Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: March 5 at 5:16 pm Last date of publication: March 5, 2026 6:00 pm Number of publications: 1239
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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

'The Studio’ Highest-Rated Episodes on IMDb — Number One Is a Perfect 9.0
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Violetta Efimova
'The Studio’ Highest-Rated Episodes on IMDb — Number One Is a Perfect 9.0
The latest episode of Seth Rogen’s epic satire comedy show has quickly become one of The Studio’s highest-rated episodes in the wake of the series’ renewal for season 2. However, episode 9 isn’t the top of the list — here are the best episodes of The Studio according to IMDb.
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Bella Ramsey’s Dark Turn in Episode 5 Scared Even ‘The Last of Us’ Creators
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Violetta Efimova
Bella Ramsey’s Dark Turn in Episode 5 Scared Even ‘The Last of Us’ Creators
The Last of Us’ latest episode sees the first breaking point of Ellie’s revenge quest as she keeps looking for Abby in the now war-ridden Seattle, also providing a major character shift. Here’s what the HBO show’s co-creator Craig Mazin has to say about the most eerie scene of the episode.
Did Lucy Gray Baird Really Die? Sunrise on the Reaping Might Have Revealed the Truth
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Violetta Efimova
Did Lucy Gray Baird Really Die? Sunrise on the Reaping Might Have Revealed the Truth
The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes leaves Lucy Gray Baird’s fate shrouded in mystery, though The Hunger Games’ next prequel might have suggested a truly dark ending for her. Here’s what fans think Sunrise on the Reaping reveals about Rachel Zegler’s character.
Who Is Beetee? Kelvin Harrison Jr.’s Role in Sunrise on the Reaping, Explained
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Violetta Efimova
Who Is Beetee? Kelvin Harrison Jr.’s Role in Sunrise on the Reaping, Explained
Mufasa: The Lion King’s actor has recently joined the leading cast of The Hunger Games’ upcoming prequel, taking on the role previously played by Jeffrey Wright in Catching Fire. Here’s everything you need to know about Kelvin Harrison Jr.’s Beetee in Sunrise on the Reaping.
Mutts in The Hunger Games: What They Are and Why the Capitol Created Them, Explained
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Violetta Efimova
Mutts in The Hunger Games: What They Are and Why the Capitol Created Them, Explained
The Capitol’s tortures of rebellious tributes and Districts’ citizens have been once again explored in Suzanne Collins’ Sunrise on the Reaping, this time getting a much more significant role in the arena. Here’s everything we know about muttations and their purpose during the Hunger Games.
Tom Cruise Hints at More ‘Mission: Impossible’ Sequels After ‘Final Reckoning’
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Violetta Efimova
Tom Cruise Hints at More ‘Mission: Impossible’ Sequels After ‘Final Reckoning’
The upcoming movie might have been considered the last chapter in the Tom Cruise-led Mission: Impossible movie series, but the actor doesn’t rule out more action-packed installments — here’s what Cruise had to say about the matter recently.
7 Original Game Actors Returning in HBO’s 'The Last of Us', Ranked
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Violetta Efimova
7 Original Game Actors Returning in HBO’s 'The Last of Us', Ranked
Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal are newcomers in The Last of Us’ world, but the game actors were there to guide them. Here’s everyone who returned in The Last of Us’ TV adaptation and their counterparts.
7 New Original Movies Coming This Summer You Won’t Want to Miss
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Violetta Efimova
7 New Original Movies Coming This Summer You Won’t Want to Miss
From a romcom starring Pedro Pascal to a sports drama with Brad Pitt as the lead — here’s every highly anticipated non-remake and non-sequel movie you might want to add to your summer watchlist.
Quentin Tarantino in The Studio Season 2 Is a Perfect Fan Idea for Apple TV to Consider
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Violetta Efimova
Quentin Tarantino in The Studio Season 2 Is a Perfect Fan Idea for Apple TV to Consider
After Martin Scorsese's involvement in The Studio Season 1, fans are pretty sure that Apple TV could get the mastermind behind Pulp Fiction and Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood on board.
5 Scariest Stunts Tom Cruise Has Pulled Off in Mission: Impossible Movies
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Violetta Efimova
5 Scariest Stunts Tom Cruise Has Pulled Off in Mission: Impossible Movies
Ahead of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, let's take a look back at the riskiest stunts Tom Cruise has done for the franchise.