Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: August 31 at 4:04 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: August 31, 2025 4:48 pm Number of publications: 1222
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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)

 

 

Latest News by Violetta Efimova

5 'Paw Patrol' Highest-Rated Episodes Even Adults Should Watch
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Violetta Efimova
5 'Paw Patrol' Highest-Rated Episodes Even Adults Should Watch
Not every children show has been adults’ favorite too, but Paw Patrol definitely deserves to be one just due to these top episodes with a much bigger meaning that might have gone over kids’ heads.
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Ruairi O'Connor (Orpheus) From: The Sandman

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Let 'Squid Game' Go: 7 Even Better Shows to Watch After Season 3
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Violetta Efimova
Let 'Squid Game' Go: 7 Even Better Shows to Watch After Season 3
It might not be all over for Squid Game after all, but these options are probably your lifesavers until a potential spinoff arrives.
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Theories: Is Quaritch Alive & Will Neytiri Switch Sides?
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Violetta Efimova
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Theories: Is Quaritch Alive & Will Neytiri Switch Sides?
James Cameron’s next Avatar instalment will finally arrive in theatres in December after a series of delays, so it might be the best time to make predictions.
Who Is Zuma in ‘Paw Patrol’?
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Who Is Zuma in ‘Paw Patrol’?
Despite not being one of Paw Patrol’s frontrunners, Zuma is a significant addition to the team and probably one of the best characters out there. Here’s everything you need to know about Zuma and his role in Paw Patrol.
‘Peppa Pig’ Baby Reveal Shook the Internet — And It Was Genius Marketing
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
‘Peppa Pig’ Baby Reveal Shook the Internet — And It Was Genius Marketing
Despite remaining just a children’s show for a long time, Peppa Pig is now turning into a cultural phenomenon that goes way beyond the TV industry. Here’s why Peppa’s family (or specifically her mother) has now become one of the biggest trends of the year.
The Only Ryder Explainer You Need to Understand His Role in ‘Paw Patrol’
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
The Only Ryder Explainer You Need to Understand His Role in ‘Paw Patrol’
The children's hit show is mostly led by the team of puppies, but there’s another important character that gets an even bigger role. Here’s everything you need to know about Ryder and what he does in Paw Patrol.
‘The Simpsons’ Producer Explains Marge’s Fate After Death Scene: “There Is No Canon”
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
‘The Simpsons’ Producer Explains Marge’s Fate After Death Scene: “There Is No Canon”
The major plot twist was quite a shocker in The Simpsons’ latest episode, but Marge was actually never in danger — here’s why she probably never will be until the very end of the series.
Sam Rockwell Says He Still Gets Paid for a Role He Never Got Decades Ago
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Sam Rockwell Says He Still Gets Paid for a Role He Never Got Decades Ago
Rockwell’s single line never made it to the movie, but that never stopped residual checks from coming — here’s what the actor said about the matter.
Every Death in ‘Squid Game’ Season 3, Ranked by Impact
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Every Death in ‘Squid Game’ Season 3, Ranked by Impact
As expected, Netflix’s massive hit has ended on a pretty disheartening note, ending things with some of the most beloved characters in the entire series. Here’s every game player that died in Squid Game’s finale.
All Real-Life Chefs Who Had a Cameo in 'The Bear'
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Violetta Efimova
All Real-Life Chefs Who Had a Cameo in 'The Bear'
Several major culinary experts had their big moment in The Bear’s season 3, and the list even includes a big movie star. Here’s every chef cameo you could have missed in the show’s previous instalment.