Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: July 30 at 5:46 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: July 30, 2025 6:30 pm Number of publications: 1048
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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

5 Jane Austen Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day if You’re Tired of Pride and Prejudice
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
5 Jane Austen Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day if You’re Tired of Pride and Prejudice
No offence to Matthew Macfadyen’s Mr Darcy, but we need something fresh this time.
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Jeremy Allen White From: The Bear

We're already in our "yes chef" mode.

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5 Best Oscar-Winning Period Drama Movies
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
5 Best Oscar-Winning Period Drama Movies
In historical dramas we trust, and (sometimes) so does the Academy too.
Rebel Moon Update From Star Raises an Even Bigger Concern for Zack Snyder Failed Franchise Now
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Rebel Moon Update From Star Raises an Even Bigger Concern for Zack Snyder Failed Franchise Now
Things remain suspiciously quiet ever since the latest movie’s release.
Severance Has a Hidden Mini-Series You Had No Idea About (It’s Also on Apple TV+)
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Severance Has a Hidden Mini-Series You Had No Idea About (It’s Also on Apple TV+)
Though you might still prefer checking it out on YouTube.
5 Zoe Saldaña Movies That Are Better Than Emilia Pérez
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
5 Zoe Saldaña Movies That Are Better Than Emilia Pérez
At least one of those Oscar nominations might be deserved though.
Jenna Ortega’s New Horror Gets a Major Update Ahead of March Premiere
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Jenna Ortega’s New Horror Gets a Major Update Ahead of March Premiere
A24’s new absurdist comedy is an even more exciting future watch now.
Taylor Lautner's New Jacob Spinoff Is, in Fact, The Only Right Way to Milk Twilight in 2025
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Taylor Lautner's New Jacob Spinoff Is, in Fact, The Only Right Way to Milk Twilight in 2025
Among the franchise’s all possible revivals, this one, weirdly, has the most potential.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Had the Best Reaction to His Son's Naked Scenes in The White Lotus
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Arnold Schwarzenegger Had the Best Reaction to His Son's Naked Scenes in The White Lotus
There’s something more about this than just their shared acting talent.
The Big Bang Theory New Spinoff Cast Update Confirms Bigger Roles for Neglected Characters
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
The Big Bang Theory New Spinoff Cast Update Confirms Bigger Roles for Neglected Characters
Years later, the show will finally make it up to its most underrated characters.
The White Lotus Season 3 Gets an Exciting Update Ahead of This Week Premiere
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
The White Lotus Season 3 Gets an Exciting Update Ahead of This Week Premiere
Despite fears, Mike White’s hit series is doing better than ever.