Rory Mellon
Rory is an 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
![Chris Hemsworth as Dementus in "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga"](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4D2JNrPNXKA44GMQRujGZ5-320-80.jpg)
9 top new movies to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV Plus and more (June 25-July 1)
By Rory Mellon last updated
"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga", "The Boy and the Heron", "A Family Affair", "Fancy Dance" and more land on streaming this week.
![A TV with the Netflix logo sits behind a hand holding a remote](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mDNSZm5ah4asJu6kEVFqh7-320-80.jpg)
5 best Netflix movies to watch right now before they leave this month
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix is losing a host of must-watch movies this month including "A Nightmare on Elm Street", "Kill Bill" and more.
![a photo representing the PS5 vs. Xbox Series X](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wtT4iiADYeqYWDn6P9n7TJ-320-80.jpg)
PS5 vs. Xbox Series X: Which console wins?
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Our PS5 vs. Xbox Series X comparison will show you how these consoles compare in terms of specs, games and more.
![Avengers: Endgame Thanos snap scene, Frodo from Lord of the Rings and Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EYirSXLphho7BAAeRMoLhf-320-80.jpg)
13 best movie moments of all time — here’s our favorites
By Dave Meikleham last updated
We're hugely passionate about cinema here at Tom's Guide, and some of our team have broken down the movie moments that mean the most to them.
![(L-R) Natasha Lyonne as Rachel, Elizabeth Olsen as Christina and Carrie Coon as Katie in "His Three Daughters" streaming on Netflix in September 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uXRMbdgVBivAAeJzwChCbA-320-80.jpg)
My most anticipated Netflix movie of the year just scored 100% on Rotten Tomatoes — here's when you can watch it
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix has confirmed a release date for "His Three Daughters" — here's when you can stream this critically acclaimed drama.
![Paul Mescal as Calum Paterson and Frankie Corio as Sophie Paterson in Aftersun (A24)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vWFNUXWDMibVbsKyGNqPPa-320-80.jpg)
Netflix just got my favorite drama movie of the last five years — and it’s 96% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
"Aftersun" is one of the most emotionally devasting movies I've ever seen — and this modern masterpiece is now on Netflix.
![An image from "The Lego Batman Movie" now streaming on Netflix](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9Pb5XRKBHBogaCHDYqXG6d-320-80.jpg)
Netflix just added one of my favorite ‘Batman’ movies — and it’s 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon last updated
"The Lego Batman Movie" is a delightfully charming, seriously funny and beautifully animated celebration of the iconic hero.
![Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy HBO House of the Dragon Season 1 - Episode 10](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b4Kwg8wMdnoDReZdCDafqJ-320-80.jpg)
'House of the Dragon' season 2 ratings prove I was completely wrong about 'Game of Thrones'
By Rory Mellon published
I once claimed the awful final season of "Game of Thrones" had killed the franchise — here's how "House of the Dragon" proved me wrong.
![Jessica Alba as Parker in Trigger Warning streaming on Netflix this week](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FQkUqkNKDzjfcMdWZJrXhb-320-80.jpg)
7 top new movies to watch on Netflix, Prime Video and more (June 18-24)
By Rory Mellon last updated
"IF", "Trigger Warning", "Kung Fu Panda 4" and more new movies are arriving on the best streaming services this week.
![The PlayStation Portal on a counter with the start screen for Horizon Forbidden West](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BQugizGHkFVy4HFkCroVLm-320-80.jpg)
PlayStation Portal is getting a massive update — here are all the new feature
By Rory Mellon published
Sony has announced a new PlayStation Portal system update that includes a much-requested feature and more upgrades.
