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 one of Gerard Butler’s best action-thriller movies — and it’s perfect for fans of ‘Law Abiding Citizen’
By Rory Mellon published
"Copshop" should be your next Netflix action-thriller watch. Espeically, if you enjoyed explosive movies like "Law Abiding Citizen" and "The Rip."

3 new to Prime Video movies you need to stream this weekend (Jan. 30-Feb. 1)
By Rory Mellon published
Prime Video is adding a couple of dozen movies to its library this weekend, and I've picked out the top 3 you need to stream first.

3 new to Netflix thriller movies to watch this week — and one of them is an overlooked crime epic rated 97% on Rotten Tomatoes (Jan. 29-Feb. 4)
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has confirmed its slate of new movies for the next week, and it includes a trio of fantastic thriller flicks that you need to stream.

3 new Netflix exclusive movies and shows you need to stream this week (Jan. 28-Feb. 3)
By Rory Mellon published
It's set to be a busy week on Netflix with a handful of new movies and shows, including the return of popular period drama "Bridgerton."

'The commentary is absolutely ruining this': why Skyscraper Live viewers are calling the Netflix live event a 'total joke'
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix's "Skyscraper Live" was the talk of social media over the weekend, but many viewers were left unimpressed by the live event.

I just played Final Fantasy VII Remake on Nintendo Switch 2 and it’s stunning — especially in handheld mode
By Rory Mellon published
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade has arrived on Nintendo Switch 2, and this excellent edition of a fantastic game is a true must-play.

5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video and more (Jan 27-Feb 2)
By Rory Mellon published
This week's top new streaming movies include an Oscar-nominated drama on HBO Max and a new action-comedy on Prime Video.

5 bingeable Prime Video shows to stream when you’re snowed in
By Rory Mellon published
If the winter storm has you looking for an excuse to stay indoors, here are 5 must-binge Prime Video shows to keep you entertained.

5 best Prime Video thriller movies with a twist you must stream this weekend
By Rory Mellon published
If you're looking for Prime Video thriller movies with huge twists you'll never see coming, here's five twisting watches for the weekend.

5 masterpiece movies that were never nominated for an Oscar — these Best Picture-worthy films didn’t deserve to be snubbed
By Rory Mellon published
Plenty of exceptional movies have earned a deserved Oscar nomination, but somehow these 5 masterpieces missed out.

Netflix just added all 26 Bond movies — here’s each 007’s best film
By Rory Mellon published
In a shocking streaming move, every single Bond movie has arrived on Netflix, and I'm picking out the best movie from each era of 007.

Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck OLED battery test — there’s a clear winner, and it's not the gaming handheld I expected
By Rory Mellon published
I put the Nintendo Switch 2 and the Steam Deck OLED to the test to determine which gaming handheld offers better battery life.

Netflix is about to lose these 3 must-watch thriller movies — stream them this weekend before you regret missing out
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has confirmed it's removing dozens of movies very soon, and I've picked out three twisting thriller flicks you need to watch now.

3 new to Prime Video movies you need to stream this weekend (Jan. 23-25)
By Rory Mellon published
Looking for some worthwhile movies on Prime Video this weekend? I've combed through the service's library and found three great picks.

Oscar nominations 2026 — live updates as nominees announced (and who's left out)
By Rory Mellon last updated
Oscar 2026 nominations have been confirmed, and you can follow along with the latest live updates so you don't miss a single moment.

10 biggest Oscar nominations 2026 snubs and surprises — including 'Sinners,' 'Weapons' and 'Wicked: For Good'
By Rory Mellon published
The Oscar nominations for 2026 have been revealed, and we're picking out the cruelest snubs and shock surprises from the field.

3 new to Netflix thriller movies to watch this week — and one of them is my favorite streaming movie of 2026 so far (Jan. 22-28)
By Rory Mellon published
These are the three new to Netflix thriller movies worth streaming this week, and one has already notched a massive 41 million views.

I just found an intense psychological thriller movie that’s perfect for winter streaming — and I love its shocking twist
By Rory Mellon published
I just found the one psychological thriller movie you should stream this winter, and it's a snowy twist-fueled ride starring Emma Thompson.

5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (Jan 20-27)
By Rory Mellon last updated
This week's top new movies across streaming services include a charming comedy-drama on Netflix and a sports biopic on HBO Max.

Netflix’s new action-thriller movie got 41 million viewers in a single weekend — and it deserves every single one
By Rory Mellon published
"The Rip" could be among the biggest Netflix movies of 2026 after its massive early success, and I think everybody is winning with this thriller.

3 new Netflix exclusive movies and shows to add to your watchlist this week (Jan 21-27)
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has confirmed the latest exclusive movies and shows arriving this week, including a live event sure to get your adrenaline flowing.

3 best Netflix thriller movies about the end of the world
By Rory Mellon published
These Netflix thriller movies explore the end of the world, and include zombie viruses, deadly comets and the gradual collapse of our society.

5 best Netflix thriller movies with a twist you must stream now
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix offers plenty of thriller movies with twists you'll never see coming, and these are my (spoiler-free) top picks to watch right now.
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