Chalamet’s Next $90M Movie Is Already a Tiring Fiction With Over 100 Characters
This time, however, there’s nothing of a traditional biopic there — Chalamet’s new endeavour is more of a monster version of Avengers: Infinity War.
Parker Posey’s 5 Best Movies to Watch If You Liked Her in The White Lotus
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Parker Posey’s 5 Best Movies to Watch If You Liked Her in The White Lotus
Hands down, Posey was one of the highlights of The White Lotus season 3 — and if you want more content with her, we’ve got you.
Ancient Western Record-Breaker Will Keep You Hooked for 20 Seasons Straight
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Ancient Western Record-Breaker Will Keep You Hooked for 20 Seasons Straight
The hit series was a record-breaking matter until, well, The Simpsons came along.
5 Best Netflix Movies With Perfect (or Nearly Perfect) Rotten Tomatoes Scores
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
5 Best Netflix Movies With Perfect (or Nearly Perfect) Rotten Tomatoes Scores
The streamer hides plenty of highly acclaimed gems you never thought you’d find there — the list even includes a major Oscar winner.
Brad Pitt’s Forgotten 2007 Western Should Be on Every Genre Fan’s Must-Watch List
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Brad Pitt’s Forgotten 2007 Western Should Be on Every Genre Fan’s Must-Watch List
The star-packed movie first bombed in the box office, but then redeemed its positions, becoming a cult classic among the audiences.
Stephen Graham’s Chaotic Show With 100% RT Score Is Leaving Netflix in May
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Stephen Graham’s Chaotic Show With 100% RT Score Is Leaving Netflix in May
It’s time to watch another hit show from Adolescence’s production team before it’s forever gone from the platform.
Bye Paramount+, Hello Netflix: Hit Taylor Sheridan Show Jumps to Another Platform
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Bye Paramount+, Hello Netflix: Hit Taylor Sheridan Show Jumps to Another Platform
The big move is initiated in the midst of Sheridan’s tensions with Paramount+.