Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: August 2 at 8:16 am Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: August 2, 2025 9:00 am Number of publications: 1063
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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)

 

 

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Oneiros, Morpheus, Dream: Why Does ‘The Sandman’ Main Character Have So Many Names?
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Oneiros, Morpheus, Dream: Why Does ‘The Sandman’ Main Character Have So Many Names?
Neil Gaiman’s Greek mythology-inspired comic books can compete with George Martin’s Game of Thrones when it comes to memorizing all the names in there. However, things might not be that complicated with Oneiros and his identity in The Sandman.
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Marvel’s New ‘Fantastic Four’ Movie Is Shorter Than Expected
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Violetta Efimova
Marvel’s New ‘Fantastic Four’ Movie Is Shorter Than Expected
Marvel’s next potential biggest hit after Avengers: Endgame has recently got a major update on its runtime, and fans are worried the upcoming reboot isn’t as good as it seems to be.
Oscar’s Former Flame Returns in ‘The Gilded Age’ Episode 5 With a Dark Twist
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Oscar’s Former Flame Returns in ‘The Gilded Age’ Episode 5 With a Dark Twist
An unexpected comeback from season 2 was a major shocker in The Gilded Age’s latest episode, but the show’s fans were hoping this would happen. Here’s everything to know about Maud Beaton in case you need a session 2 recap.
Delight’s Mysterious Fall Into Delirium in ‘The Sandman’ Is Deeper Than You Think
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Delight’s Mysterious Fall Into Delirium in ‘The Sandman’ Is Deeper Than You Think
One of the Endless’ radical change has long been a major mystery in The Sandman’s universe, though some fans suggest it was a long time coming. Here’s everything we know about Delight’s transformation.
Christopher Nolan Adores This Woody Harrelson Flopped Comedy Movie: “I Was So Struck”
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Christopher Nolan Adores This Woody Harrelson Flopped Comedy Movie: “I Was So Struck”
The Farrelly brothers’ 1996 sports comedy can’t really boast much except for Christopher Nolan's words of admiration for only one part of the whole movie.
Who Is The Corinthian, The Nightmare Crush in ‘The Sandman’ & Will He Return in Season 2?
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Who Is The Corinthian, The Nightmare Crush in ‘The Sandman’ & Will He Return in Season 2?
One of the main antagonists in The Sandman, The Corinthian might have become everyone’s favourite thanks to Netflix’s TV adaptation. Here’s everything you need to know about the character and his background story.
Frank Darabont Almost Brought Stephen King’s “The Long Walk” to Life Years Ago
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Frank Darabont Almost Brought Stephen King’s “The Long Walk” to Life Years Ago
There were many directors in line for Stephen King’s “The Long Walk” adaptation, and The Shawshank Redemption’s helmer was one of the frontrunners — here’s who is bringing the novel to the big screens in the end.
Tom Sturridge's Mom Is in 'The Sandman' Season 2 and It's the Cutest Mother-Son Duo Ever
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Tom Sturridge's Mom Is in 'The Sandman' Season 2 and It's the Cutest Mother-Son Duo Ever
There was an unexpected family reunion during The Sandman’s season 2 production, but you might have seen Tom Sturridge’s mom in many more prominent TV titles — here’s where.
Fans Spot ‘Game of Thrones’ Star in ‘The Sandman’ Puck — Did You Catch It?
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Violetta Efimova
Fans Spot ‘Game of Thrones’ Star in ‘The Sandman’ Puck — Did You Catch It?
Neflix’s hit fantasy drama got a new character from Celtic mythology in its second season, and Game of Thrones’ fans might have recognized him in a heartbeat. Here’s everything you need to know about The Sandman’s Puck and the actor who plays him.  
Desire in ‘The Sandman’: Who They Are & Who Plays Them in Netflix Series
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Violetta Efimova
Desire in ‘The Sandman’: Who They Are & Who Plays Them in Netflix Series
One of The Sandman’s most controversial characters by nature, Desire could still easily be the entire show’s lead instead of Dream. Here’s everything to know about the character and the actor who stands behind.