
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
5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Peacock, Starz and more (Sept. 27-28)
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' the John Wick spin-off ‘Ballerina,' Tyler Perry's latest romantic drama, and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.

'Ballerina' is finally streaming — here's where you can watch the hit 'John Wick' spin-off at home
By Alyse Stanley last updated
'From the World of John Wick: Ballerina' arrived on premium video-on-demand platforms on July 1 before heading to Starz on September 25.

HBO Max drops ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ trailer, and Bill Skarsgård’s Pennywise return is absolute nightmare fuel
By Alyse Stanley published
HBO Max has revealed a new trailer for "It: Welcome to Derry," a prequel series helmed by the directors behind the hit "It" movies.

Netflix drops chilling new trailer for a documentary about the dark side of neighborly disputes — and it's 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
Netflix just rolled out a new trailer for its chilling documentary "The Perfect Neighbor," which comes to the streamer in October.

Google Gemini just got 3 big upgrades after surpassing ChatGPT in App Store
By Alyse Stanley published
Google's September update for Gemini adds plenty of new features that make its popular AI model even smarter. Here are the three biggest upgrades coming to Gemini.

iPhone 17 trade-in guide — what your iPhone is worth now
By Alyse Stanley published
If you're looking to trade in your old iPhone for an iPhone 17, here's how to get the most bang for your buck after Apple slashed trade-in values.

5 classic movies on HBO Max you probably haven't seen
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide to the best new to HBO Max movies you can stream in September 2025, all of which are rated 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

5 best action thriller movies to stream after 'Ice Road Vengeance'
By Alyse Stanley published
These Netflix action-thriller movies combine riveting storytelling with adrenaline-pumping action, and every one of them is worth watching now.

7 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (Sept. 20-21)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Elio,' 'Superman,' '28 Years Later,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10, including a creepy horror fever dream, a Miranda Cosgrove-led romcom, and a tell-all celebrity documentary.

I finally canceled Netflix and what I'm streaming instead might surprise you
By Alyse Stanley published
Streaming is pricier than ever, and Netflix's catalogue of new movies and TV shows for September wasn't enough to sell me. So I swapped it for Paramount Plus — here's why.

Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley last updated
These are the best movies on Prime Video's top 10 list that are actually worth adding to your watchlist.

Netflix is losing one of my all-time favorite comedies — here's 'The Good Place's' new streaming home
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Michael Schur's beloved NBC comedy "The Good Place" is leaving Netflix for Prime Video on September 26.

Netflix's chilling first 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' trailer unveils Charlie Hunnam as the godfather of all serial killers
By Alyse Stanley published
Netflix reveals a haunting first trailer for "Monsters" season 3, which stars Charlie Hunnam as serial killer Ed Gein.

Emmys 2025 LIVE — 'Severance,' 'The Pitt,' 'The Studio' and all of the Emmy winners
By Kelly Woo, Alyse Stanley last updated
Emmys 2025 live updates from TV's biggest night — All the news as it happens

7 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more (Sept. 13-14)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Weapons,' 'Novocaine,' Netflix's latest cheesy romcom, and more movie night hits are now streaming.

Samsung issues security warning for most Galaxy users to update their phones now — what you need to know
By Alyse Stanley published
Samsung has issued a warning to most Galaxy phone users to update their phones immediately after discovering a zero-click vulnerability hackers can exploit through WhatsApp.

5 best spy thriller shows on Netflix to stream right now
By Alyse Stanley published
If you're looking for more espionage drama that'll keep you hooked until the very end, check out these five best spy thriller series on Netflix.

Not a typo! Score a free iPhone 17 Pro in this epic T-Mobile deal
By Alyse Stanley published
T-Mobile is offering the excellent iPhone 17 Pro for free when you trade in your phone and sign up for its Experience Beyond plan. Here's how to get yours.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley published
These trending Netflix movies are actually worth the hype

5 best new to Hulu movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
Here's our guide on the five best movies recently added to Hulu in September 2025 that have 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

Netflix drops first trailer for Blumhouse's docuseries 'Nightmares of Nature' — and it's my most anticipated Halloween watch
By Alyse Stanley published
The great outdoors meets nightmare fuel in Blumhouse's "Nightmares of Nature" docuseries, which premieres on Netflix on September 30.

iPhone 17 Pro Max — 14 new features confirmed right before Apple event
By Alyse Stanley last updated
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is set to be revealed alongside the rest of the iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday. Here are the biggest rumored upgrades Apple has planned.

3 best Prime Video spy thrillers to stream after 'Black Bag'
By Alyse Stanley published
Love "Black Bag"? Get your pulse pumping with the 5 best spy thrillers to stream on Prime Video right now.

Paramount Plus slashes prices 50% with this fall deal — watch 'South Park,' NFL games, and more for just $30 a year
By Alyse Stanley published
Get a one-year subscription to Paramount Plus for 50% off for a limited time. Here's how to score the first can't-miss streaming deal of the fall.
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