
Alyse Stanley
Alyse Stanley is a news editor at Tom’s Guide, overseeing weekend coverage and writing about the latest in tech, gaming, and entertainment. Before Tom’s Guide, Alyse worked as an editor for the Washington Post’s sunsetted video game section, Launcher, where she also wrote about indie games you shouldn’t miss, how to tackle your gaming backlog, and all things Nintendo. She previously led Gizmodo’s weekend news desk covering breaking tech news and has written game reviews and features for outlets like Polygon, Unwinnable, and Rock, Paper, Shotgun. A recent Chicago-area transplant born and raised in Virginia, Alyse is a big fan of horror movies, cartoons, and roller skating. She's also a puzzle fan and can often be found contributing to the NYT Connections coverage on Tom's Guide
Latest articles by Alyse Stanley

This twisted death game movie is leaving Netflix soon — and it's a must-watch for 'Squid Game' fans
By Alyse Stanley published
'Circle' is leaving Netflix soon, and fans of 'Squid Game' need to watch this cult classic psychological thriller with another haunting death game.

'How to Train Your Dragon' remake becomes instant hit on streaming — here's where you can watch it from home
By Alyse Stanley last updated
The live action remake of "How to Train Your Dragon" just landed on Peacock alongside the original animated trilogy.

Time has run out for millions of Windows 10 users, but here's the trick for a free one-year extension
By Alyse Stanley last updated
If you haven't yet upgraded to Windows 11 yet, your Windows 10 PC could soon be at risk. Here's how to get another year of security updates for free.

3 best Netflix mystery thrillers to watch after 'The Woman in Cabin 10' — all with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for more gripping mystery thrillers to watch after "The Woman in Cabin 10"? Here are the best Netflix movies to add to your watchlist.

Obnoxious full-screen ads are making the Amazon Echo Show useless — here's how to fix it
By Alyse Stanley published
Amazon Echo Show owners report their smart displays being bombarded with ads. Here are two workarounds to get rid of those annoying ads.

Your weekend binge list: 9 best new shows and movies to stream on Netflix, Prime Video and more (Oct. 10-12)
By Kelly Woo last updated
This weekend’s streaming and theater picks range from period dramas to football comedies to heist thrillers.

7 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock and more (Oct. 11-12)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'Freakier Friday,' 'The Woman in Cabin 10,' 'How to Train Your Dragon,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley published
Check out these trending Netflix movies that are actually worth the hype

Best horror movies on Netflix in November 2025
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Check out all the horrors and frights in our best horror movies on Netflix collection.

I just binged all of 'Peacemaker' on HBO Max before the season 2 finale — and it's everything I've been missing from the MCU
By Alyse Stanley published
I binged all of HBO Max's "Peacemaker" ahead of the season 2 finale, and it's everything I've been missing from the MCU.

5 new to HBO Max movies to stream this month with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide to the best new to HBO Max movies you can stream in October 2025, all of which are rated 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

3 best Prime Video shows worth binge-watching right now (all with 85% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes)
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for your next binge-watch? Check out these critically acclaimed shows on Prime Video.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley published
These trending Netflix movies are actually worth the hype

7 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Paramount Plus, HBO Max, and more (Oct. 4-5)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'Bring Her Back,' 'The Naked Gun,' the 'Downton Abbey' finale, and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.

Your weekend binge list: 11 best new shows and movies to stream on Netflix, Hulu and more (Oct. 3-5)
By Kelly Woo last updated
This weekend’s streaming and theater picks range from period dramas to football comedies to heist thrillers.

One of the weirdest movies I've ever seen just landed on Prime Video — and it has 94% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
The hilarious and haunting surreal comedy "Being John Malkovich" just landed on Prime Video, and it absolutely deserves a spot on your watchlist.

Amazon Prime $2.5 billion settlement — how to claim your refund
By Scott Younker last updated
Amazon settled with the FTC over allegedly duplicitous Prime subscription tactics. Here's how to claim your refund.

Philo expands core subscription with HBO Max and Discovery Plus — but your bill is going up
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Discovery Plus and HBO Max's library of must-watch TV and movies just landed on Philo, but you'll be paying $5 more a month for a Philo subscription.

7 best shows like 'Breaking Bad' to watch on Netflix, Max, Hulu and more
By Alyse Stanley last updated
'Breaking Bad' fans should check out these seven shows to find their next dramatic binge-watch.

Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 I'm adding to my watchlist right now
By Alyse Stanley published
These are the best movies on Prime Video's top 10 list that are actually worth adding to your watchlist.

Not a typo! Starz is just $1/month to stream 'Ballerina' and more — how to get one of the best streaming deals of the year so far
By Alyse Stanley published
Starz is offering a year of streaming for just $1/ month. Here’s how to take advantage before the offer ends.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley published
These trending Netflix movies are actually worth the hype

Your weekend binge list: 13 best new shows and movies to stream on Netflix, Apple TV and more (Sept. 26-28)
By Kelly Woo last updated
This weekend’s streaming and theater picks range from thrilling espionage to heartfelt romance and everything in between.
5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Peacock, Starz and more (Sept. 27-28)
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' the John Wick spin-off ‘Ballerina,' Tyler Perry's latest romantic drama, and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.
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