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.

How Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga Shaped Michael Chaves’s Vision for The Conjuring: Last Rites
How Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga Shaped Michael Chaves’s Vision for The Conjuring: Last Rites
After steering The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, Michael Chaves doubled down on collaboration for Last Rites, crediting Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga’s crackling chemistry with forging a trust-first set where every scare hits harder.
R-Truth Explains How He Became the Hidden Link Between CM Punk and John Cena’s Iconic Pipe Bomb Promos
R-Truth Explains How He Became the Hidden Link Between CM Punk and John Cena’s Iconic Pipe Bomb Promos
From CM Punk’s June 27, 2011 pipebomb to John Cena’s answer 14 years later, a defining WWE rivalry comes full circle — and R-Truth is the unexpected link binding both moments.
GTA 6 Hype Turns Ugly: Some Players Plot Racist Attacks on NPCs of Color as America’s Racial Divide Deepens
GTA 6 Hype Turns Ugly: Some Players Plot Racist Attacks on NPCs of Color as America’s Racial Divide Deepens
GTA 6 hype is peaking, but as Rockstar trickles out scant footage, fan sleuthing is igniting accusations of racism that threaten to overshadow the game’s meticulous world-building.
Simpsons: Hit & Run Is Stuck in Rights Limbo — This Gorgeous Futurama Conversion Mod Is the Next Best Thing
Simpsons: Hit & Run Is Stuck in Rights Limbo — This Gorgeous Futurama Conversion Mod Is the Next Best Thing
It’s blowing up — and even Hit & Run’s OG lead designer has taken notice.
Why Sylvester Stallone’s Wife’s Remarks Could Spark Backlash From Hollywood Parents of Trans Kids
Why Sylvester Stallone’s Wife’s Remarks Could Spark Backlash From Hollywood Parents of Trans Kids
On The Katie Miller Podcast, Sylvester Stallone’s wife Jennifer Flavin claimed the rise of trans-identifying kids in Hollywood stems from celebrity parents projecting themselves onto their children.
Michael Mann’s Heat 2 Will Likely Use AI to De-Age Its Stars—But Not the Way You Think
Michael Mann’s Heat 2 Will Likely Use AI to De-Age Its Stars—But Not the Way You Think
With a decades-spanning story, Heat 2 will likely tap AI to de-age its cast — just not for the glossy deepfakes you’re expecting.
5 Ben 10 Powerhouses Who Could Actually Take Down Alien X
5 Ben 10 Powerhouses Who Could Actually Take Down Alien X
In the Ben 10 cosmos, almost nothing rivals Alien X—the Omnitrix’s Celestialsapien from the Forge of Creation, a reality-warping powerhouse held in check by a three-way split psyche, from Serena’s compassion to Bellicus’s fury.
Hunter x Hunter Season 7 Renewal Update: Is It Finally Happening and What the Next Manga Arc Sets Up
Hunter x Hunter Season 7 Renewal Update: Is It Finally Happening and What the Next Manga Arc Sets Up
Hunter x Hunter, once a titan of anime and manga, is slipping from fans’ grasp. With Yoshihiro Togashi’s manga locked in a lengthy hiatus that stalled the source material, the anime ground to a halt, leaving the franchise in limbo.
Criterion Channel Descends Into the Void With a Four-Film Trent Reznor Tribute
Criterion Channel Descends Into the Void With a Four-Film Trent Reznor Tribute
The Criterion Channel turns up the volume this November with a four-film tribute to Trent Reznor, spotlighting the Nine Inch Nails mastermind’s indelible mark on modern cinema.
Alan Ritchson Just Rewrote the Reacher Playbook Ahead of Season 4
Alan Ritchson Just Rewrote the Reacher Playbook Ahead of Season 4
With season 4 looming, Reacher looks poised for its darkest turn yet, pushing Jack Reacher into anti-hero territory — a shift Alan Ritchson foreshadowed in a 2022 interview.