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.

Stranger Things Fans Uncover Hidden Vecna Clues That Rewrite His Dark Past
Stranger Things Fans Uncover Hidden Vecna Clues That Rewrite His Dark Past
Stranger Things sleuths have zeroed in on a resurfaced Season 5 detail: a recurring shape linked to Vecna’s past that may unlock buried memories and hint at the show’s darkest twist yet.
Master ARC Raiders: The Fastest Way to Unlock All 74 Blueprints
Master ARC Raiders: The Fastest Way to Unlock All 74 Blueprints
Blueprints are ARC Raiders’ real hard mode—scarce, spawnless, and essential. Your best shot comes when chaos hits: Night Raids and Electromagnetic Storms can spike Blueprint finds across the map, if you’re ready to capitalize.
Noah Hawley Finally Reveals the Star Behind Paramount’s Decision to Kill His Star Trek Movie
Noah Hawley Finally Reveals the Star Behind Paramount’s Decision to Kill His Star Trek Movie
Fresh off Alien: Earth, Noah Hawley reveals his new Star Trek project was axed in the wake of the Paramount–Skydance merger — and on SmartLess he unpacks what doomed the last reboot films.
All’s Fair S1E7: What Really Goes Down Between Chase, Allura and Milan
All’s Fair S1E7: What Really Goes Down Between Chase, Allura and Milan
All’s Fair season 1 episode 7 thrusts Allura into fixer mode as Chase faces a lineup of exes and a pregnant Milan, and while the apologies land elsewhere, winning Milan’s ear will take Allura’s boldest play yet.
Brace Yourself: Avatar: Fire and Ash Delivers Titanic-Level Heartbreak
Brace Yourself: Avatar: Fire and Ash Delivers Titanic-Level Heartbreak
James Cameron says audiences should brace for Titanic-scale heartbreak in Avatar: Fire and Ash, with the third chapter pushing the saga’s emotional stakes higher than ever. At the Los Angeles premiere, Cameron and star Sam Worthington teased devastating twists ahead.
Amazon Bows to Fan Backlash, Removes AI Dub from Banana Fish
Amazon Bows to Fan Backlash, Removes AI Dub from Banana Fish
The beta era for AI is over. Years of trial runs give way to prime-time deployment, where real users, real money, and real accountability are on the line.
Marvel’s Costliest Blockbuster Ever Isn’t an Avengers Film
Marvel’s Costliest Blockbuster Ever Isn’t an Avengers Film
Think Avengers: Endgame was Marvel’s biggest spend? Another MCU epic reportedly out-priced it, claiming the franchise’s budget crown.
HBO Max’s 4K Mad Men Has a Problem You Can’t Unsee
HBO Max’s 4K Mad Men Has a Problem You Can’t Unsee
Mad Men’s 4K rollout on HBO Max is going off the rails, peeling back the curtain and exposing behind-the-scenes details that were never meant to be seen.
This Actress Wants Taylor Sheridan to Turn Landman into His Next Yellowstone-Level Hit
This Actress Wants Taylor Sheridan to Turn Landman into His Next Yellowstone-Level Hit
Landman star Michelle Randolph says the oil boom isn’t over—she’s eager to return as Ainsley Norris and believes Taylor Sheridan’s hit still has a gusher of stories to fuel sequels and spin-offs.
Deleted Endgame Death Could Be the Missing Link to Robert Downey Jr. Becoming Doctor Doom
Deleted Endgame Death Could Be the Missing Link to Robert Downey Jr. Becoming Doctor Doom
Avengers: Endgame broke hearts with Tony Stark’s sacrifice and Steve Rogers’ long-awaited dance with Peggy Carter — but the cut you saw almost ended very differently. Inside the scrapped finale that could have changed the MCU forever.