Leo Hartwell

Leo Hartwell is our dedicated cinephile and the guy you want in your corner when debating whether the Supernatural finale stuck the landing. With seven years of writing about film and television under his belt, Leo brings a unique blend of academic insight and genuine fanboy passion to every review. He holds an HND in Film Production from the University of East London, a credential that means he doesn't just watch movies—he deconstructs them. His beat at ScorpioLikeYou.com is the intersection of fantasy, horror, and the kind of magic that makes you believe in other worlds. Leo is the resident expert on all things Guillermo del Toro, Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter, and he has a soft spot for the low-budget genre flicks that most people overlook. Off the clock, Leo can be found haunting local record shops in search of rare fantasy soundtracks on vinyl—his prized possession is an original pressing of the Labyrinth score. He also organizes a monthly underground film club in his neighborhood, where he screens obscure cult classics for a small group of fellow enthusiasts. He's a quiet force, but his love for storytelling is anything but.
This NBC Sci-Fi Show Flopped in 2010—But Stephen King Loved It
This NBC Sci-Fi Show Flopped in 2010—But Stephen King Loved It
Back in 2010, NBC dropped an ambitious sci-fi thriller that barely made a dent with viewers. It was expensive, dense, and canceled after one season. But to Stephen King? It was one of the best things on TV that year.
The Western That Killed Nicolas Cage's Oscar Comeback Is Now on Tubi
The Western That Killed Nicolas Cage's Oscar Comeback Is Now on Tubi
In 2023, Nicolas Cage seemed poised for a serious comeback.
This $446M WWI Movie Still Beats Every War Film Since Saving Private Ryan
This $446M WWI Movie Still Beats Every War Film Since Saving Private Ryan
It's been over two decades since Saving Private Ryan set the modern standard for war movies. But when Sam Mendes released 1917, that standard suddenly didn't feel so untouchable.
Tarantino Hated This Spielberg Classic: "Such a Boring One"
Tarantino Hated This Spielberg Classic: "Such a Boring One"
Maybe the most Tarantino thing of all.
Only Two Actors From True Grit (1969) Are Still Alive
Only Two Actors From True Grit (1969) Are Still Alive
It's been 56 years since True Grit hit theaters and became one of the defining Westerns of its era.
Netflix's Squid Game Season 3 Almost Had a Completely Different Ending
Netflix's Squid Game Season 3 Almost Had a Completely Different Ending
Squid Game season 3 may have just wrapped up on Netflix, but behind the scenes, things almost ended very differently.
NYT Names 100 Best 21st Century Films—Nolan Has 5
NYT Names 100 Best 21st Century Films—Nolan Has 5
The New York Times has released its list of the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century, and no director had a stronger showing than Christopher Nolan, who landed five films on the list — more than any other filmmaker.
Stephen King Says This Is the Most Perfect Novel Ever Written
Stephen King Says This Is the Most Perfect Novel Ever Written
Stephen King has written more than 60 novels, sold over 350 million copies, and watched his stories turn into Hollywood gold for nearly five decades — from The Shining to It to The Shawshank Redemption.
Adam Sandler Names Favorite Co-Star—And It's Not Who You Think
Adam Sandler Names Favorite Co-Star—And It's Not Who You Think
Adam Sandler has worked with just about everyone in Hollywood—from Jack Nicholson and Kathy Bates to Winona Ryder and James Caan.
After This Movie Bombed, Tobey Maguire Vanished for 7 Years
After This Movie Bombed, Tobey Maguire Vanished for 7 Years
By 2014, Tobey Maguire had gone from Spider-Man megastar to something of a Hollywood ghost — and it all seemed to fall apart after one film: Pawn Sacrifice.