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.
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.
July 5, 2025 2:00 pm
Tarantino Hated This Spielberg Classic: "Such a Boring One"
Maybe the most Tarantino thing of all.
July 5, 2025 1:30 pm
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.
July 5, 2025 12:55 pm
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.
July 5, 2025 12:33 pm
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.
July 5, 2025 12:00 pm
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.
July 5, 2025 11:35 am
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.
July 5, 2025 11:15 am
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.
July 5, 2025 10:45 am
What Real NASA Experts Actually Think of Bay's Armageddon
Michael Bay's Armageddon may have pulled in $553 million worldwide when it hit theaters in 1998, but don't expect anyone at NASA to defend the science behind it.
July 5, 2025 10:29 am
He Won American Idol—Then Disappeared. Where Is Jamal Roberts Now?
After winning Season 23 of American Idol on May 18, Jamal Roberts is doing anything but disappearing.