Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: March 30 at 5:46 pm Last date of publication: March 30, 2026 6:30 pm Number of publications: 1409
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Violetta – freelance writer and entertainment reporter.

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 as a freelance reporter
  • 1 year of internships at film studios and at the Russian Film Festival in Paris
  • Contributing 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 Fantasy Series on Netflix That ‘The Sandman’ Fans Will Love
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Violetta Efimova
10 Fantasy Series on Netflix That ‘The Sandman’ Fans Will Love
The adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s hit comic book series has just wrapped up, but Netflix has a whole range of fantasy dramas to offer.
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Who Is Nada in ‘The Sandman’? Why Netflix Recast the Mysterious Queen in Season 2
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Who Is Nada in ‘The Sandman’? Why Netflix Recast the Mysterious Queen in Season 2
Umulisa Gahiga took over the role in The Sandman’s season 2, which also changed the character in several major ways.
Guillermo del Toro Names Movie That “Can Be Rewatched Endlessly”
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Guillermo del Toro Names Movie That “Can Be Rewatched Endlessly”
And it’s a Martin Scorsese timeless classic with Robert De Niro.
‘The Godfather’ Star Explains Why OG Movie Is Better Than the Sequel: “A Bit More Fun”
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
‘The Godfather’ Star Explains Why OG Movie Is Better Than the Sequel: “A Bit More Fun”
Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic movie was never the same after losing its essential character, and Robert Duvall was the one to regret it the most.
10 Best Movies With Hans Zimmer Score to Watch Before ‘Euphoria’ Season 3
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
10 Best Movies With Hans Zimmer Score to Watch Before ‘Euphoria’ Season 3
The legendary composer will be back for the last season of Sam Levinson’s teen drama, but you can still catch up with Hans Zimmer’s other iconic works in case you haven’t done it yet.
'Lilo & Stitch 2' Update Revives Fans' Hope for an Actually Decent Sequel
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
'Lilo & Stitch 2' Update Revives Fans' Hope for an Actually Decent Sequel
The 2002 movie’s live-action remake was a bit of disappointment despite hitting the $1 billion mark, but it seems like the right person will be there for the upcoming sequel after all.
‘Stick’ Fans Want Zero Screen Time for This Character After Season 2 Renewal
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
‘Stick’ Fans Want Zero Screen Time for This Character After Season 2 Renewal
Many didn’t have much faith in the Owen Wilson-led golf-themed comedy, but now everyone is cheering the series’ future — without one major figure though.
Here’s Why the Sisters of the Frenzy May Doom Dream in ‘The Sandman’ Finale
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Here’s Why the Sisters of the Frenzy May Doom Dream in ‘The Sandman’ Finale
Three mysterious characters in The Sandman’s season 2 volume 1 finale are responsible for the most shocking plot twist, but they might do something similar in the show’s upcoming definite finale.
7 Highest-Rated Marvel Movies to Watch Before ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
7 Highest-Rated Marvel Movies to Watch Before ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’
Marvel’s new Fantastic Four movie has already made its first steps towards overwhelming success days before the premiere, so there’s still time to catch up with some other superhero hits of the past years.
Jason Momoa Defends His Son After ‘Dune 3’ Casting Controversy: “He’s Holding Sh—t Down With Denis Villeneuve”
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Jason Momoa Defends His Son After ‘Dune 3’ Casting Controversy: “He’s Holding Sh—t Down With Denis Villeneuve”
Game of Thrones’ actor can’t be prouder as son Nakoa-Wolf’s gets a major role in Denis Villeneuve’s hit sci-fi, but fans aren’t sharing Momoa’s enthusiasm.