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

10 Best Characters From ‘The Big Bang Theory’, Ranked From Good to Greatest
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10 Best Characters From ‘The Big Bang Theory’, Ranked From Good to Greatest
Apart from the main set, The Big Bang Theory has introduced quite many side characters who have become absolute fan-favourites (yes, even compared to Sheldon). Here’s our top of the show’s most noteworthy characters that remain beloved years after The Big Bang Theory’s wrap.
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'The Bear' Season 4 Theories: Will Carmy and Claire Get Back Together?
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Violetta Efimova
'The Bear' Season 4 Theories: Will Carmy and Claire Get Back Together?
The fate of Carmy’s restaurant is one of many burning questions that The Bear’s season 4 will hopefully answer; however, nothing divides fans more than the Carmy/Claire cliffhanger at this point.
‘The Batman 2’ Release Update from James Gunn Leaves Fans Feeling Betrayed
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Violetta Efimova
‘The Batman 2’ Release Update from James Gunn Leaves Fans Feeling Betrayed
According to the co-CEO of DC, The Batman fans will have to wait for the sequel as long as it’s needed, no matter how excruciating the hiatus feels.
Jensen Ackles Gives New Soldier Boy Update for 'The Boys' Season 5: "You Never Know"
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Violetta Efimova
Jensen Ackles Gives New Soldier Boy Update for 'The Boys' Season 5: "You Never Know"
The Boys season 5 shooting isn't finished yet, but Jensen Ackles seems to be done with his part. Here's what to expect.
Joe Locke Gives Intriguing Update on 'Heartstopper' Movie: "It Is Grown Up More"
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Violetta Efimova
Joe Locke Gives Intriguing Update on 'Heartstopper' Movie: "It Is Grown Up More"
The Charlie Spring actor gives first details on the upcoming Heartstopper movie, which will also serve as the finale for Charlie and Nick’s love story that started as a hit Netflix show.
James Gunn Says DC Won’t Repeat the Fatal Mistake That "Killed" Marvel
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Violetta Efimova
James Gunn Says DC Won’t Repeat the Fatal Mistake That "Killed" Marvel
The Guardians of the Galaxy director confirms what all MCU fans suspected: Marvel has a script problem. According to Gunn, DC knows how to fix it.
Gary Oldman Fed Up With His "Rent-a-Villain" Typecast: "I Just Put a Stop to It"
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Violetta Efimova
Gary Oldman Fed Up With His "Rent-a-Villain" Typecast: "I Just Put a Stop to It"
Everyone would like even more Gary Oldman villains, except for the actor himself. Here’s why Oldman is tired of villain roles.
15 Animated Movies Too Cringe to Rewatch in 2025 (#1 Is So Bad It’s Good)
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Violetta Efimova
15 Animated Movies Too Cringe to Rewatch in 2025 (#1 Is So Bad It’s Good)
Animation has given us some of the most beloved films in cinema history, but let's be honest – not every animated movie ages like fine wine. Here are 15 that certainly didn’t.
Dakota Johnson Landed ‘Fifty Shades’ Role Thanks to Ingmar Bergman’s Classic
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Violetta Efimova
Dakota Johnson Landed ‘Fifty Shades’ Role Thanks to Ingmar Bergman’s Classic
Welcome to the universe where Fifty Shades of Grey and Ingmar Bergman’s Persona are basically directly connected.
No Oscar, No Money? ‘House of Cards’ Star Gets Brutally Honest on Equal Pay
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Violetta Efimova
No Oscar, No Money? ‘House of Cards’ Star Gets Brutally Honest on Equal Pay
Netflix’s first-ever big TV series, House of Cards, was led by Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright — but the latter couldn’t be paid the same amount as Spacey for an eyebrow-raising reason.