Michael Balderston
Michael Balderston is a DC-based entertainment and assistant managing editor for What to Watch, who has previously written about the TV and movies with TV Technology, Awards Circuit and regional publications. Spending most of his time watching new movies at the theater or classics on TCM, some of Michael's favorite movies include Casablanca, Moulin Rouge!, Silence of the Lambs, Children of Men, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest and Star Wars. On the TV side he enjoys Only Murders in the Building, Yellowstone, The Boys, Game of Thrones and is always up for a Seinfeld rerun. Follow on Letterboxd.
Latest articles by Michael Balderston
The Studio: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Seth Rogen TV show
By Michael Balderston published
Apple TV Plus’ new series is going to be filled with a star-studded cast and cameos from Hollywood A-listers. Here’s what to know about The Studio.
NBC Wicked special, Defying Gravity, airs tonight, November 19
By Michael Balderston published
The Wicked cast shares behind the scenes stories from the making of the big movie musical. Here’s what you need to know.
Babygirl: release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Nicole Kidman movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Nicole Kidman headlines the workplace drama Babygirl. Here's everything you need to know about the movie, hailing from A24.
St. Denis Medical: next episode, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the TV comedy
By Michael Balderston last updated
The mockumentary format is back with this comedy set in a hospital. Here's everything you need to know about St. Denis Medical.
The Voice season 26: next episode, coaches and everything we know about the singing competition
By Michael Balderston last updated
Reigning champ Reba McEntire has three new challengers in The Voice season 26. Here's everything you need to know about the new season.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the video game sequel
By Michael Balderston last updated
Sonic the Hedgehog is racing toward the big screen yet again in 2024. Here is everything you need to know about the latest movie featuring the iconic video game character.
How to watch Monday Night Football's Manningcast
By Michael Balderston last updated
Eli and Peyton Manning are back with the Manningcast, doing an alternate broadcast of Monday Night Football games, 11 in total for the 2024 NFL season.
PBS debuts Ken Burns’ Leonardo da Vinci documentary tonight, November 18
By Michael Balderston published
One of history’s greatest minds gets the documentary treatment from Ken Burns. Here’s what you need to know about the PBS doc.
Making of Gladiator 2 special airing on CBS tonight
By Michael Balderston published
See how the Gladiator sequel was brought to the big screen ahead of its premiere on November 22, including fight training and more.
How to watch Monday Night Football: Texans vs Cowboys everything you need to know
By Michael Balderston last updated
Get ready for some NFL action on ESPN, as Monday Night Football returns to the sports broadcasters. Here's what you need to know.
2024 new movies: release schedule for this year's new movies
By Michael Balderston last updated
Stay up to date with all the 2024 new movie releases right here, which includes new work from Jordan Peele, Ridley Scott, Dennis Villeneuve and more.
Tulsa King season 2 complete guide: how to watch, recaps, cast and everything we know about the Sylvester Stallone series
By Michael Balderston last updated
The king is back, as Tulsa King season 2 continues the story of the Sylvester Stallone Paramount Plus original. Here's everything we know.
NCIS: Origins — next episode, cast, plot and everything we know about the NCIS prequel series
By Michael Balderston last updated
The latest NCIS spinoff, premiering in fall 2024, focuses on a young Gibbs. Here is everything we know right now about NCIS: Origins.
NCIS season 22: next episode and everything we know about the crime drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
CBS hit crime drama NCIS is back for its 22nd season. Here is everything that you need to know about when it returns and more.
Yellowstone season 5 episode 10 recap: choosing anger
By Michael Balderston published
In Yellowstone season 5 episode 10, Beth and Kayce take their first steps to avenge John, plus a bit of house keeping with a character.
Taylor Sheridan’s Landman getting special cable showing tonight, November 17
By Michael Balderston published
The Landman premiere is airing on Paramount Network following this week’s Yellowstone episode. Here’s what you need to know.
Lioness season 2 episode 5 recap: new plans
By Michael Balderston published
In Lioness season 2 episode 5, Joe is forced to reconsider her options, which could have major ramifications on the mission and her life.
New on Hulu November 16-22: our expert's picks for 6 TV shows and movies coming to Hulu this week
By Michael Balderston published
Picks for the best new TV shows and movies on Hulu this week include recent hit movies and a big time comedian debuts a new stand-up special.
Landman: release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Taylor Sheridan series
By Michael Balderston last updated
Landman is another Taylor Sheridan series coming to Paramount Plus. Here is everything that you need to know about the show.
Hulu now streaming action movie with 98% Rotten Tomatoes score — starring the unlikeliest action hero
By Michael Balderston published
95-year-old June Squibb stars (and does her own stunts) in Thelma, which is now streaming on Hulu.
Conan O'Brien is unexpected, but perhaps perfect, Oscar host
By Michael Balderston published
I never dreamed that Conan O’Brien would host the Oscars, but now that it’s happening I’m incredibly excited.
Cobra Kai season 6: next episodes, recaps, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Netflix series
By Michael Balderston last updated
Netflix promises that Cobra Kai season 6 is the biggest yet. Find out everything you need to know about the show's final season right here.
Peacock adds my favorite blockbuster of the year — which 91% of Rotten Tomatoes fans also love
By Michael Balderston published
Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones starred in the crowd-pleasing Twisters, which made its streaming debut on November 15.
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