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
Santosh: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the crime drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
Santosh is the UK’s entry for Oscar’s Best International Feature award. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
The Outrun: how to watch, awards, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Saoirse Ronan drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
Saoirse Ronan has received strong notices for her performance in The Outrun. Here's everything else you need to know about the movie.
Love Lies Bleeding: how to watch, awards, reviews, cast, plot and everything we know about the Kristen Stewart movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Love Lies Bleeding is a new A24 movie starring Kristen Stewart. Here's everything you need to know about the movie.
Hard Truths: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Mike Leigh movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Acclaimed director Mike Leigh reunites with his Secrets and Lies star Marianne Jean-Baptiste. Here’s everything you need to know about Hard Truths.
Gladiator 2: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Ridley Scott sequel
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Best Picture-winning Gladiator is getting a sequel, tentatively titled Gladiator 2, with Ridley Scott directing and a star-studded cast.
Blitz: how to watch, awards, reviews, cast, plot and everything we know about the World War 2 drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
Steve McQueen directs his first narrative feature in six years in Blitz, starring Saoirse Ronan. Here's what you need to know about the World War 2 drama.
Emilia Perez: how to watch, awards, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Selena Gomez movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Netflix's next hope for Oscar glory could lie with Emilia Perez. Here's what you need to know about the movie.
Conclave: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Ralph Fiennes movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Conclave is a new thriller set inside the walls of the Vatican from director of All Quiet on the Western Front and starring Ralph Fiennes. Here's what we know.
The Brutalist: release date, reviews, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Adrien Brody movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones star in The Brutalist, an immigrant tale from Brady Corbet. Here's everything you need to know.
Anora: how to watch, reviews, awards, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Sean Baker movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Winner of the 2024 Palme d'Or from the Cannes Film Festival, here's everything you need to know about Anora, the latest movie from director Sean Baker.
A Complete Unknown: release date, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Bob Dylan biopic
By Michael Balderston last updated
Timothée Chalamet picks up the guitar to play Bob Dylan in the 2024 new movie A Complete Unknown. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Pop Culture Jeopardy!: next episode, trailer, host and everything we know about the game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
Pop Culture Jeopardy! is a new version of the classic game show that, as its name suggests, focuses on current popular topics. Here's what we know.
Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?: next episode, host and everything we know about the game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
NFL star Travis Kelce adds game show host to his resume with Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? Here's everything you need to know about the game show.
Raid the Cage season 2: next episode, hosts and everything we know about the game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
A new season of the grab-and-go game show Raid the Cage is here. We’ve got everything you need to know.
Celebrity Jeopardy! season 3: next episode, contestants and everything we know about the game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
Celebrities test their knowledge for charity on an all new season of Celebrity Jeopardy! Here’s everything you need to know.
The Alto Knights: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Robert De Niro movie
By Michael Balderston published
Robert De Niro plays two roles in this gangster movie based on a true story. Here’s what you need to know about The Alto Knights.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew should have been a movie — it would have re-energized the franchise
By Michael Balderston published
Skeleton Crew’s charming, family-friendly space adventure could have been a nice refresh for the beleaguered franchise.
Deal or No Deal Island season 2: next episode, host, cast and everything we know about the game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
The spin on the classic game show returns with new contestants and new twists. Here’s everything you need to know about Deal or No Deal season 2.
High Potential: next episode, recaps, cast, plot and everything we know about the Kaitlin Olson crime drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
High Potential is one of the new broadcast TV shows premiering in fall 2024. Here is everything we know about the series right now.
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.
Skeleton Crew: next episode, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Jude Law Star Wars series
By Michael Balderston last updated
The latest Star Wars adventure features all new characters from a galaxy far, far away. Here’s everything you need to know about Skeleton Crew.
Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North — next episode, trailer and everything we know about the sports docuseries
By Michael Balderston last updated
Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North brings fans unprecedented access to the Bengals, Browns, Ravens and Steelers’ seasons. Here’s what you need to know.
TGL golf league: next match, players, format and everything we know about the Tiger Woods golf league
By Michael Balderston last updated
We've got everything you need to know about the TGL, the new team golf league from Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
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