
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

'One Piece' season 2: Everything we know so far
By Brittany Vincent last updated
What to know about 'One Piece' season 2, including release date, cast, and plot

Netflix reveals 'One Piece' season 2 release date and first look at the Straw Hats on Drum Island
By Alyse Stanley published
"One Piece" season 2 release date has been revealed by Netflix along with some first-look images of the Drum Kingdom.

'Freddy vs. Jason' is a love letter to both franchises I revisit every Halloween — watch it now on HBO Max while you still can
By Alyse Stanley last updated
'Freddy vs. Jason' is one horror movie I find myself revisiting every Halloween. Here's why you should stream this underrated slasher on HBO Max before it's gone.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, October 28 (#870)
By Scott Younker last updated
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #870 on October 28.

45 best movies on Disney Plus to watch now
By Alyse Stanley last updated
We've gone through Disney Plus to pull the very best of the best from the House of Mouse. Here are the best movies on Disney Plus.

3 new to HBO Max shows to watch this week (Oct. 27-31)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Not sure what to watch on HBO Max this weekend? Here are three new-to-HBO Max shows that deserve a spot on your watchlist.

Netflix's new No. 1 movie is a tense nuclear thriller that has audiences fuming over the ending
By Alyse Stanley published
Kathryn Bigelow's nerve-shredding political thriller is dividing audiences. Here's everything you need to know about the latest Netflix No. 1 movie.

9 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more (Oct. 25-26)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'The Long Walk,' 'Weapons,' Netflix's bold new zombie movie, and more movie night hits just landed on streaming

Netflix just added a twisty psychological thriller starring Michael Douglas — and it's better than 'The Woman in Cabin 10'
By Alyse Stanley last updated
What's new on Netflix? "Don't Say a Word" is a gripping psychological thriller starring Michael Douglas and Brittany Murphy.

3 Apple TV shows to binge-watch this weekend (Oct. 24-26)
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch this weekend? These Apple TV Plus shows are the perfect bite-sized binge-watch to wind down with.

5 best romance movies on Prime Video to watch right now (October 2025)
By Alyse Stanley published
Love is in the air on Prime Video with these five best romance movies, from a steamy love story between tennis rivals to a classic British romcom that'll leave you swooning.

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 Stephen King movies of all time, ranked — and where to stream them
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking to revisit your favorite Stephen King adaptations this Halloween? Here are our top five picks and where to stream them.

5 best Prime Video movies to stream now before they leave this month
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the five best Prime Video movies to watch now before they leave at the end of October 2025.

'The Perfect Neighbor' should never have been a Netflix No. 1 movie
By Alyse Stanley published
Netflix's latest No. 1 movie, "The Perfect Neighbor," is a haunting documentary about the tragic story of a neighborhood dispute in Florida that ended in bloodshed.

Is Venmo still down? Live updates on widespread AWS outage
By Alyse Stanley last updated
The popular peer-to-peer payment platform Venmo went down on Monday, October 20, one of several apps taken offline amid widespread Amazon's AWS service outages.

5 best Prime Video shows I'd binge watch this week (Oct 20-25)
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide to the three best shows in Prime Video’s top 10 right now, including a gripping post-apocalyptic adventure, a horror show staple, and a twisty psychological thriller.

I can't stop thinking about this haunting mother-daughter horror movie — and it's streaming on HBO Max now
By Alyse Stanley published
'Bring Her Back' is a heart-wrenching horror movie from the creators of "Talk to Me," and it's definitely one I'll be coming back to every Halloween.

3 best Netflix movies in the top 10 to watch now (and No. 1 has a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
These movies in the Netflix top 10 are actually worth the hype

3 best Peacock shows I'd binge-watch this week (Oct 19-25, 2025)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Our guide on the three best shows to watch in the Peacock top 10, including a new true crime drama about one of America's most notorious serial killers.

7 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock, and more (Oct. 18-19)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Looking for what to watch? 'Our Fault,' '40 Acres,' Netflix's hit new comedy 'Bad Shabbos,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming

13 must-watch movies to stream before they leave Netflix at the end of October 2025
By Alyse Stanley published
Don't miss these 13 great movies before they leave Netflix on October 31, 2025.

5 new to Paramount Plus movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide to the five critically acclaimed new to Paramount Plus movies that just got added to the streaming service in October 2025.
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