![Screenshot from Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HwdagDxdpAY6qqPzMpZvn-320-80.jpg)
Shadow of the Erdtree is Elden Ring on hard mode — and I can't get enough of it
By Rory Mellon published
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is a gold-standard DLC expansion
![Someone holding a remote pointed at a TV with the Netflix logo on it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tR3xxpj7C3tjj7P7wnUC4d-320-80.jpg)
One of my favorite Netflix movies is getting a surprise sequel — and you can stream the original right now
By Rory Mellon published
One of the best Netflix thriller movies you haven't watched is getting a sequel — here's everything we know about "Circles".
![Someone holding a remote pointed at a TV with the Netflix logo on it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tR3xxpj7C3tjj7P7wnUC4d-320-80.jpg)
7 best Netflix original movies of 2024 so far
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix original movies don't always hit the mark but these seven efforts released in 2024 are worth adding to your watchlist.
![(L-R) Julia Roberts as Isabel Pullman and Jacob Tremblay as August "Auggie" Pullman in "Wonder" now streaming on Netflix](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XVn3JA6YTy8gCeRM9CEy2H-320-80.jpg)
Netflix top 10 movies — here are the 3 worth watching right now
By Rory Mellon published
The Netflix top 10 is an ever-changing list of the movies that are drawing the most attention from subscribers — here are the 3 you need to stream right now.
![Prime Video app on a phone near popcorn and headphones](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J2DrCX3aGtz5pGsjMg4RX-320-80.jpg)
5 best classic movies just added to Prime Video with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
Prime Video just added another wave of classic movies — here are the 5 additions that Hollywood historians need to watch.
![Spider-Man 2 screenshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XKz3Do5nNyW5FK8icmsLiL-320-80.jpg)
PlayStation’s biggest sale of the year ends this week — here’s 19 last chance deals I’d buy
By Rory Mellon last updated
PlayStation Store's epic Days of Play sale is almost over — but there's still time to score these PS5 game deals right now.
![Sarah Polley as Elsa Kast in "Splice" now streaming on Max](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XbNXGpHRvwaU5YLqpTFdaV-320-80.jpg)
One of the best horror movies you haven't seen just cracked Max's top 10
By Rory Mellon published
Max subscribers looking for something new to watch this week should consider "Splice" — and it's just broken the top 10 list.
![Keyart for Star Wars Battlefront 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YZ5gnwBgVUSDUaCRqT83XH-320-80.jpg)
The best Star Wars shooter ever is free on Amazon Prime — here’s how to claim yours
By Rory Mellon published
Star Wars Battlefront 2 is the latest freebie on Prime Gaming — here's why you need to play this iconic shooter even in 2024.
![An image from "Ultraman: Rising" streaming on Netflix from June 14](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jY3Yh2MjLLfX8vrBBmbPye-320-80.jpg)
Netflix is getting another must-watch original movie this week — and it’s 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix is continuing its hot streak of new original movies with "Ultraman: Rising" — here's what you need to know about this family-focused superhero action adventure.
![A promotional image displaying the 3 new Xbox consoles scheduled to launch during holiday season 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uckC7eGK97BAB8YpXbgrRH-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft confirms 3 new Xbox consoles for 2024 — here’s all the upgrades
By Rory Mellon published
Microsoft has announced that three new Xbox consoles will launch this holiday season including a limited edition Series X.
![Reneé Rapp as Regina George in Mean Girls (2024)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p7fvCYPSvBY2B7oPCiwDye-320-80.jpg)
Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Rory Mellon published
Amazon Prime Video's top 10 movies is a constantly rotating ranking of the most popular films on the platform — here's my top 3 picks in the current list.
![Someone holding a remote pointed at a TV with the Netflix logo on it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tR3xxpj7C3tjj7P7wnUC4d-320-80.jpg)
7 new to Netflix movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix is adding a plethora of new movies this month with top picks including "Hit Man", "La La Land", "Aftersun" and more.
![Under Paris poster](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/viaQnQ9ztfL2cf3dsUoN3N-320-80.jpg)
7 best movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video and more
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Not sure what to watch? 'Hit Man,' 'Perfect Days,' 'Mean Girls,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.