Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: May 9 at 8:16 am Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: May 9, 2025 9:00 am Number of publications: 632
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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

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.
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Charlie Cox From: Daredevil

We already miss him.

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Shrek 5’s Big Problem Isn’t a New Thing in the Franchise
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Shrek 5’s Big Problem Isn’t a New Thing in the Franchise
The upcoming movie’s first teaser received a major backlash for a number of reasons.
You Have 16 Days to Watch This Gripping Historical Drama With Kit Harrington Before It Leaves Netflix
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Violetta Efimova
You Have 16 Days to Watch This Gripping Historical Drama With Kit Harrington Before It Leaves Netflix
The series also stars Mark Gatiss and is a perfect watch for those who still miss BBC’s Sherlock.
5 Great TV Shows You Never Knew Were Based on Books
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Violetta Efimova
5 Great TV Shows You Never Knew Were Based on Books
Some of those even turned into modern hit series much more compelling than their original source.
House of the Dragon Star Teases an Exciting Update on Season 3 Start
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
House of the Dragon Star Teases an Exciting Update on Season 3 Start
The show’s second season was expected to feature some major events from George Martin’s book, but was ultimately met with harsh fan backlash.
Fans Have Only One Thing to Say About FBI: International and Most Wanted’s Double Cancellation
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Fans Have Only One Thing to Say About FBI: International and Most Wanted’s Double Cancellation
Both series were FBI’s long-standing spinoffs, but there’s only one that viewers wanted to stay for longer.
5 Taylor Sheridan Movies You Should Watch After Yellowstone
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
5 Taylor Sheridan Movies You Should Watch After Yellowstone
The hit show wrapped up last year after 5 seasons, but Taylor Sheridan has plenty of other options for you to consider.
Dungeons & Dragons Adaptation With 91% RT Score Is Finally Available on Netflix
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Dungeons & Dragons Adaptation With 91% RT Score Is Finally Available on Netflix
Released 2 years ago, the movie starring Chris Pine became the original game’s faithful adaptation and received universal acclaim.
You Should Watch This 2013 Drama With 92% RT Score If You Liked A Complete Unknown
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
You Should Watch This 2013 Drama With 92% RT Score If You Liked A Complete Unknown
The movie stars Oscar Isaac in a story suspiciously similar to the one of Bob Dylan.
Stephen King’s New Adaptation Just Reached a Major Box Office Milestone
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Stephen King’s New Adaptation Just Reached a Major Box Office Milestone
The movie starring Theo James as the lead is currently playing in theatres.