Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: June 1 at 11:16 am Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: June 1, 2025 12:00 pm Number of publications: 763
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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

 

 

Latest News by Violetta Efimova

Who Kieran Culkin Will Portray in ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’, Explained
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Who Kieran Culkin Will Portray in ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’, Explained
A Real Pain’s Oscar winner has just joined an already all-star cast of The Hunger Games’ next prequel movie, taking on the role of a character already familiar from the original movie series. Here’s everything you need to know about Kieran Culkin’s role in Sunrise on the Reaping.
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7 Addictive Hulu Shows to Watch Before ‘The Bear’ Season 4 Arrives
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7 Addictive Hulu Shows to Watch Before ‘The Bear’ Season 4 Arrives
Jeremy Allen White is bringing anxiety back into the kitchen with The Bear’s season 4 next month, but until then you might want to check out some of Hulu’s other great options.
‘Winds of Winter’ Pronounced Dead by Fans After This George Martin News
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Violetta Efimova
‘Winds of Winter’ Pronounced Dead by Fans After This George Martin News
George Martin’s The Winds of Winter has remained in its own production hell for more than a decade, and the writer’s busy schedule suggests the doomed novel won’t get out of it after all — here’s what happened.
All 13 Actors Cast for ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’, Ranked by Impact, Not Just Star Power
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Violetta Efimova
All 13 Actors Cast for ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’, Ranked by Impact, Not Just Star Power
The Hunger Games’ upcoming prequel has recently got itself a bunch of newcomers for the franchise, including the actors fans have been dreaming to see as Effie Trinket and young Caesar Flickerman. Here’s a full guide on Sunrise on the Reaping’s leading cast so far.
Voight’s Shocking Plot Twist in ‘Chicago P.D.’ Season 12 Finale Fixes the Show’s Biggest Problem
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Violetta Efimova
Voight’s Shocking Plot Twist in ‘Chicago P.D.’ Season 12 Finale Fixes the Show’s Biggest Problem
A shocking revelation about Voight’s scheming against Charlie Reid became one of the most controversial plot twists in Chicago P.D.'s season 12 finale. This, however, has just helped the show get rid of one of its biggest problems.
Troy Baker’s Role in ‘The Last of Us’ Game and Show, Explained
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Violetta Efimova
Troy Baker’s Role in ‘The Last of Us’ Game and Show, Explained
Having received numerous accolades for “The Last of Us”, Baker plays a major role in the original video game, though he portrays someone different — and much more menacing — in the HBO adaptation.
Did Matt Remick Save Continental From Sale to Amazon in ‘The Studio’ Season 1 Finale?
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Violetta Efimova
Did Matt Remick Save Continental From Sale to Amazon in ‘The Studio’ Season 1 Finale?
Continental’s fate has been a burning question ever since that wild party in The Studio’s episode 9. Now it does seem like Seth Rogen’s character set it all up for his company’s brighter future — here’s how.
Top 6 Apple TV+ Comedy Shows to Binge While Waiting for ‘The Studio’ Season 2
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Violetta Efimova
Top 6 Apple TV+ Comedy Shows to Binge While Waiting for ‘The Studio’ Season 2
Seth Rogen’s hit satire series is leaving Apple TV+ until its second season is released sometime later, though you might still have a bunch of reasons to keep the streamer’s subscription.
Already Missing ‘The Studio’s Sal Saperstein? Watch These 8 Ike Barinholtz Gems Next
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Violetta Efimova
Already Missing ‘The Studio’s Sal Saperstein? Watch These 8 Ike Barinholtz Gems Next
Seth Rogen’s cringey Hollywood-ish comedy series The Studio definitely made both Ike Barinholtz and his Sal Saperstein the biggest stars of the moment. So, here are some of the actor’s other notable works in case you’re already missing Continental’s vice president.
‘The Studio’ Finale Recap: Zoë Kravitz & Dave Franco Duo Is Back, Fans Thank Sal Saperstein
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
‘The Studio’ Finale Recap: Zoë Kravitz & Dave Franco Duo Is Back, Fans Thank Sal Saperstein
Seth Rogen’s chaotic Hollywood-themed satire show has just ended on an even wilder, but still happy ending-coded note. Here’s what happened in The Studio’s season 1 finale and what the show’s fans praise it for.