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
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72 Hours is the No. 1 movie on Netflix, but it's far from the best the platform has to offer. Stream these 3 comedies next to keep the laughs going.

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Amazon is reworking how Prime Video recommends movies and TV shows to subscribers as part of its larger AI push.

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My picks for the three best movies to watch in Netflix’s top 10 right now, including an uplifting drama inspired by a true story.

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Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'The Dink,' a new grown-up 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming

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'Wicked: For Good' just landed on Netflix, but you should watch these 3 musicals on Netflix instead that are much better.

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Loved 'Obsession'? Add these terrifying movies to your watchlist on Peacock.

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My picks for the three best movies to watch in Netflix’s top 10 right now, including a beloved sequel to The Hunger Games.

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'Obsession,' 'Backrooms,' 'Heartstopper Forever' and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming

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Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" hits theaters this week. Get yourself in the headspace for it with these three epics you can stream for free right now.

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'The Long Walk' is the No. 1 movie on HBO Max right now. Is it worth watching? Here's everything you need to know.

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Finished Shipwrecked: Stranded at Sea? These are the best survival documentaries on Netflix to watch next.

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If you're thinking of renting Backrooms this weekend, take my advice and stream I Love Boosters instead.

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My picks for the three best movies to watch in Netflix’s top 10 right now, including a tense mystery thriller from David Fincher.

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Looking for what to watch this weekend? The Backrooms, Hamnet, Wardriver, and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming. These are the best new movies to watch.

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Our guide to the best movies new to Paramount+ that you can stream in July 2026, all of which are rated 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Looking for something new to watch? We've picked the best shows currently dominating Netflix's top 10 list, including the latest Harlan Coben adaptation.

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With Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' hitting theaters this month, it's the perfect time to revisit 'Memento' now that it's landed on Netflix.

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Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'Obsession,' 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' 'Enola Holmes 3,' and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming.

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Finished Netflix's No. 1 movie, Little Brother, and are looking for more laughs? Here are 3 hilarious comedies on Netflix to watch next.

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Though Valve's Steam Machine hasn't yet hit store shelves, scalpers are already jacking up the price by listing reservations slots on third-party platforms.

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Netflix is quietly updating how shared accounts work by requiring every profile to have its own unique email address.

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Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10, including an unhinged buddy comedy, a horrifying true crime documentary, and a breezy yet affecting romcom.

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Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' 'Little Brother,' 'I Love Boosters,' and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming
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