Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: August 31 at 4:04 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: August 31, 2025 4:48 pm Number of publications: 1222
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Violetta is a writer at Startefacts who has joined the team in 2023. 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
  • 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

  • Film criticism at ECAM (Escuela de Cinematografía y del Audiovisual de la Comunidad de Madrid)

 

 

Latest News by Violetta Efimova

Karla Sofía Gascón’s New Role Gives Fans Oscars Scandal Flashbacks
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Violetta Efimova
Karla Sofía Gascón’s New Role Gives Fans Oscars Scandal Flashbacks
Many thought nothing could beat Emilia Pérez’s level of arrogance and scandalousness, but the main actress’ role in The Life Lift begs to differ. Here’s what got people talking.
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10 Best Video Game Adaptations You Need to Check Out After The Last of Us
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Violetta Efimova
10 Best Video Game Adaptations You Need to Check Out After The Last of Us
Video games have been a passion for TV and cinema long before HBO’s The Last of Us came along. Here’s a list of movies and shows that might give you happy tears of nostalgia.
The Last of Us Best Episodes, Ranked by IMDb
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Violetta Efimova
The Last of Us Best Episodes, Ranked by IMDb
Season 2 premiere episode dropped low on IMDb, with season 1 keeping the leadership. Here are the best-rated The Last of Us episodes you might want to come back to.
Why Ellie Doesn’t Talk to Joel Anymore in The Last of Us Season 2, Explained
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Violetta Efimova
Why Ellie Doesn’t Talk to Joel Anymore in The Last of Us Season 2, Explained
Bella Ramsay’s character is holding a serious grudge against Joel by the time The Last of Us’ season 2 picks the story up, but the answer to the mystery was there all along — here’s where you could have missed it.
New Characters in House of the Dragon Season 3, Explained
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
New Characters in House of the Dragon Season 3, Explained
There are two more Fire & Blood characters to debut in House of the Dragon season 3, and they may change it all in the upcoming war. If you didn’t read George Martin’s book, you might want to know how.
Catherine O’Hara’s 10 Best Movies and Shows to See After Her The Last of Us Debut
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Catherine O’Hara’s 10 Best Movies and Shows to See After Her The Last of Us Debut
The actress is a new addition to The Last of Us’ season 2 cast, and her role might have just given you a reason to check out something else in her filmography. No worries, we’ve already picked some of her best projects for you.
Demi Moore Clears Oscar Scandal Rumours, Says She ‘Didn’t Feel Gutted’
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Demi Moore Clears Oscar Scandal Rumours, Says She ‘Didn’t Feel Gutted’
Fans have been raging over Moore’s Oscar loss to Mikey Madison ever since the ceremony took place in March. But the actress was just fine with an unlucky outcome — here’s why.
George Martin Shares New Useless Winds of Winter Update: ‘Curse of My Life’
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
George Martin Shares New Useless Winds of Winter Update: ‘Curse of My Life’
Nothing new, folks — except for Martin seemingly developing hatred towards his Winds of Winter, and the reason is obvious to Game of Thrones’ fans. Let’s find it out.
Jason Statham’s New Action Movie Is Streaming Now: Where & How to Watch It
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Violetta Efimova
Jason Statham’s New Action Movie Is Streaming Now: Where & How to Watch It
A new movie ironically labeled by audiences as a sequel to Statham’s Beekeeper, A Working Man is now all yours to watch on streaming — here’s where you can find it.
Yellowstone’s Dutton Family Tree, Explained
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Yellowstone’s Dutton Family Tree, Explained
Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone franchise may have some fans completely lost in the complex relationships of the Duttons. We're here to break down who's who in the flagship series and its prequels.