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

Netflix’s Upcoming Comedy Mystery Show Is Your Perfect Watch If You Can’t Wait For Knives Out’s Next Movie
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Netflix’s Upcoming Comedy Mystery Show Is Your Perfect Watch If You Can’t Wait For Knives Out’s Next Movie
The highly anticipated series is landing on the streamer’s platform this week.
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You Have 21 Days to Watch Ryan Gosling’s Best Movie Before It Leaves Netflix
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Violetta Efimova
You Have 21 Days to Watch Ryan Gosling’s Best Movie Before It Leaves Netflix
This Ken was a night driver long before Greta Gerwig’s 2023 hit comedy Barbie came along.
Marvel’s Biggest Disaster With 15% RT Score Is Suddenly a New Global Hit on Netflix
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Violetta Efimova
Marvel’s Biggest Disaster With 15% RT Score Is Suddenly a New Global Hit on Netflix
The movie was panned as one of the worst releases in recent years, though it just found a second life on streaming for one more time.
John Lithgow Had Very Unexpected Thoughts on Shrek While Voicing Its Most Divisive Character
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Violetta Efimova
John Lithgow Had Very Unexpected Thoughts on Shrek While Voicing Its Most Divisive Character
It’s safe to say the actor had no idea that Shrek would later turn into one of the most successful animated franchises to-date.
Black Bag’s Nearly Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score Sets Multiple Records for Its Cast and Crew
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Violetta Efimova
Black Bag’s Nearly Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score Sets Multiple Records for Its Cast and Crew
The movie starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender became an immediate hit with both critics and audiences.
1923’s Season 2 Is Paramount+ Biggest Hit, but Fans Are Still Divided
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Violetta Efimova
1923’s Season 2 Is Paramount+ Biggest Hit, but Fans Are Still Divided
The new installment of Taylor Sheridan’s prequel series has recently broken a major viewership record.
5 Unfairly Forgotten Miniseries You Can Find on Streaming Right Now
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Violetta Efimova
5 Unfairly Forgotten Miniseries You Can Find on Streaming Right Now
Despite having big stars like Kate Winslet or Alicia Vikander as their leads, these critically acclaimed shows never received the audiences’ love that they deserved.
You Should Add These 5 New Arrivals on Prime Video to Your Watchlist
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
You Should Add These 5 New Arrivals on Prime Video to Your Watchlist
The list includes some cult classics and this year’s major Oscar winner, so you better keep your subscription for a while now.
The White Lotus Actor Breaks Down on That Wild Monologue Scene in Season 3
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Violetta Efimova
The White Lotus Actor Breaks Down on That Wild Monologue Scene in Season 3
The new season of Mike White’s hit show has so far offered many outstanding sequences, and Jason Isaacs’ full-front nude scene might not be the most shocking.
Michael Fassbender’s Video Game Adaptation With 19% RT Score Is Suddenly a New Hit on Max
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Violetta Efimova
Michael Fassbender’s Video Game Adaptation With 19% RT Score Is Suddenly a New Hit on Max
Despite not getting a promised sequel, the movie with a star-studded cast has been getting a second life on streaming for several days now.