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.

Denzel Washington's 3 Essential Films to Watch Before You Die
Denzel Washington's 3 Essential Films to Watch Before You Die
Denzel Washington is one of the greatest actors alive, but don't ask him for a top 10 movies list. Or even a top three. The man is famously not a cinephile, and he's never pretended otherwise.
The Most Accurate WWII POW Film You've Never Seen
The Most Accurate WWII POW Film You've Never Seen
When people think "POW movie," they think The Great Escape. Steve McQueen on a motorcycle, British officers digging tunnels, and just enough fiction to make you forget it's about war. Fun, sure—but if you want the real deal? Try King Rat.
9 Sci-Fi Remakes So Bad, They Ruined the Originals
9 Sci-Fi Remakes So Bad, They Ruined the Originals
There's a special kind of pain that only bad remakes can deliver.
Morgan Freeman Hated Shawshank Redemption: Here's Why
Morgan Freeman Hated Shawshank Redemption: Here's Why
Morgan Freeman may be the voice of God, but even he's sick of talking about The Shawshank Redemption.
The 5 Books Natalie Portman Wants Everyone to Read
The 5 Books Natalie Portman Wants Everyone to Read
Between acting in prestige dramas, directing films, and casually running her own book club, Natalie Portman still finds time to read — and she has some strong opinions about what you should be reading too.
The One Role John Wayne Hated So Much, He Walked Out
The One Role John Wayne Hated So Much, He Walked Out
John Wayne was many things on screen—sheriff, ex-sheriff, cavalry officer turned sheriff—but one thing he absolutely refused to be was a singing cowboy.
Vision Quest Leak Reveals Ultron's Return—And It's Just the Beginning
Vision Quest Leak Reveals Ultron's Return—And It's Just the Beginning
Apparently, dying once (or twice) in the MCU means absolutely nothing — because Ultron is now rumored to be making a big comeback. Not just in Vision Quest, but in multiple upcoming Marvel projects.
Quentin Tarantino Thinks Yellowstone Is Just a Soap Opera
Quentin Tarantino Thinks Yellowstone Is Just a Soap Opera
Quentin Tarantino has never been subtle, and he didn't hold back when Yellowstone came up on The Joe Rogan Experience.
James Gunn Just Compared Superman to Oppenheimer—and It Actually Makes Sense
James Gunn Just Compared Superman to Oppenheimer—and It Actually Makes Sense
James Gunn's Superman hits theaters July 11, and yes — the cast list is long.
Netflix Took a Tax Write-Off to Bury Kevin Spacey's Final Film
Netflix Took a Tax Write-Off to Bury Kevin Spacey's Final Film
Netflix has a Kevin Spacey movie locked in a vault — and they've made it pretty clear they don't plan on ever letting it out.