
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

7 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock and more (Oct. 11-12)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'Freakier Friday,' 'The Woman in Cabin 10,' 'How to Train Your Dragon,' 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
Check out these trending Netflix movies that are actually worth the hype

Best horror movies on Netflix in October 2025
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Check out all the horrors and frights in our best horror movies on Netflix collection.

I just binged all of 'Peacemaker' on HBO Max before the season 2 finale — and it's everything I've been missing from the MCU
By Alyse Stanley published
I binged all of HBO Max's "Peacemaker" ahead of the season 2 finale, and it's everything I've been missing from the MCU.

5 new to HBO Max movies to stream this month with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide to the best new to HBO Max movies you can stream in October 2025, all of which are rated 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

3 best Prime Video shows worth binge-watching right now (all with 85% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes)
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for your next binge-watch? Check out these critically acclaimed shows 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

7 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Paramount Plus, HBO Max, and more (Oct. 4-5)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'Bring Her Back,' 'The Naked Gun,' the 'Downton Abbey' finale, and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.

Your weekend binge list: 11 best new shows and movies to stream on Netflix, Hulu and more (Oct. 3-5)
By Kelly Woo last updated
This weekend’s streaming and theater picks range from period dramas to football comedies to heist thrillers.

One of the weirdest movies I've ever seen just landed on Prime Video — and it has 94% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
The hilarious and haunting surreal comedy "Being John Malkovich" just landed on Prime Video, and it absolutely deserves a spot on your watchlist.

Amazon Prime $2.5 billion settlement — how to claim your refund
By Scott Younker last updated
Amazon settled with the FTC over allegedly duplicitous Prime subscription tactics. Here's how to claim your refund.

Philo expands core subscription with HBO Max and Discovery Plus — but your bill is going up
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Discovery Plus and HBO Max's library of must-watch TV and movies just landed on Philo, but you'll be paying $5 more a month for a Philo subscription.

7 best shows like 'Breaking Bad' to watch on Netflix, Max, Hulu and more
By Alyse Stanley last updated
'Breaking Bad' fans should check out these seven shows to find their next dramatic binge-watch.

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

Not a typo! Starz is just $1/month to stream 'Ballerina' and more — how to get one of the best streaming deals of the year so far
By Alyse Stanley published
Starz is offering a year of streaming for just $1/ month. Here’s how to take advantage before the offer ends.

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

Your weekend binge list: 13 best new shows and movies to stream on Netflix, Apple TV and more (Sept. 26-28)
By Kelly Woo last updated
This weekend’s streaming and theater picks range from thrilling espionage to heartfelt romance and everything in between.
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.
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