Rory is a Senior Entertainment Editor at Tom’s Guide based in the UK. He covers a wide range of topics but with a particular focus on gaming and streaming. When he’s not reviewing the latest games, searching for hidden gems on Netflix, or writing hot takes on new gaming hardware, TV shows and movies, he can be found attending music festivals and getting far too emotionally invested in his favorite football team.
Latest articles by Rory Mellon

Netflix just added a new Liam Neeson action-thriller movie — but it's no 'Taken'
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just added the sequel to Liam Neeson's action-thriller hit "The Ice Road," but this follow-up is anything but essential viewing.

How to watch Newcastle vs Wolves: live streams, TV details, team news for Premier League 25/26
By Rory Mellon last updated
We'll show you how to catch all the action from St James' Park as winless Newcastle United welcome early relegation-favorite Wolves.

Prime Video just added one of the best thriller movies you (probably) missed in 2025 — and it’s 97% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
“When Fall is Coming” is a slow-burning thriller with dramatic flair

Nintendo Direct live updates — everything revealed at Switch 2 showcase including Mario Tennis, Metroid, Pokemon and more
By Rory Mellon last updated
Nintendo Direct is back today, and this will be the first full-fledged showcase since the launch of the Switch 2. Here's all the news live.

HBO Max just added my favorite war movie of the year — and there’s one big reason it's a masterpiece
By Rory Mellon published
“Warfare" takes a real-time approach to storytelling that is supremely effective

‘The Long Walk’ is one of my favorite movies of 2025 (so far) — and the best Stephen King adaptation in years
By Rory Mellon published
After years of waiting, "The Long Walk" doesn't disappoint

I signed up for YouTube Premium on a whim — and it’s the best decision I’ve made in ages
By Rory Mellon published
I signed up for YouTube Premium after getting frustrated with ad overload, and I'm now now I'm kicking myself for wating this long.

7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video and more (Sept. 9-15)
By Rory Mellon last updated
The top new movies across the best streaming services this week include "Weapons," "The Wrong Paris," "Warfare" and plenty more.

Reddit just picked the 10 best Netflix shows of all time — and didn't screw it up
By Rory Mellon published
Reddit has picked the 10 best Netflix shows of all time, and it's a surprisingly strong list with a few favorites and some cult picks.

5 best war movies on Netflix I recommend you stream
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's movie library includes several riveting and emotionally-charged war movies, from "1917" to "All Quiet on the Western Front."

Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 I’m adding to my watchlist this week
By Rory Mellon published
The Prime Video top 10 movies list currently includes a pulpy Jason Statham action flick, a gripping spy thriller and plenty more.

Netflix just got a gripping mystery thriller movie from the creator of ‘Yellowstone’ — and it reunites two Marvel veterans
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's top 10 most-watched movies list includes "Wind River," a very compelling mystery thriller from "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan, and it also stars Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen.

Prime Video's new No. 1 Jason Statham action-thriller movie is a must-watch for fans of last year's 'The Beekeeper' — here's why
By Rory Mellon last updated
Jason Statham and David Ayer reunite after "The Beekeeper" for another action-thriller movie, "A Working Man." Here's the scoop.

5 best crime thriller movies to stream on Netflix
By Rory Mellon published
If you're looking for an exciting and intense crime thriller movie to watch on Netflix this week, here are my five personal favorite picks.

7 new to Netflix movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes I'm adding to my watchlist in September 2025
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has just added more than 40 movies for September 2025, and I've combed through the complete list to find the highlights.

This is the one Jacob Elordi movie you should watch now if you can't wait for 'Wuthering Heights' — and it’s not ‘Saltburn’
By Rory Mellon last updated
Jacob Elordi plays rock royalty in this overlooked Sofia Coppola flick

Cronos: The New Dawn is the spiritual successor to Dead Space I needed this Halloween
By Rory Mellon published
Cronos: The New Dawn is a new survival horror from Bloober Team that shamelessly copies EA's Dead Space, but I'm okay with that.

I watched all of the summer blockbuster movies — and I rate these above 'Superman' and 'Fantastic Four'
By Rory Mellon last updated
After watching every blockbuster movie of the summer, here’s my ranking from best to worst

5 best Netflix original movies you (probably) haven't seen
By Rory Mellon published
These overlooked Netflix movies deserve your attention

The party is over — YouTube quietly rolling out account sharing restrictions
By Rory Mellon last updated
YouTube Premium users report that the service is cracking down on account sharing across multiple households. Here's how.

6 top new movies to stream this week on Prime Video, HBO Max, Disney Plus and more (Sept. 2-8)
By Rory Mellon published
This week's top new movies dropping on the biggest streaming services include "Lilo & Stitch," "Friendship," and "A Working Man."

This overlooked movie from 'Top Gun: Maverick' and 'F1' director just cracked the Prime Video top 10 — and it stars Josh Brolin and Miles Teller as heroic firefighters
By Rory Mellon published
"Only the Brave" just surfaced in the Prime Video top 10, and I'm shocked I'd never heard of this Josh Brolin-fronted movie before.

I just beat Hell is Us on PS5 Pro — here’s 3 reasons to play, and 1 to skip
By Rory Mellon published
Hell is Us could be one of 2025’s biggest sleeper hits

Netflix’s New Murder Mystery Movie Is a Surprisingly Cozy and Charming Watch — But I Have One Problem
By Rory Mellon published
"The Thursday Murder Club" is a new Netflix murder mystery movie, adapted from Richard Osman's best-seller, packing an all-star British cast and plenty of easy-going Chris Columbus charm.

My Favorite Nintendo Switch 2 Case Just Got Upgraded — And Now It’s Even Better
By Rory Mellon published
I rated dbrand's Killswitch as the best Switch 2 case, but there were some significant teething problems. Here's how the accessory has been upgraded to correct the infamous Joy-Con detachment issue.
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