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

'The Paper' Release Update Has 'The Office' Fans Devastated
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Violetta Efimova
'The Paper' Release Update Has 'The Office' Fans Devastated
The Office’s highly anticipated spinoff seems to be doomed, though some fans still believe that The Paper does have a chance.
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Ruairi O'Connor (Orpheus) From: The Sandman

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Patricia Arquette Teases "Inside" Season 3 Update
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Violetta Efimova
Patricia Arquette Teases "Inside" Season 3 Update
True Romance’s actress has some good news for the show’s fans, but she isn’t yet ready to reveal it all — just because Arquette doesn’t know much more about Severance’s season 3 than we do.
Tarantino Reveals the Only Movie That Makes Him Jealous
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Violetta Efimova
Tarantino Reveals the Only Movie That Makes Him Jealous
There are tens of movies in Quentin Tarantino’s top list of favorites, but only this Japanese war drama makes him wish he was the one to direct it.
Forget ‘Titanic’, This Is the Leonardo DiCaprio Movie He Loves Watching the Most
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Forget ‘Titanic’, This Is the Leonardo DiCaprio Movie He Loves Watching the Most
Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-winning drama is Leonardo DiCaprio’s personal favorite, and we totally get it.
Quentin Tarantino Calls ‘Kill Bill’ “Ultimate Quentin Movie”, but Not His Best
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Quentin Tarantino Calls ‘Kill Bill’ “Ultimate Quentin Movie”, but Not His Best
Tarantino’s magnum opus is something no one else could have done, but there’s a different movie that the director considers his true masterpiece.
Why the ‘Desperate Housewives’ Plane Crash Still Has Fans Divided
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Why the ‘Desperate Housewives’ Plane Crash Still Has Fans Divided
One major character has become the most certain victim of one of the biggest tragedies in Desperate Housewives, but there was something else that left a lasting impact on Wisteria Lane.
‘The Last of Us’ Showrunner Teases Season 3 Fixing a Major S2 Issue
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
‘The Last of Us’ Showrunner Teases Season 3 Fixing a Major S2 Issue
There might be no need for The Last of Us’ season 4 after all.
What Will Tarantino's 10th Movie Be About? 10 Best Fan Theories
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Violetta Efimova
What Will Tarantino's 10th Movie Be About? 10 Best Fan Theories
Quentin Tarantino’s final movie might not get a confirmation for another couple of years, so here’s some wishful thinking from the director’s fans who have all their ideas laid out for Tarantino to choose from.
LOIS Explained: The Secret Program That Shapes ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Mystery
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Violetta Efimova
LOIS Explained: The Secret Program That Shapes ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Mystery
Jenna Ortega’s character spent several episodes in Wednesday season 2 trying to find someone who, well, doesn’t really exist. Here's who, or rather what, LOIS turned out to be, and what it means for the show's future.
Before ‘Wednesday’, Georgie Farmer Starred in a Disney Show, but Not With Jenna Ortega
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Before ‘Wednesday’, Georgie Farmer Starred in a Disney Show, but Not With Jenna Ortega
Wednesday and Ajax’s actors caused quite a stir with a rumour of them having starred in a 2016 Disney Channel TV series, but there might have been a mere name confusion.