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.

The Dumbest Acting Mistake Michael Caine Ever Made
The Dumbest Acting Mistake Michael Caine Ever Made
Michael Caine's been in the game for over 70 years, worked with everyone from Laurence Olivier to Christopher Nolan, won two Oscars, and survived Jaws: The Revenge.
The Real Reason Connie Britton Left 9-1-1 After Just One Season
The Real Reason Connie Britton Left 9-1-1 After Just One Season
9-1-1 has never been afraid to kill off a character, drop a cruise ship on someone, or throw a swarm of bees into a plotline—but when Connie Britton vanished from the show after season one, fans were genuinely confused.
This Clint Eastwood Thriller Terrified Bill Clinton—and It's Leaving Streaming in 19 Days
This Clint Eastwood Thriller Terrified Bill Clinton—and It's Leaving Streaming in 19 Days
Before presidential streaming queues were filled with prestige TV and algorithm-curated documentaries, Bill Clinton was using the White House theater to rewatch High Noon for the 20th time.
Brian Cox Names His Favorite Coen Bros Film—It's Not a Deep Cut
Brian Cox Names His Favorite Coen Bros Film—It's Not a Deep Cut
Brian Cox has never been in a Coen brothers film. Which, honestly, feels like a missed opportunity—he seems like someone who'd thrive in a bleak, Midwestern crime spiral or as an unhinged philosopher in a Minnesota snowstorm.
One of the Worst Movies Ever Made Was Also FIFA's Biggest Mistake
One of the Worst Movies Ever Made Was Also FIFA's Biggest Mistake
In 2015, while FIFA executives were getting perp-walked around the globe, the organization quietly released United Passions — a movie so ill-timed, so embarrassingly self-congratulatory, and so thoroughly unwatchable, it almost feels like performance art.
It's Only July, and These 3 Movies Are Already Fighting Over the Same Oscar-2026
It's Only July, and These 3 Movies Are Already Fighting Over the Same Oscar-2026
We're halfway through the year, and the Oscar campaign for Best Sound has somehow already started. If that sounds insane, welcome to modern awards season, where studio heads and sound editors start polishing trophies before the popcorn's cold.
Amanda Seyfried Names the Dumbest Movie She Can't Stop Watching
Amanda Seyfried Names the Dumbest Movie She Can't Stop Watching
When actors list their favorite films, you usually get a heavy dose of arthouse credibility—Cassavetes, Akerman, Tarkovsky, maybe something with subtitles and a Criterion spine. But Amanda Seyfried? She went in a different direction.
Denzel Washington's Forgotten '90s Thriller Was Secretly a Die Hard Spin-Off
Denzel Washington's Forgotten '90s Thriller Was Secretly a Die Hard Spin-Off
In 1991, Denzel Washington starred in Ricochet, a pulpy action thriller with a decent cast, a deeply '90s premise, and one incredibly strange legacy: it was a stealth Die Hard spin-off. No, not officially. But yes, really.
The Lowest-Grossing Movie Ever Made Is Streaming Free Right Now
The Lowest-Grossing Movie Ever Made Is Streaming Free Right Now
It takes a special kind of failure to become infamous for earning less than the price of a single IMAX ticket. But in 2006, Zyzzyx Road did exactly that.
This Bonkers Schwarzenegger B-Movie Is Streaming Now on Starz
This Bonkers Schwarzenegger B-Movie Is Streaming Now on Starz
If you've ever wondered what it would look like if Arnold Schwarzenegger led a DEA death squad in a movie written like a Redbox fever dream — Sabotage is your answer. And now, it's streaming on Starz.