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

Kayce Dutton’s Backstory in Yellowstone, Explained Ahead of Y: Marshals Spinoff Arrival
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Kayce Dutton’s Backstory in Yellowstone, Explained Ahead of Y: Marshals Spinoff Arrival
A significant part of the Dutton family in Yellowstone, Kayce has recently got his own spinoff titled Y: Marshals and scheduled for a release in the spring of 2026. Here’s everything you need to know about the character before he returns in a new show.
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Megalopolis Pulled from U.S. Streaming After Huge Box Office Bomb, Here’s Why
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Violetta Efimova
Megalopolis Pulled from U.S. Streaming After Huge Box Office Bomb, Here’s Why
The list of the biggest box office bombers of 2024 has Coppola’s Megalopolis as one of its top positions, but the director doesn’t want the movie to arrive on streaming anyway — and for a pretty weird reason.
When Is The Last of Us Set? HBO Series VS Game Timeline Explained
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Violetta Efimova
When Is The Last of Us Set? HBO Series VS Game Timeline Explained
The HBO series’ timeline has become one more major shift from The Last of Us’ game, but probably worked in a better way. Here’s when everything in The Last of Us’ TV version happens and how it differentiates from the original idea.
10 Iconic The Studio Cameos, Ranked
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Violetta Efimova
10 Iconic The Studio Cameos, Ranked
A second season is now officially in the works for Seth Rogen’s The Studio, which means the show will introduce another bunch of celebs passing by Continental Studios. The first season, however, already boasts of an iconic collection of guest stars — let’s look at them all.
Yellowstone's New Spinoff About Beth and Rip Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Yellowstone's New Spinoff About Beth and Rip Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
Taylor Sheridan’s first Yellowstone spinoff to arrive after 1923’s season 2 will stay in the present day this time, focusing on the original show’s love-to-hate couple. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming sequel so far.
Top 7 Characters in Yellowstone Franchise, Ranked
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Violetta Efimova
Top 7 Characters in Yellowstone Franchise, Ranked
Taylor Sheridan’s Western franchise goes way beyond just Yellowstone, adding up 1883, 1923 and potentially several more spinoff shows to the collection. Out of all the variety of characters the franchise boasts now, here are some of those that just couldn’t get any better.
The Studio Is Getting Another Season & Fans Only Want One Thing to Happen
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Violetta Efimova
The Studio Is Getting Another Season & Fans Only Want One Thing to Happen
Seth Rogen’s witty and star-studded satire series has just received a well-deserved second season, though The Studio’s fans are already packed with ideas for the next instalment — here’s what they think the hit show should do in the first place.
Kaitlyn Dever Accidentally Ignored Neil Druckmann’s Only Advice on The Last of Us Set
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Violetta Efimova
Kaitlyn Dever Accidentally Ignored Neil Druckmann’s Only Advice on The Last of Us Set
The Last of Us’ fans were stunned by Kaitlyn Dever’s revengeful newcomer Abby in the TV adaptation’s season 2, and it might be thanks to the actress’ mistake she made before arriving on set. Here’s what happened.
Mads Mikkelsen Lands New Role Hannibal Fans Are Guaranteed to Love
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Violetta Efimova
Mads Mikkelsen Lands New Role Hannibal Fans Are Guaranteed to Love
Ramin Bahrani’s upcoming prison drama is now set to star Mads Mikkelsen in a compelling and pretty exotic role Hannibal’s fans have been waiting for ever since the show’s ending in 2015. Here’s what to expect from the movie potentially coming to the screens next year.
Helen Mirren ‘Fully Expected’ This 1923 Plot Twist That Never Happened
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Violetta Efimova
Helen Mirren ‘Fully Expected’ This 1923 Plot Twist That Never Happened
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone prequel has received lots of backlash after its second season’s finale, but could have made things even worse if Helen Mirren’s own predictions had become true. Here’s why the actress thinks she was lucky to not see this happening.