Alix Blackburn
Alix is a Streaming Writer at Tom’s Guide, which basically means watching the best movies and TV shows and then writing about them. Previously, she worked as a freelance writer for Screen Rant and Bough Digital, both of which sparked her interest in the entertainment industry. When she’s not writing about the latest movies and TV shows, she’s either playing horror video games on her PC or working on her first novel.
Latest articles by Alix Blackburn
What is Plex? Everything you need to know
By Kelly Woo last updated
Plex is arguably the best media server app you can get, provided you have some digital movies and TV of your own. Here is everything you need to know about it.
Disney Plus unveils 4 live streaming channels — and Star Wars and Marvel fans will be pleased
By Alix Blackburn published
Disney Plus announces live streaming channels for ultimate entertainment. Here’s what we know so far, including the exciting new channel for Star Wars and Marvel fans.
5 best movies to stream on Amazon Freevee right now
By Alix Blackburn published
Our guide to some of the best movies currently available on Amazon Freevee, including an action-thriller starring Charlize Theron.
5 movies like Netflix's 'Uglies' but better
By Alix Blackburn published
Want to watch dystopian sci-fi movies like "Uglies" that are higher rated and more entertaining? Here are our top five recommendations to stream now.
One of the darkest fantasy movies ever made is now streaming for free — and it's 95% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alix Blackburn last updated
You can now stream one of the darkest fantasy movies ever for free — here's why you need to watch this masterpiece right now.
Apple TV Plus top 10 shows — here's the 3 worth watching now
By Alix Blackburn published
Our guide to the three best shows currently in the Apple TV Plus top 10 list, including a comedy-drama starring Harrison Ford.
Best Roku channels 2024
By Kelly Woo last updated
Use this guide to find the best Roku channels, free and paid, whether you're looking for movies, TV shows, music or kids' programming
Netflix's new dystopian sci-fi movie has finally dropped — and 'Uglies' lives up to its name
By Alix Blackburn last updated
This new dystopian sci-fi movie just landed on Netflix, and it feels very similar to other YA adaptations. But is it worth watching?
Max just released a trailer for its new dark thriller — and now it's my most anticipated movie of 2024
By Alix Blackburn last updated
Max finally released a trailer for its new dark thriller, and it will please every Stephen King fan. Here's why you should watch it when it lands in October.
‘From’ season 3 release date just revealed — here’s when you can stream it
By Alix Blackburn published
My favorite dark thriller show is returning with season 3 this month, and so now's your chance to catch up on the other seasons on Prime Video.
This is the one sci-fi adventure movie I've been most excited for in 2024 — and it just scored 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alix Blackburn last updated
This one sci-fi adventure movie I’ve been most hyped for in 2024 has just earned a perfect rating of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes — and now I'm even more excited.
Prime Video top 10 shows — here are the 3 worth watching right now
By Alix Blackburn last updated
Prime Video's top 10 list is constantly changing, and it doesn't always have the best options. So we've put together a guide on the three shows worth watching.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions delivers the magic — there's just one problem
By Alix Blackburn published
Quidditch Champions is a magical but confusing sports game
Disney Plus drops price to just $2 a month for limited time — here's how to claim this deal
By Alix Blackburn published
Disney Plus has just announced a $2 monthly deal, but for a limited time only. Here’s how you can claim this deal just in time for "Agatha All Along" and "Inside Out 2" this month.
When is 'Inside Out 2' coming to Disney Plus?
By Brittany Vincent last updated
What we know so far about when you can stream Pixar's latest emotional adventure on Disney Plus.
5 best war movies on Prime Video to stream right now
By Alix Blackburn published
Our guide on the best war movies to stream on Prime Video, including an intense action-drama starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Antony Starr.
'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' movie release date, cast, plot rumors and more
By Malcolm McMillan, Alix Blackburn last updated
Marvel's upcoming movie about the Fantastic Four finally has its starring cast
5 new to Hulu movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alix Blackburn published
Several highly-rated movies recently landed on Hulu, like the intense action movie "Sicario" and the classic thriller "Die Hard" starring Bruce Willis.
This romantic comedy movie just crashed the Netflix top 10 — and viewers seem to love it more than critics
By Alix Blackburn last updated
A rom-com drama has just secured a spot in Netflix’s top 10 list, but the reviews are very mixed. Is it actually worth streaming?
Prime Video is losing one of the best action movies of all time — and it's 96% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alix Blackburn last updated
One of the best action movies of the past 5 years is leaving Prime Video soon. Here's why you should stream it right now.
Hulu top 10 movies — here's the 3 worth watching now
By Alix Blackburn published
The movies in Hulu's top 10 list are always changing around, so we’ve put together a guide on the three movies worth watching right now.
5 best movies like 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' to stream now
By Alix Blackburn published
Just watched "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" and need more like it? These are the five movies you should stream next.
Netflix is losing one of the best mystery thriller movies — you need to stream it right now
By Alix Blackburn last updated
Netflix is going to lose a must-watch murder mystery movie, and it includes a shocking final twist that you won't see coming. Here's why you should stream it right now.
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