Leo Hartwell

Introducing Leo Hartwell, our resident entertainment enthusiast and dedicated connoisseur of all things magical and otherworldly. With a degree in Film Studies and a passion for fantastical narratives, Leo has spent the past seven years exploring the hidden realms of cinema and television for our website. As a fervent fan of both spellbinding dramas and adrenaline-charged action franchises, Leo's taste knows no bounds.

Leo's fascination with the supernatural and mythical creatures is evident in his love for the world of Harry Potter and the captivating adventures of the Winchester brothers in the Supernatural series. His writing is fueled by an insatiable appetite for the fantastical worlds of Middle-earth, the enchanting realms of Narnia, and the twists and turns of Guillermo del Toro's creature-filled masterpieces.

Jake Gyllenhaal’s Overlooked 2020s Movie Is Dominating Streaming After a Box Office Bust
Jake Gyllenhaal’s Overlooked 2020s Movie Is Dominating Streaming After a Box Office Bust
Guy Ritchie's war drama The Covenant is getting a second life on Netflix: after a quiet 2023 debut, the Jake Gyllenhaal-led film has rocketed into the streamer’s top 10 and is now sitting at No. 3.
Leonardo DiCaprio Reveals the Unforgettable Boogie Nights Pitch From Its Director
Leonardo DiCaprio Reveals the Unforgettable Boogie Nights Pitch From Its Director
Leonardo DiCaprio says Paul Thomas Anderson pitched Boogie Nights so vividly in the 90s that it still sticks with him — even though he had to pass on the role. In a new conversation with Martin Scorsese, he revisits the unforgettable sell and the part that got away.
Benicio del Toro Finally Answers: Will He Step Into the Director's Chair?
Benicio del Toro Finally Answers: Will He Step Into the Director's Chair?
Fresh off Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, Benicio Del Toro hints he’ll only direct when the right story from his own experience comes along, while weighing in on Latino representation and SNL.
Silent Night, Deadly Night Remake Director Has a Killer Pitch for the Next Friday the 13th
Silent Night, Deadly Night Remake Director Has a Killer Pitch for the Next Friday the 13th
Silent Night, Deadly Night remake director Mike P. Nelson has taken a stab at Crystal Lake, pitching his vision for the next Friday the 13th.
Supergirl Will Decide Whether James Gunn’s DCU Can Pull Off a Rare Superhero Feat
Supergirl Will Decide Whether James Gunn’s DCU Can Pull Off a Rare Superhero Feat
Supergirl’s first trailer teases a rare superhero-movie feat. Next summer, Craig Gillespie and Milly Alcock take flight to prove whether James Gunn’s DCU can finally break the mold.
Kumail Nanjiani Had a Blast Filming the Very Young Frankenstein Pilot
Kumail Nanjiani Had a Blast Filming the Very Young Frankenstein Pilot
Kumail Nanjiani is bullish on FX’s Very Young Frankenstein, saying the Taika Waititi–directed pilot was a blast to shoot and fueling fresh buzz for the reanimated comedy.
Supergirl’s Wildest Foe: Lobo’s Brutal Powers and Origin, Explained
Supergirl’s Wildest Foe: Lobo’s Brutal Powers and Origin, Explained
The Supergirl trailer delivers the first ferocious look at Jason Momoa as Lobo, a long-awaited big-screen debut electrifying the DCU even as Milly Alcock’s Kara commands the spotlight.
Scream 7’s Scrapped Plans Make Melissa Barrera’s Firing Look Even Worse
Scream 7’s Scrapped Plans Make Melissa Barrera’s Firing Look Even Worse
Years of fan theories were right — Scream 7 nearly unmasked Melissa Barrera’s Sam Carpenter as Ghostface, Skeet Ulrich reveals in Entertainment Weekly.
Charisma or Craft? Fans Clash Over Zendaya’s Hollywood Career
Charisma or Craft? Fans Clash Over Zendaya’s Hollywood Career
Zendaya is back in the crosshairs this week, with a fresh wave of social media chatter claiming her star power has outpaced her performances. The flare-up revives a long-running debate that has followed her from Disney breakout to Hollywood headliner.
Jim Belushi Reveals Late Brother John Still Visits Him In Dreams
Jim Belushi Reveals Late Brother John Still Visits Him In Dreams
Riding a career comeback, Jim Belushi reveals he still reunites with his late brother John in vivid dreams, revisiting memories that keep their bond—and his spirits—alive.