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.

Why Did The Lone Ranger (2013) Bomb At The Box Office?
Why Did The Lone Ranger (2013) Bomb At The Box Office?
The Lone Ranger was supposed to be Disney's next Pirates of the Caribbean. What they got instead was a $250 million faceplant in a cowboy hat.
Downton Abbey's Matthew Goode Picks 5 Cult Classics—and Yes, He Included Jaws
Downton Abbey's Matthew Goode Picks 5 Cult Classics—and Yes, He Included Jaws
Matthew Goode, best known for Downton Abbey and that guy in Watchmen nobody could quite decide how to feel about, has teamed up with the Jameson Cult Film Club to champion movies that were overlooked, underappreciated, or just flat-out strange enough to earn the title "cult classic."
James Cameron Just Called Nolan's Oppenheimer a "Cop Out"
James Cameron Just Called Nolan's Oppenheimer a "Cop Out"
James Cameron has a few things on his mind these days — nuclear devastation, radiation half-lives, and, apparently, Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.
This NBC Sci-Fi Show Flopped in 2010—But Stephen King Loved It
This NBC Sci-Fi Show Flopped in 2010—But Stephen King Loved It
Back in 2010, NBC dropped an ambitious sci-fi thriller that barely made a dent with viewers. It was expensive, dense, and canceled after one season. But to Stephen King? It was one of the best things on TV that year.
The Western That Killed Nicolas Cage's Oscar Comeback Is Now on Tubi
The Western That Killed Nicolas Cage's Oscar Comeback Is Now on Tubi
In 2023, Nicolas Cage seemed poised for a serious comeback.
This $446M WWI Movie Still Beats Every War Film Since Saving Private Ryan
This $446M WWI Movie Still Beats Every War Film Since Saving Private Ryan
It's been over two decades since Saving Private Ryan set the modern standard for war movies. But when Sam Mendes released 1917, that standard suddenly didn't feel so untouchable.
Tarantino Hated This Spielberg Classic: "Such a Boring One"
Tarantino Hated This Spielberg Classic: "Such a Boring One"
Maybe the most Tarantino thing of all.
Only Two Actors From True Grit (1969) Are Still Alive
Only Two Actors From True Grit (1969) Are Still Alive
It's been 56 years since True Grit hit theaters and became one of the defining Westerns of its era.
Netflix's Squid Game Season 3 Almost Had a Completely Different Ending
Netflix's Squid Game Season 3 Almost Had a Completely Different Ending
Squid Game season 3 may have just wrapped up on Netflix, but behind the scenes, things almost ended very differently.
NYT Names 100 Best 21st Century Films—Nolan Has 5
NYT Names 100 Best 21st Century Films—Nolan Has 5
The New York Times has released its list of the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century, and no director had a stronger showing than Christopher Nolan, who landed five films on the list — more than any other filmmaker.