Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: July 30 at 11:26 am Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: July 30, 2025 12:10 pm Number of publications: 1044
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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 Pitt’ Creator Confirms Long-Awaited Plot Twist in Season 2
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‘The Pitt’ Creator Confirms Long-Awaited Plot Twist in Season 2
Fans were worried about Noah Wyle’s Dr Robby after the first season’s flashback scenes, but the next instalment will bring it up in one of The Pitt’s most important themes.
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David Corenswet Reveals His Dream Role Outside of DCU: “Don’t Have to Learn Any Choreography”
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Violetta Efimova
David Corenswet Reveals His Dream Role Outside of DCU: “Don’t Have to Learn Any Choreography”
Superman’s leading star doesn’t mind a sequel for James Gunn’s hit movie, but he would definitely exchange it for a chance in another big franchise.
‘The Sandman’ Showrunner Reveals What’s Next for the Show After Season 2
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Violetta Efimova
‘The Sandman’ Showrunner Reveals What’s Next for the Show After Season 2
Netflix’s hit fantasy drama had exciting plans for season 3, but The Sandman’s creator thinks it never came to be for many different reasons.
‘The Sandman’ Creator Explains That Major Love Story Change in Season 2: “They Are Perfect For Each Other” 
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Violetta Efimova
‘The Sandman’ Creator Explains That Major Love Story Change in Season 2: “They Are Perfect For Each Other” 
Netflix’s hit fantasy drama has just debuted an unexpected couple which, ironically, saved The Sandman some money.
Ralph Davis’ ‘House of the Dragon’ Role Was Short But Pretty Rough
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Violetta Efimova
Ralph Davis’ ‘House of the Dragon’ Role Was Short But Pretty Rough
The actor was first seen playing a minor character in House of the Dragon’s infamous season 2, but you likely won’t notice him in the show again.
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.
Who Is Nada in ‘The Sandman’? Why Netflix Recast the Mysterious Queen in Season 2
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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”
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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”
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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
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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.