
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
Latest articles by Alyse Stanley

Rachel Bloom's fan-favorite comedy 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' is now free to stream on Pluto TV — and it's 98% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley Published
All four seasons of 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' are now streaming on Pluto TV, and this quirky comedy is perfect for grown-up theater kids.

NYT Pips today hints and answers: Sunday, August 9
By Scott Younker Last updated
Get clues and answers for today's NYT Pips to keep your streak going.

NYT Connections today hints and answers for Sunday, August 9 #1,155
By Scott Younker Last updated
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #1,155 on August 9.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video and more (Aug. 8-9)
By Alyse Stanley Published
Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Evil Dead Burns,' 'Pearl,' 'Spoiler Alert,' and more great movies just landed on streaming

3 best new to Prime Video movies you should stream this weekend (Aug. 7-9)
By Alyse Stanley Published
Need something to watch this weekend? These 3 new Prime Video movies are worth adding to your watchlist.

Your broke bestie's watchlist: 3 feel-good (and free!) new movies I'm streaming on Tubi this week
By Alyse Stanley Published
Streaming services are only getting more expensive, so here are three free heartwarming movies to watch on Tubi this week.

Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (August 1-2)
By Alyse Stanley Published
These are the best movies on Prime Video's top 10 list that are actually worth adding to your watchlist.

3 best Tom Holland movies to watch after ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
By Alyse Stanley Published
If "Brand New Day" left you wanting more, here are three Tom Holland movies you should stream next.

This underrated 'A Quiet Place' movie starring 'The Odyssey's' Lupita Nyong’o just crashed the Netflix Top 10
By Alyse Stanley Published
'A Quiet Place: Day One' just landed on Netflix, and it stacks up to the first two entries in the hit horror series.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the only 3 I'm considering watching this weekend (August 1-2)
By Alyse Stanley Published
My picks for the three best movies to watch in Netflix’s top 10 right now, including one of the best "Spider-Man" movies.

4 best new movies (and one godawful one) to watch this weekend on Hulu, Peacock, HBO Max and more (August 1-2)
By Alyse Stanley Published
Looking for what to watch this weekend? "The Drama," "The Devil Wears Prada 2," "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," and more movies just landed on streaming.

3 best new to Prime Video movies you should stream this weekend (July 31-Aug. 2)
By Alyse Stanley Published
Need something to watch this weekend? These 3 new Prime Video movies are worth adding to your watchlist.

I watched hours of Tubi and Pluto TV to see which free streaming service has more ads — and one has twice as many
By Alyse Stanley Published
Free streaming services are great...until the ads start coming (and they don't stop coming)

3 Netflix comedies to watch after '72 Hours' — including SZA and Keke Palmer's girl failure buddy comedy that hits way too close to home
By Alyse Stanley Published
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.

Prime Video's upcoming AI makeover could completely change how you decide what to watch next
By Alyse Stanley Published
Amazon is reworking how Prime Video recommends movies and TV shows to subscribers as part of its larger AI push.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the only 3 I'm considering watching this weekend (July 25-26)
By Alyse Stanley Published
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.

5 best new movies to watch this weekend on Netflix, Apple TV, Prime Video and more (July 25-26)
By Alyse Stanley Published
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

'Wicked: For Good' just landed on Netflix — but these 3 musicals are even better
By Alyse Stanley Published
'Wicked: For Good' just landed on Netflix, but you should watch these 3 musicals on Netflix instead that are much better.

Loved 'Obsession'? Peacock has 3 under-the-radar horror movies to watch next
By Alyse Stanley Published
Loved 'Obsession'? Add these terrifying movies to your watchlist on Peacock.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the only 3 I'm recommending this weekend (July 18-19)
By Alyse Stanley Published
My picks for the three best movies to watch in Netflix’s top 10 right now, including a beloved sequel to The Hunger Games.

5 best new movies to watch this weekend on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+ and more (July 18-19)
By Alyse Stanley Published
'Obsession,' 'Backrooms,' 'Heartstopper Forever' and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming

Set sail for 'The Odyssey' with these 3 (free!) epic movies to watch before Christopher Nolan's epic hits theaters this weekend
By Alyse Stanley Published
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.

Missed it in theaters? Stephen King's brutal 'The Long Walk' is the newest No. 1 movie on HBO Max (and not 'Sinners')
By Alyse Stanley Published
'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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