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.

Saving Private Ryan (1998): 20 Weird Facts You Didn't Know!
Saving Private Ryan (1998): 20 Weird Facts You Didn't Know!
Steven Spielberg's WWII epic didn't just revive the war genre—it forced it to grow up.
Brad Pitt Throws Shade at Marvel-Era Actors: "We Didn't Sell Out"
Brad Pitt Throws Shade at Marvel-Era Actors: "We Didn't Sell Out"
Brad Pitt's been in Hollywood long enough to watch the definition of a "movie star" mutate beyond recognition.
Weird Science (1985): 15 Weird Facts You Didn't Know!
Weird Science (1985): 15 Weird Facts You Didn't Know!
John Hughes wrote the script in a weekend. One actor nearly quit over a costume-induced panic attack. Another didn't read the script at all. And one scene was so off-tone it was cut entirely before release.
Jurassic World: Rebirth Cut the Wildest Scene You'll Never See
Jurassic World: Rebirth Cut the Wildest Scene You'll Never See
Turns out, Jurassic World: Rebirth almost had a moment that would've blown the franchise straight into Rule 34 territory.
This 96% Crime Comedy Just Landed on Netflix—and It's From an Oscar Winner
This 96% Crime Comedy Just Landed on Netflix—and It's From an Oscar Winner
Before Sean Baker won five Oscars this year for Anora, he made a low-budget crime comedy that critics called "sublime," "raucous," and "a textbook example of how indies can tell groundbreaking stories."
Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 Finale: Every Hidden Clue You Missed
Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 Finale: Every Hidden Clue You Missed
After a nearly four-year gap, Nine Perfect Strangers returned for a second season with a new location, new guests, and the same old Masha—Nicole Kidman's not-so-huggable psychedelic wellness guru.
Tombstone (1993): 20 Behind-the-Scenes Facts You Didn't Know
Tombstone (1993): 20 Behind-the-Scenes Facts You Didn't Know
The production was a mess. 
Henry Golding Explains Why Bond Isn't the Dream Role You Think It Is
Henry Golding Explains Why Bond Isn't the Dream Role You Think It Is
As the next James Bond movie crawls through development hell (again), Henry Golding is here to remind everyone that maybe — just maybe — being 007 isn't the fantasy people make it out to be.  
Denis Villeneuve Is Making a Bond Movie—These Are the Names Circling the Role
Denis Villeneuve Is Making a Bond Movie—These Are the Names Circling the Role
In a move that feels half exciting, half wildly impractical, Denis Villeneuve has officially signed on to direct the next James Bond film — the first under Amazon's watch since it acquired MGM.   
Jeffrey Dean Morgan Reveals His Favorite TV Shows (They're Surprisingly Mainstream)
Jeffrey Dean Morgan Reveals His Favorite TV Shows (They're Surprisingly Mainstream)
Jeffrey Dean Morgan has killed it in film (Watchmen, Rampage, Batman v Superman) and absolutely dominated television — most famously as Negan, the barbed-wire-bat-swinging wildcard from The Walking Dead.