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Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: May 6 at 12:51 pm Effective January 17, 2025 Number of publications: 615
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Violetta is a news writer at Startefacts who has joined the team in 2023 with a focus on celebrity news, explainers, and movie reviews.

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

 

 

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7 Big Plot Changes The Last of Us Show Made & Why the Creators Defend Them
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7 Big Plot Changes The Last of Us Show Made & Why the Creators Defend Them
The HBO hit series has sparked several major controversies in regard to The Last of Us’ game plot line, but some of those big story changes actually make sense. Here’s how the show’s creators explain them.
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The Last of Us: Who Are the Seraphites (aka Scars) and What Do They Want?
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
The Last of Us: Who Are the Seraphites (aka Scars) and What Do They Want?
Final scene of The Last of Us’ latest episode paves the way for another major fight that might involve both Abby and Ellie, but at least one party’s backstory remains shrouded in mystery. Here’s everything you need to know.
Madeline Brewer’s 10 Best Movies and Shows to Watch After You Season 5
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Madeline Brewer’s 10 Best Movies and Shows to Watch After You Season 5
Brewer has just made a TV comeback as one of the leads in Netflix’s You, but you could have missed her in other prominent projects. Here’s what you should add to your watchlist after You’s final season.
Harry Potter’s Filch Played One of Game of Thrones’ Most Hated Villains: Did You Notice?
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Harry Potter’s Filch Played One of Game of Thrones’ Most Hated Villains: Did You Notice?
David Bradley was a pretty big antagonist in the Harry Potter movie series, but in Game of Thrones he was just pure evil — here’s why the actor’s name is forever tied to one of the show’s most gruesome scenes.
Is Landman a Yellowstone Spinoff? Connections, Cast Overlap & Season 2 Update
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Is Landman a Yellowstone Spinoff? Connections, Cast Overlap & Season 2 Update
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone franchise has so far spawned two spinoffs with more to come, but you shouldn’t count Landman here. Here’s how far these shows stand from each other.
5 Major Differences Between The Handmaid’s Tale Show and Novel, Explained
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
5 Major Differences Between The Handmaid’s Tale Show and Novel, Explained
Hulu’s hit dystopian series is considered a pretty faithful adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, yet it still drifts away for quite many purposes — here’s where you might find some surprising inconsistencies.
Game of Thrones Worst Episodes, Ranked by IMDb
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Game of Thrones Worst Episodes, Ranked by IMDb
TV history might not have many examples of something worse than Game of Thrones’ last seasons, and IMDb ratings prove it like no one else. Find out which episodes of the most epic TV series to-date turned out to be its fans’ worst nightmare.
Loki to Save the Fantastic Four in First Steps: New MCU Theory Explained
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Loki to Save the Fantastic Four in First Steps: New MCU Theory Explained
Tom Hiddleston’s villain is believed to be returning in Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps, somehow saving the day and everyone else — here’s how fans think tables might turn.
The Rattlers in The Last of Us: Why They’ll Change Everything for Abby and Ellie
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
The Rattlers in The Last of Us: Why They’ll Change Everything for Abby and Ellie
The Rattlers will become an important part of Abby’s journey in The Last of Us’ TV adaptation — but you shouldn’t wait for them to appear that soon.
Hunger Games Watch Order: How to Catch Up Before New Prequel Arrives
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Hunger Games Watch Order: How to Catch Up Before New Prequel Arrives
Another prequel movie is soon joining The Hunger Games franchise, and some might be wondering which order they have to follow while checking all the movies out — here are some suggestions for you.