Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: July 1 at 6:31 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: July 1, 2025 7:15 pm Number of publications: 875
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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

Blake Lively Long-Awaited Movie Announcement Sparks New Controversy Amid Her Legal Battle with Justin Baldoni
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Blake Lively Long-Awaited Movie Announcement Sparks New Controversy Amid Her Legal Battle with Justin Baldoni
The upcoming premiere better not be that messy.
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He always has our full attention.

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Unfortunate Oscar Bait Movie With 100% RT Score Is Now Streaming
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Unfortunate Oscar Bait Movie With 100% RT Score Is Now Streaming
The hit movie is the first major win for its country in 30 years.
5 Action-Packed Shows for You to Watch if You Can’t Wait for Lioness Season 3
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
5 Action-Packed Shows for You to Watch if You Can’t Wait for Lioness Season 3
Taylor Sheridan isn’t the only one who is good at risky spy stories.
Julia Garner’s Horror Flop Is Now Streaming After Mediocre Box Office Performance
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Julia Garner’s Horror Flop Is Now Streaming After Mediocre Box Office Performance
The movie hit theatres worldwide less than a month ago.
Bridget Jones Upcoming Movie Got a Weird Promo Ahead of World Premiere
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Bridget Jones Upcoming Movie Got a Weird Promo Ahead of World Premiere
Who else would give such a popularity boost to British food?
We’ll Get a New Highly Anticipated Blake Lively Movie Amid Her Messy Trial with Justin Baldoni
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
We’ll Get a New Highly Anticipated Blake Lively Movie Amid Her Messy Trial with Justin Baldoni
Let’s hope the actress doesn’t urge us to wear florals to the theatres this time.
Karla Sofía Gascón’s Tweet Scandal Just Had Its First Major Twist in Emilia Pérez Oscar Campaign
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Karla Sofía Gascón’s Tweet Scandal Just Had Its First Major Twist in Emilia Pérez Oscar Campaign
Someone is no longer welcome at the upcoming award ceremonies.
NBC New Crime Show Is a Shockingly Low-Rated Arrival After Just 1 Episode
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
NBC New Crime Show Is a Shockingly Low-Rated Arrival After Just 1 Episode
This isn't good news for the remaining 9 episodes.
5 Comedies Arrive on Netflix in February (3 of Them Are Iconic Romcoms from the 2000s)
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
5 Comedies Arrive on Netflix in February (3 of Them Are Iconic Romcoms from the 2000s)
In between the award-winning classics, you might want to have some fun.
Step Aside, Timothée Chalamet: 5 Other Actors Who Were Really Good Singing on Screen
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Step Aside, Timothée Chalamet: 5 Other Actors Who Were Really Good Singing on Screen
This year’s Oscar nominee isn’t the only one to surprise the public with music talent.