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 the most deliriously entertaining action-thriller movies ever made — and I’m not ashamed how much I love it
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just got 2008's "Wanted," and this outrageously violent action-thriller movie is pure cinematic escapism with plenty of juvenile charm.

‘Superman’ is rated 93% by viewers, but did we see the same movie? Here are my 5 major issues with the Man of Steel’s subpar return
By Rory Mellon published
'Superman' is the new darling of the comic book movie world, but I'm scratching my head as to why such a flawed flick is getting so much love.

One of the most spine-chilling movies of 2025 (so far) just landed on streaming — and fans of 'Hereditary' need to watch now
By Rory Mellon last updated
The directors behind "Talk to Me" return in "Back Her Back," another twisted nightmare that horror fans need to stream as soon as possible.

7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (July 15-21)
By Rory Mellon last updated
This week sees the streaming debut of "How to Train Your Dragon" and "Megan 2," while Netflix, HBO Max and Hulu offer new streaming movies.

I just discovered the original Pokémon series and movies are free to watch — where to stream them now
By Rory Mellon published
I just discovered you can watch the original Pokémon show and movies for free on YouTube — and my inner child has never been happier.

This new dark comedy with Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd is so funny it almost got me kicked out of my local movie theater — you have to stream it now
By Rory Mellon published
"Friendship" is one of the funniest movies of the year, and it had me laughing so loudly in public that I completely embarrassed myself.

Netflix’s new zombie movie is the undead love child of ‘28 Years Later’ and ‘The Raid’ — and it's just as intense as that sounds
By Rory Mellon published
‘Ziam’ is a different kind of zombie movie

Netflix’s new psychological thriller movie is a twisted puzzle box with a mostly satisfying solution
By Rory Mellon published
"Brick" is the latest original thriller movie to debut on Netflix, and while it's no masterpiece, its central mystery is enough to keep you hooked.

3 Prime Video top 10 movies you should watch this week — including a new action-comedy with John Cena and Idris Elba
By Rory Mellon published
These are the best movies in the current Prime Video top 10

5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus and more (July 8-14)
By Rory Mellon published
This weeks sees the streaming arrival of "Karate Kid: Legends," "Opus" and a documentary exploring the creation of classic shark movie, "Jaws."

I took my Nintendo Switch 2 on a trip for the first time — here’s 3 things I loved and 2 I didn’t
By Rory Mellon published
Here's what happens when you take Nintendo's new hybrid console out on the road.

5 new to Netflix movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's movie slate for July 2025 includes plenty of watchlist-worthy flicks from "A Star is Born" to the multiple "Mission: Impossible" films.

Netflix just added a gripping dystopian thriller movie — and there’s never been a better time to watch it
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's sizeable slate of new movies added in July 2025 includes "V for Vendetta," a cult classic action-thriller celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Jensen Ackles’ new Prime Video action series is on course for No. 1 but critics are calling it ‘predictable,’ ‘cliche’ and downright ‘bad’
By Rory Mellon published
Jensen Ackles joins an elite task force and stumbles upon a sinister conspiracy in Prime Video's "Countdown," but critics are not impressed.

Netflix just got a must-watch crime comedy from the Oscar-winning director of ‘Anora’ — and it’s 96% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
‘Tangerine’ is another darkly hilarious masterpiece from Sean Baker

One of the best indie comedy movies of the last five years is now streaming on Prime Video — and it didn’t deserve to bomb at the box office
By Rory Mellon published
Paul Thomas Anderson's "Licorice Pizza" just arrived on Prime Video, and this delightful indie comedy includes two star-making performances.

9 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more (July 1-7)
By Rory Mellon last updated
These are the top new movies landing across the best streaming services this week, from "Thunderbolts" to "The Old Guard 2" on Netflix

Netflix top 10 shows — here's the 3 worth watching right now
By Rory Mellon published
Here are the three best shows from the Netflix top 10 list you can stream right now, including the much-anticipated finale of "Squid Game."

Netflix just added the first 5 'Mission Impossible' movies — here's my ranking from best to worst
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's July slate includes the first five "Mission: Impossible" movies, and to celebrate, I ranked them from best to worst. And it was pretty tough.

Netflix drops first trailer for new monster movie sequel — and it already looks like a colossal hit
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has just given us our first look at the upcoming monster sequel "Troll 2," and this colossal follow-up looks like a smash hit in waiting.

7 best movies you missed in theaters in 2025 (so far), that you need to stream right now
By Rory Mellon last updated
Don’t miss these overlooked 2025 movies now on streaming

Netflix drops major ‘Squid Game’ spoiler on social media 72 hours after season 3 debuts — because screw you if you haven’t finished it yet, I guess
By Rory Mellon published
I've just had the final chapter of 'Squid Game' season 3 spoiled thanks to an ill-judged social media post by Netflix itself, and I'm pretty unhappy.

Prime Video is about to lose an intense thriller starring Ryan Reynolds — and it’s the ‘Deadpool’ star's best movie
By Rory Mellon published
"Buried" is my pick for the best movie "Welcome to Wrexham" star Ryan Reynolds has ever made, and you need to stream it before it's removed from Amazon Prime Video at the end of this month.
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