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.
Burt Lancaster Named the Most Evil Actor of Hollywood's Golden Age
Burt Lancaster Named the Most Evil Actor of Hollywood's Golden Age
To the public, Burt Lancaster was the square-jawed rebel with a conscience—the guy who stood up to authority and kissed Deborah Kerr on the beach. But behind the scenes, he was nursing a grudge or two. And late in life, he decided to get it all down on paper.  
The Only Western John Wayne Regretted Making
The Only Western John Wayne Regretted Making
Out of the 80-plus Westerns John Wayne starred in, only one left a bad taste in his mouth: Cahill U.S. Marshal (1973).
The Audie Murphy Mystery Finally Solved And Isn't Good
The Audie Murphy Mystery Finally Solved And Isn't Good
Audie Murphy survived Nazi machine guns, PTSD, and the brutal churn of Hollywood—but it turns out, he may not have survived peacetime America.  
Here's Why America's Got Talent Is FAKE
Here's Why America's Got Talent Is FAKE
Once upon a time, America's Got Talent felt like the last honest talent show on TV. It was messy, weird, unpredictable—and kind of magical.
Is Amazon About to Ruin Mass Effect TV Adaptation?
Is Amazon About to Ruin Mass Effect TV Adaptation?
After nearly 15 years of false starts, the Mass Effect TV adaptation is finally lurching forward at Amazon. Doug Jung—co-writer of Star Trek Beyond—has just been hired as showrunner, which means this thing might actually happen. Maybe.  
The $31 Million Flop Tarantino Calls His "Worst Film"
The $31 Million Flop Tarantino Calls His "Worst Film"
Quentin Tarantino has a nearly flawless track record—but even he admits Death Proof was a misfire.
Pierce Brosnan Names the Best Gangster Movie Ever Made
Pierce Brosnan Names the Best Gangster Movie Ever Made
Pierce Brosnan has never exactly struggled in the cool department. He was cool as a young punk in The Long Good Friday, cool as Bond, and somehow still cool playing an aging mobster in Guy Ritchie's Mobland. So when a guy like that calls a film the greatest gangster movie ever made, you pay attention.  
The Best TV Series of the 2010s, According to 105 Critics
The Best TV Series of the 2010s, According to 105 Critics
What even was TV in the 2010s? Streaming blurred the lines, cable networks doubled down on ambition, and suddenly half your favorite shows were more cinematic than half the movies in theaters. Netflix, HBO, AMC, FX—everyone wanted their Sopranos moment. And a lot of them got pretty close.  
Hollywood Buried Mike Flanagan's Life of Chuck Fast
Hollywood Buried Mike Flanagan's Life of Chuck Fast
Mike Flanagan's The Life of Chuck isn't bad—it just got handled like it was.  
Dakota Johnson Slams Hollywood: "They Remake The Same Things"
Dakota Johnson Slams Hollywood: "They Remake The Same Things"
Dakota Johnson's been making the rounds promoting her new film Materialists—but instead of hyping the movie with the usual safe soundbites, she used her Hot Ones interview to take a flamethrower to modern Hollywood.