Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: August 13 at 8:26 am Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: August 13, 2025 9:10 am Number of publications: 1111
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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)

 

 

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Kevin Costner & Diane Lane Starred in 3 Movies Together, Including This Hidden Netflix Gem
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Kevin Costner & Diane Lane Starred in 3 Movies Together, Including This Hidden Netflix Gem
The actors in fact starred together in a 2020 neo-Western thriller, but there are two more movies where you could see them sharing the screen. We’re breaking down Kevin Costner and Diane Lane’s numerous collaborations throughout the years.
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Will Ellie Die in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 3? The Game Already Has an Answer
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Will Ellie Die in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 3? The Game Already Has an Answer
The outcome of Ellie’s encounter with Abby in The Last of Us’ season 2 finale remains a mystery until season 3 comes along, but the game is always there to give you some spoilers. Here’s what will likely happen to Ellie in the show’s next seasons.
All 5 Movies Directed by Kevin Costner, Ranked by IMDb
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All 5 Movies Directed by Kevin Costner, Ranked by IMDb
Western movies and TV shows like Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone have become one of the highlights of Kevin Costner’s career. However, he was also the one to helm a couple of those Westerns — here’s every movie that the actor got to direct.
Who Is Asterid March in ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’? Her Connection to Haymitch and Katniss, Explained
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Who Is Asterid March in ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’? Her Connection to Haymitch and Katniss, Explained
Asterid makes a surprising return in Suzanne Collins’ prequel novel, revealing she’s connected to Haymitch Abernathy in more than just one way. Here’s everything you need to know about her before Sunrise on the Reaping hits theatres.
Top 10 Disney Live-Action Remakes, Ranked by IMDb
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Top 10 Disney Live-Action Remakes, Ranked by IMDb
Whether you have already cried a thousand times watching the new version of Lilo & Stitch or are still recovering from recent Snow White, these Disney remakes remain the best options the mouse-house has offered us so far.
Looks Like No One’s Excited for More ‘The Last of Us’ & Season 2 Is to Blame
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Violetta Efimova
Looks Like No One’s Excited for More ‘The Last of Us’ & Season 2 Is to Blame
A crucial moment in “The Last of Us Part II”, Abby’s point of view will become the centre of the HBO series’ attention, though some are convinced the show has already failed to do so properly — here’s why.
Who Kevin Costner Played in ‘Wyatt Earp’, Explained
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Who Kevin Costner Played in ‘Wyatt Earp’, Explained
One of many Western movies that starred Kevin Costner, Wyatt Earp had to go into a harsh competition with pretty much the same-themed movie and eventually lost it — here’s what the actor said about the matter back in the day.
10 Brilliant Dave Franco Movies & Shows to Watch After His Scene-Stealing ‘The Studio’ Cameo
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Violetta Efimova
10 Brilliant Dave Franco Movies & Shows to Watch After His Scene-Stealing ‘The Studio’ Cameo
Seth Rogen’s The Studio has become one of highlights of Dave Franco’s acting career, but there’s much more you might want to explore in the actor’s filmography — here we picked some of the best options in case you’re not enough with Franco’s wild cameo in The Studio.
This ‘Harry Potter’-Themed Baking Show Is Your Perfect Watch Before the HBO Series
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This ‘Harry Potter’-Themed Baking Show Is Your Perfect Watch Before the HBO Series
The Harry Potter movie franchise seemingly came to its end all the way back in 2011, but there was one more special edition TV series released last year that you might have missed.
Do Dave Franco and Seth Rogen Have a Movie Together? Explained
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Do Dave Franco and Seth Rogen Have a Movie Together? Explained
Before a pretty awkward encounter at the wild CinemaCon pre-party in The Studio, Dave Franco and Seth Rogen have already met before on the set of another movie — which, ironically, also stars Franco’s brother and Rogen’s former best friend James.