Leo Hartwell

Leo Hartwell is our dedicated cinephile and the guy you want in your corner when debating whether the Supernatural finale stuck the landing. With seven years of writing about film and television under his belt, Leo brings a unique blend of academic insight and genuine fanboy passion to every review. He holds an HND in Film Production from the University of East London, a credential that means he doesn't just watch movies—he deconstructs them. His beat at ScorpioLikeYou.com is the intersection of fantasy, horror, and the kind of magic that makes you believe in other worlds. Leo is the resident expert on all things Guillermo del Toro, Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter, and he has a soft spot for the low-budget genre flicks that most people overlook. Off the clock, Leo can be found haunting local record shops in search of rare fantasy soundtracks on vinyl—his prized possession is an original pressing of the Labyrinth score. He also organizes a monthly underground film club in his neighborhood, where he screens obscure cult classics for a small group of fellow enthusiasts. He's a quiet force, but his love for storytelling is anything but.
Russell Crowe and Ethan Hawke’s New Thriller Locks Theatrical Debut — Here’s When
Russell Crowe and Ethan Hawke’s New Thriller Locks Theatrical Debut — Here’s When
Oscar winner Russell Crowe and five-time Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke team up in The Weight, hitting North American theaters September 18. Vertical nabbed the thriller after a successful festival run and is giving it a wide release.
Should You Stay After Project Hail Mary? The Post-Credits Verdict
Should You Stay After Project Hail Mary? The Post-Credits Verdict
With Phil Lord and Chris Miller at the helm, Project Hail Mary rockets Andy Weir’s 2021 novel onto the big screen, following a stranded science teacher slowly piecing his memory together aboard a lone spacecraft. The big question: should you stay through the credits for a mid- or post-credits tease?
Why Nathan Fillion Says Firefly’s Reboot Can’t Be Live-Action
Why Nathan Fillion Says Firefly’s Reboot Can’t Be Live-Action
As the long-awaited Firefly revival finally moves forward, Nathan Fillion reveals the heartbreaking reason the return is animated — and why a live-action comeback isn’t happening.
Matrix 5 Update: Drew Goddard Finally Answers the Big Keanu Reeves Question
Matrix 5 Update: Drew Goddard Finally Answers the Big Keanu Reeves Question
The Matrix 5 is powering up, but the biggest mystery remains Keanu Reeves' return; Drew Goddard has weighed in, keeping the door open without sealing the deal.
Tom Cruise Took Over Star Wars: Starfighter for a Day — Now Ryan Gosling Regrets It
Tom Cruise Took Over Star Wars: Starfighter for a Day — Now Ryan Gosling Regrets It
Tom Cruise took the helm on Star Wars: Starfighter for a day — and Ryan Gosling missed it. On Happy Sad Confused, Gosling admitted he still regrets not being on set when Cruise showed up.
Disney Is Lining Up 7 Billion-Dollar Contenders — And They’re All Sequels or Remakes
Disney Is Lining Up 7 Billion-Dollar Contenders — And They’re All Sequels or Remakes
Disney is doubling down on its biggest brands, packing the next few years with sequels and remakes from Pixar, Marvel, and Disney Animation — including Toy Story 5 — with seven contenders poised to crack $1 billion at the box office.
Everyone’s Saying the Same Thing About Robert Pattinson and Zendaya’s The Drama
Everyone’s Saying the Same Thing About Robert Pattinson and Zendaya’s The Drama
Fresh off its premiere, The Drama is earning a rare early consensus: Robert Pattinson and Zendaya’s electric chemistry steals the show, powered by a confident, finely tuned tone.
The Last of Us Season 3 Levels Up With Patrick Wilson and Jason Ritter
The Last of Us Season 3 Levels Up With Patrick Wilson and Jason Ritter
Fresh blood is joining HBO's post-apocalyptic smash in pivotal roles, pushing the story past Joel's death and into a brutal new chapter.
Game of Thrones Star’s New Historical Epic Stumbles on Rotten Tomatoes
Game of Thrones Star’s New Historical Epic Stumbles on Rotten Tomatoes
Game of Thrones alum Natalie Dormer’s historical crime drama The Lady is off to a rocky start, splitting critics over its handling of real events and somber tone — and racking up an unimpressive Rotten Tomatoes score.
Quentin Tarantino Reveals the One Move Amazon Must Make to Revive James Bond
Quentin Tarantino Reveals the One Move Amazon Must Make to Revive James Bond
As MGM and Amazon close in on the next 007, Quentin Tarantino has a blunt plan to fix James Bond’s biggest problem.