
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 Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, September 13 (#825)
By Scott Younker last updated
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #825 on September 13.

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.

How to watch the Marvel movies in order
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Here's how to watch Marvel movies in order of chronological events and their release dates — plus, where to watch them all.

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.

7 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max, and more (Sept. 6-7)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'The Naked Gun,' 'Lilo & Stitch,' A24's 'Friendship,' and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming

Bose’s new QuietComfort Ultra headphones could blow Sony and Apple out of the water
By Alyse Stanley published
Bose unveiled its second-gen QuietComfort Ultra headphones, which go on sale in October for $449.

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

Paramount and Activision just announced a 'Call of Duty' movie — here's everything we know
By Alyse Stanley published
Paramount Skydance and Activision have signed a deal to make a "Call of Duty" movie. Here's everything we know about the long-running franchise's big-screen adaptation.

Netflix's newest No. 1 movie is a charming, star-studded crime comedy — and it's perfect for 'Knives Out' fans
By Alyse Stanley published
"The Thursday Murder Club" is a breezy crime caper that's perfect for a holiday weekend, and it's already shot to the No. 1 spot on Netflix's charts.

7 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, and more
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Thunderbolts,' ‘The Thursday Murder Club,' 'Together,' and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming

Prime Video's new deep-sea diving thriller is so intense, I had to pause and take a breather before I could finish it
By Alyse Stanley published
"Last Breath" is an exhilarating and intense survival thriller that's based on a true story, and it's a must-watch now that it's on Prime Video.

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

New on Hulu in September 2025 — here's the best shows and movies to watch
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Our guide to all the new movies and TV shows coming to Hulu throughout September 2025, including our top three picks of the streamer's new releases.

5 Best Crime Thrillers Movies on Netflix to Stream Right Now
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the five best crime thriller movies to watch on Netflix, and they're all packed with plenty of intense drama.

New on HBO Max in September 2025 — All the New Shows and Movies to Watch
By Alyse Stanley published
Our complete guide to everything you can look forward to streaming on HBO Max throughout September 2025.

Netflix's New No. 1 Movie Is the $200 Million Box Office Bomb That Killed the 'Transformers' Franchise — Here's Why It Deserves a Second Chance
By Alyse Stanley published
"Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" is Netflix's latest No. 1 movie. Here's everything you need to know about this box office flop and why it deserves a spot on your watchlist.

‘White Lotus’ Star Jason Isaacs Reveals What Mike White Has Said About Season 4
By Alyse Stanley published
Jason Isaacs reveals what 'The White Lotus' showrunner has told him about season 4 and says he's open to a spin-off focused on the Ratliff family.

iPhone Fold detailed in new report — display, cameras and Touch ID, plus 3-year iPhone reinvention
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reveals new details about Apple's foldable phone, including a four-camera set-up, Touch ID instead of Face ID, and more.

5 movies to watch after 'The 355'
By Alyse Stanley published
After flopping in theaters, "The 355" has finally found its audience on streaming. Here are five more action-packed movies with mostly women casts to watch next.

7 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and more (August 23-24)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Looking for what to watch this weekend? A new 'Mission: Impossible,' 'The Bad Guys 2,' ‘The Map That Leads to You,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.

Microsoft confirms latest Windows 11 update is tanking streaming app performance
By Alyse Stanley published
More headaches plague Microsoft's latest update
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