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)
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.
Was Joel Right to Save Ellie? ‘The Last of Us’ Most Burning Question, Answered by Craig Mazin
The shocking hospital massacre in The Last of Us’ season 1 finale was the main reason for Joel and Ellie’s eventual fallout and one of the show’s biggest controversies. Here’s what The Last of Us’ creators had to say about the matter.
Mike Flanagan’s Highest-Rated Movie Was Co-Written by His Wife Kate Siegel & It’s a Must-Watch
It’s not only the collaboration with Stephen King that Flanagan is famous for, as the director has also teamed up with his real-life partner for a bunch of his movies — here’s everything about one of the best of those.
7 Ways Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Remake Betrayed the Original
Disney’s live-action reboot of the 2002 animated classics is currently breaking records in the box office, though it still lacks the charm of the original scenes that never made it to the new movie. Here’s everything fans think went wrong with live-action Lilo & Stitch.
'Your Friends and Neighbors' Finale Reactions: Plot Holes & "Sad Ending"
Apple TV+’s crime drama comedy series starring Jon Hamm has been renewed for a second season, though its audiences aren’t sure they’ll have the same enthusiasm for the continuation of Coop’s story. Here’s what the show’s fans say about its first season’s flawed finale.
Jenna Ortega Gets Brutally Candid on Post-'Wednesday' Fame: "I Was an Unhappy Person"
Netflix’s Wednesday came as a breakthrough moment in Ortega’s career, somehow becoming the main reason why she is trying to stay away from her character’s image as much as possible – here’s why.
10 Best Studio Ghibli Movies, Ranked From Great to Absolute Masterpiece by IMDb
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, Studio Ghibli’s animated feature movies have been mesmerising new audiences for decades. Here’s just a part of those you must see at least once.
‘The Last of Us’ Creator Explains Seraphites Island Scene in Season 2 Finale
Ellie’s revenge quest took some pretty unexpected and seemingly unnecessary turns in The Last of Us’ season 2 finale, and one of those actually never made it to the game — here’s why.
‘House of the Dragon’ Star Gives an Exciting Update on Season 3
Last year’s season 2 has been a pretty big disappointment for House of the Dragon’s fans, but things do look more promising this time around after Steve Toussaint’s recent comments.
