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 Last Showgirl: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Pamela Anderson movie
By Michael Balderston published
Pamaela Anderson is earning rave reviews for her performance in The Last Showgirl. Get all the details on the movie right here.
Red One: release date, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Dwayne Johnson Christmas action movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
In Red One, Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans team up to save Santa Claus. Here's everything you need to know about the Christmas movie.
How to watch Red One
By Michael Balderston published
Get in the holiday spirit with Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans’ Christmas action movie Red One, now playing. Here are the details.
Bookie season 2: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Sebastian Maniscalco comedy
By Michael Balderston last updated
Chuck Lorre and Sebastian Maniscalco's Bookie is coming back. Here's everything we know about the Max original comedy.
Say Nothing: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the period drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
Say Nothing is a nine-episode miniseries based on a New York Times bestseller set during The Troubles. Here’s what you need to know.
Mary: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the biblical epic
By Michael Balderston published
Netflix Biblical epic stars Noa Cohen as Mary and Hopkins as King Herod. Here’s everything you need to know.
The Amateur: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Rami Malek action movie
By Michael Balderston published
A new adaptation of Robert Littell’s novel The Amateur places his spy drama in modern day. Here’s everything we know about the movie.
Saturday Night hits streaming on-demand, but watch the movie's first eight minutes for free online
By Michael Balderston published
Preview the chaotic rush to SNL’s first episode before renting the “Certified Fresh” Saturday Night on-demand.
Y2K: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the A24 comedy
By Michael Balderston last updated
Kyle Mooney directs this comedy that reimagines if the Y2K bug really happened. Here's everything you need to know about the movie.
How to watch ESPN Plus on Roku
By Michael Balderston last updated
Find out how to watch ESPN Plus on Roku, bringing live sports and original programming from the sports streaming service to Roku devices.
Emilia Perez: how to watch, reviews, 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.
How to watch the NHL on TNT
By Michael Balderston last updated
The NHL on TNT is back with more on ice action, as the network is once again one of the main TV homes for the NHL during the 2024-2025 season.
What the Amazon Freevee shutdown means
By Michael Balderston published
Amazon has decided to shutdown Freevee, its ad-supported streaming service. What will happen to its plethora of original and library content? We explain.
Amazon Freevee: everything you need to know about the free streaming service
By Michael Balderston last updated
Here's everything you need to know about Amazon Freevee, a free ad-supported streaming service that features library and original titles.
Netflix movie Emilia Perez, now streaming, is poised to be a major Oscar contender
By Michael Balderston published
Emilia Perez, the “Certified Fresh” crime musical getting plenty of Oscar buzz, is now streaming exclusively on Netflix.
When High Potential is returning with new episodes
By Michael Balderston published
ABC and Kaitlin’s Olson hit TV show is going on hiatus, when will it be back? Here’s what you need to know.
Scamanda: release date and everything we know about the docuseries
By Michael Balderston last updated
Scamanda is an ABC News docuseries based on the podcast of the same name. Here's everything you need to know about Scamanda.
My Dead Friend Zoe: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the dramedy
By Michael Balderston published
This movie about veteran recovery stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris and Morgan Freeman. Here’s what you need to know.
Four shows that caught my interest in HBO’s 2025 preview
By Michael Balderston published
HBO/Max’s 2025 preview gave us a first look at a lot of exciting new shows, but here’s a deeper dive into some of the less heralded ones that caught my eye.
Andor season 2: release date, cast and everything we know
By Michael Balderston published
Andor season 2’s 12 episodes will be the final batch for the Disney Plus original series. Here’s what you need to know.
The Bear season 4: everything we know about the dramedy’s latest season
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Bear season 3 ended with cliffhangers, but The Bear season 4 is well on the way to answer them. Here's what we know right now.
Hacks season 4: everything we know about the comedy series
By Michael Balderston last updated
Where do things go after the great Hacks season 3 finale? Here's what we know so far about Hacks season 4.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: cast, plot and everything we know about the Game of Thrones series
By Michael Balderston last updated
HBO is exploring another era of Westeros with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Here's what you need to know.
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