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.

Peaky Blinders Creator Teases The Immortal Man as a Novel’s Final Chapter
Peaky Blinders Creator Teases The Immortal Man as a Novel’s Final Chapter
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight teases The Immortal Man will land like a final chapter, a big-screen ending with the weight and closure of a novel.
Netflix’s Warner Bros Deal Could Upend Theaters, Physical Media, and Franchises
Netflix’s Warner Bros Deal Could Upend Theaters, Physical Media, and Franchises
Netflix is set to take the reins at Warner Bros., a streaming power play that could squeeze physical media, upend theatrical windows, and reshape the studio’s biggest franchises.
Is Timothée Chalamet Rapper EsDeeKid? He Finally Responds
Is Timothée Chalamet Rapper EsDeeKid? He Finally Responds
Timothée Chalamet, the Marty Supreme star, fanned fresh rumors he’s the elusive British rapper EsDeeKid, sidestepping a yes-or-no on Hart Breakfast and dropping a cheeky tease that sent fans into overdrive.
Stellan Skarsgård’s New Film Could Rewrite Oscars History
Stellan Skarsgård’s New Film Could Rewrite Oscars History
Stellan Skarsgård’s turn in Sentimental Value has him surging into the Best Supporting Actor race — and a nomination alone could rewrite Academy history.
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.