
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

NYT Pips today hints and answers: Tuesday, June 16
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 Tuesday, June 16 #1,101
By Scott Younker last updated
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #1,101 on June 16.

We asked our readers for the best Netflix original show or movie of 2026 (so far) — and there was a clear winner
By Alyse Stanley published
We asked our readers to pick the best Netflix original show or movie of the year so far, and they have spoken.

3 twisted true crime documentaries to stream on Netflix if its new No. 1 movie 'Maternal Instinct' got you hooked
By Alyse Stanley published
If 'Maternal Instinct' has you craving more true crime documentaries, add these Netflix hits to your watchlist next.

Anthropic 'abruptly disables' Fable 5 and Mythos 5 following US government order
By Alyse Stanley published
Anthropic 'abruptly disables' Fable 5 and Mythos 5 following US government order

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (June 13-14)
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10, including a glossy new romcom, a horrifying true crime documentary, and a slow-burning Polish thriller.

3 new to Netflix thrillers to stream this week — including an underrated 2000s flick starring Vin Diesel (June 11-17)
By Alyse Stanley published
I've combed through the latest Netflix movies for June 2026 and found three gripping thrillers to add to your watchlist this week.

The rom-com queen is back: 5 Jennifer Lopez movies to watch if you loved Netflix's 'Office Romance'
By Alyse Stanley published
If you've watched "Office Romance" and are itching to binge more J-Lo hits, these are the Jennifer Lopez movies you need to watch next.

3 best movies to watch after 'Backrooms' — including a folk horror masterpiece I've rewatched a million times
By Alyse Stanley published
Loved the unsettling vibes of "Backrooms"? Check out these three horror movies next.

3 new to Prime Video thriller movies to watch this week — including a Gerard Butler-led hit with a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score (June 9-15)
By Alyse Stanley published
These are the latest thriller movies added to Prime Video's thriller library this week, including a Gerard Butler-led hit with a 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 — all the news, reveals, and announcements at Microsoft’s biggest gaming event of the year
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Xbox Games Showcase returned for 2026, offering new reveals and trailers for some of the biggest upcoming games, including Fable 4, Gears of War: E-Day, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 and more.

I swapped all my streaming services for this Disney+, Hulu and HBO Max bundle — here's my 30-day savings report
By Alyse Stanley published
I ditched all my other streaming subscriptions to find out if Disney+'s bundle with Hulu and HBO Max for $19.99 is really worth the price.

3 best romcoms to watch on Netflix after 'Office Romance' — including a sizzling Emily Henry adaptation
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for more romcoms to watch after "Office Romance"? These are the best ones to watch next on Netflix.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (June 6-7)
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10, including a glossy new romcom, a slickly animated underdog tale, and Ryan Coogler's seminal sports drama.

5 best new movies to watch this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video and more (June 6-7)
By Alyse Stanley published
Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'Hoppers,' 'Hokum,' Netflix's latest romcom, and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming

Netflix just added a batch of feel-good movies — here are the 5 I'm adding to my watchlist
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for an uplifting watch? Netflix just added tons of feel-good movies, and these are the 5 I'm adding to my watchlist.

Roll for initiative! 'Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' is finally free to stream on Pluto TV
By Alyse Stanley published
'Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' is finally free to stream on Pluto TV. Here's why this fantasy action comedy is worth adding to your watchlist.

3 best crime thriller movies to stream on Netflix this weekend (May 30-31)
By Alyse Stanley published
If you're looking for an exciting and intense crime thriller movie to watch on Netflix this week, here are my three personal favorite picks.

Your June 2026 Netflix anime guide: Everything new and when to watch
By Alyse Stanley published
Netflix has plenty of new anime shows this month, including 'Assassination Classroom' S2, more 'One Piece' and 'Pokémon Horizons,' and more.

7 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and more (May 30-31)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'Scream 7,' 'Dead Man's Wire,' 'The Moment,' and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming

Streaming is getting expensive — Here's how I'm building my 4K library on a budget with these epic Blu-ray deals
By Alyse Stanley published
Amazon's slashing prices on 4K Blu-Ray discs for some of the hottest movies. Here are the best deals to shop.

Streaming is getting expensive — Here's how I'm building my 4K library on a budget with these epic Blu-ray deals
By Alyse Stanley published
Amazon's slashing prices on 4K Blu-Ray discs for some of the hottest movies. Here are the best deals to shop.

Traffic triples to DuckDuckGo ‘No AI’ Search as Google doubles down on AI
By Alyse Stanley published
With Google doubling down on AI-powered search results, people are flocking to DuckDuckGo's AI-free search option.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (May 30-31)
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10, including a high-octane survival thriller, a slickly animated underdog tale, and an endearing mystery drama.

5 best new movies to watch this weekend on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, and more (May 23-24)
By Alyse Stanley published
Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,' ‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair,' 'The Bride!' and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming.
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