Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: March 3 at 6:26 pm Last date of publication: March 3, 2026 7:10 pm Number of publications: 1228
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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

‘Silicon Valley’ Star Reveals Elon Mask Slammed the Show for Weirdest Reason: “Of Course Your Parties Are Better”
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‘Silicon Valley’ Star Reveals Elon Mask Slammed the Show for Weirdest Reason: “Of Course Your Parties Are Better”
HBO’s tech-themed sitcom had some laughs at Silicon Valley’s engineering giants, though Kumail Nanjiani’s first encounter with one of those still wasn’t what he expected to ever hear. Here's why Elon Musk hated the show.
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The Hyde in ‘Wednesday’ Isn’t Hunter Doohan’s Only Dark Role — Here’s Where Else to See Him
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The Hyde in ‘Wednesday’ Isn’t Hunter Doohan’s Only Dark Role — Here’s Where Else to See Him
Doohan’s the Hyde is back in business in Wednesday’s season 2, but there’s more to see the actor in until his character goes full revenge mode in Netflix’s show.
Noah Wyle Reveals Unexpected Real-Life Inspiration Behind 'The Pitt'
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Violetta Efimova
Noah Wyle Reveals Unexpected Real-Life Inspiration Behind 'The Pitt'
HBO’s medical drama is one of few post-COVID hits of the genre, and that’s actually the reason why the Noah Wyle-led series has yet so much to tell its audiences.
Every Ship in ‘Wednesday’, Ranked From Cringe to Couple Goals
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Violetta Efimova
Every Ship in ‘Wednesday’, Ranked From Cringe to Couple Goals
Love drama is getting more complicated in Wednesday’s season 2, but some of the show’s couples just aren’t meant to be a thing — and others have all of the fans’ support.
What Happened to Ricky in ‘Young Sheldon’? The Episode Fans Still Argue Over
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Violetta Efimova
What Happened to Ricky in ‘Young Sheldon’? The Episode Fans Still Argue Over
A side character in Young Sheldon’s season 2 became the reason for Sheldon’s major character improvement, though the show’s fans are still divided over this years later.
‘Severance’ Fans Are All Saying the Same Thing After Tramell Tillman Joins the MCU
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Violetta Efimova
‘Severance’ Fans Are All Saying the Same Thing After Tramell Tillman Joins the MCU
Apple TV+’s hit sci-fi series launched Tramell Tillman right into the Marvel universe, and Severance’s fans are convinced he might be one of the show’s fastest-growing stars at the moment.
10 Projects With 'Wednesday' Cast I Can't Wait to See
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Violetta Efimova
10 Projects With 'Wednesday' Cast I Can't Wait to See
The second season for Netflix’s show isn’t the only exciting thing that Wednesday’s leading cast has in their careers right now, so you better save these titles for an early watch once they’re out.
There Is No ‘Twilight’ Saga Movie in 2025 — Here’s What Fans Are Actually Getting Instead
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Violetta Efimova
There Is No ‘Twilight’ Saga Movie in 2025 — Here’s What Fans Are Actually Getting Instead
The hit vampire movie series based on Stephanie Meyer’s books has been long rumoured to be getting a new instalment, though it might be not what Twilight’s fans have expected all along.
‘Sex Education’ Season 5 Release Date? Sorry, It’ll Never Happen (Here’s Why)
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
‘Sex Education’ Season 5 Release Date? Sorry, It’ll Never Happen (Here’s Why)
Netflix’s hit teen drama series had no updates in the couple of recent years, and there’s a reason why you shouldn’t expect to hear about Sex Education further.
'The Last of Us' Season 3 Gets Sudden Update from Craig Mazin: "I Get to be a Monk for a While"
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Violetta Efimova
'The Last of Us' Season 3 Gets Sudden Update from Craig Mazin: "I Get to be a Monk for a While"
Neil Druckmann’s departure after The Last of Us’ season 2 seemingly doomed the series, but not Craig Mazin’s belief that he’ll carry it all himself with the next instalment.