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.

Science Says This Is the Greatest Sci-Fi Movie Ever Made—Seriously
Science Says This Is the Greatest Sci-Fi Movie Ever Made—Seriously
When it comes to science fiction, audiences are used to suspending disbelief. Another character casually breathing in open space? Sure, whatever. Scientific realism usually takes a backseat to spectacle. But not always.
You Won't Believe the Alternate Ending Jurassic World Rebirth Almost Used
You Won't Believe the Alternate Ending Jurassic World Rebirth Almost Used
By now, most moviegoers have accepted that modern blockbusters are basically built in a blender. 
Guess Which Reservoir Dogs Actor Tried to Punch Michael Madsen
Guess Which Reservoir Dogs Actor Tried to Punch Michael Madsen
Reservoir Dogs was already one of the most chaotic debuts in indie film history—a heist movie with no actual heist, a warehouse full of psychos, and about five gallons of fake blood per square foot.
One of Netflix's Most Disturbing Docs Is Now Blowing Up the Charts
One of Netflix's Most Disturbing Docs Is Now Blowing Up the Charts
Netflix has a formula, and it's working: take something horrifying, sprinkle in public humiliation, and package it as a documentary. Audiences can't get enough. 
Jurassic World Rebirth Slipped a Crichton Easter Egg Into the Background
Jurassic World Rebirth Slipped a Crichton Easter Egg Into the Background
Jurassic World Rebirth has arrived, and as expected, it's another loud, CG-loaded blockbuster in a franchise that long ago evolved past the DNA of Michael Crichton's original vision.
Morgan Freeman Says You're Missing the Best Show on TV (and It's Now on Netflix)
Morgan Freeman Says You're Missing the Best Show on TV (and It's Now on Netflix)
Morgan Freeman doesn't do subtle when it comes to opinions.
Peter Jackson Almost Ruined Lord of the Rings in the First 7 Minutes
Peter Jackson Almost Ruined Lord of the Rings in the First 7 Minutes
It's hard to imagine now, but The Fellowship of the Ring almost opened without its iconic seven-minute prologue — the one where Galadriel calmly explains thousands of years of lore while Middle-earth burns, drowns, and gets stabbed repeatedly on screen.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High: 15 Weird Facts You Didn't Know!
Fast Times at Ridgemont High: 15 Weird Facts You Didn't Know!
Amy Heckerling's Fast Times at Ridgemont High wasn't designed to be a teen comedy. 
The Only Horror Movie Costner Has Ever Starred In Is Now Free to Watch
The Only Horror Movie Costner Has Ever Starred In Is Now Free to Watch
Even Oscar winners make rent-check movies—and sometimes, they don't even pretend to care.
Why Did Strange World (2022) Bomb at the Box Office?
Why Did Strange World (2022) Bomb at the Box Office?
It came, it flopped, and Disney's probably hoping you'll never mention it again.