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 of Us season 2: trailer, cast, plot and everything we know
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Last of Us season 2 sees the hit HBO series continuing. Here's everything we know about the second series right now.
Surprise Golden Globe winner now available to watch online
By Michael Balderston published
Flow, Golden Globe winner for Best Motion Picture — Animation, hits digital on-demand. Here’s what you need to know.
Horizon: An American Saga on Netflix is a hit, so what’s going on with Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 2?
By Michael Balderston published
With more fans discovering Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga on Netflix, questions continue about when we’ll see Chapter 2.
Inheritance starring Phoebe Dynevor: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know
By Michael Balderston published
Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor becomes a spy in the new thriller Inheritance. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
What January 2025 movies are you most excited for?
By Michael Balderston published
2025 has a number of intriguing movies to start the year, which one are you most looking forward to? Here’s a complete rundown to help make your pick.
Challengers: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Zendaya movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist take the court in Challengers from director Luca Guadagnino. Here's everything you need to know.
A Different Man: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Sebastian Stan movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
A Different Man is another challenging and unique movie from A24 coming in 2024. Here is everything you need to know about it.
Golden Globes 2025: winners and everything we know about the awards show
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Golden Globes are Hollywood’s biggest party, plus they hand out some awards. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s show.
Golden Globes 2025 predictions: who I picked and who actually won
By Michael Balderston last updated
Here are the movies and TV shows that I think the Golden Globes are going to recognize this year and why.
Why is 60 Minutes not airing on tonight, January 5?
By Michael Balderston published
A busy day of live events on CBS are delaying the first 60 Minutes episode of 2025.
New on Hulu January 4-10: 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 new and returning TV shows back after their holiday hiatus.
The 96 best Netflix movies to stream in January
By Michael Balderston last updated
Looking for a movie to stream on Netflix, here are our recommendations for the best of the bunch available right now.
How to watch Golden Globe 2025 nominated movies and TV shows
By Michael Balderston last updated
There’s time to catch up with the nominees ahead of the Golden Globes ceremony on January 5. Here’s what you need to know.
Love Me: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Kristen Stewart movie
By Michael Balderston published
Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun star in the unique sci-fi romance Love Me. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
The Damned review: chilly psychological horror movie stumbles at the finish
By Michael Balderston published
Despite an ending that falls a bit flat, Thordur Palsson’s The Damned is a promising directing debut rich in mythos.
The Damned: release date, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the horror movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Iceland-set horror movie The Damned looks to chill audiences in 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
How to watch The Damned
By Michael Balderston published
The Damned, the first new movie of 2025, is now playing. Here’s everything you need to know on how to watch it right now.
Only Murders in the Building season 2 makes broadcast debut on ABC tonight, January 2
By Michael Balderston published
Hulu’s hit murder mystery comedy Only Murders in the Building becomes available for all to watch without a streaming subscription.
Flight Risk: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Mark Wahlberg action movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Mel Gibson directs Flight Risk, an action thriller that takes place at 10,000 feet. Here's everything you need to know about the movie.
Movies to stream in January: our expert's 10 must-watch movies new to streaming services
By Michael Balderston published
From Netflix to Prime Video, here are 10 movies you are not going to want to miss when they land on streaming in January.
Netflix adds two Christopher Nolan movies, here’s which one I’m watching first
By Michael Balderston published
Netflix adds Inception and Interstellar to its library, making it a good start to the year for Christopher Nolan fans.
“Popular” musical Wicked now available at home to watch on-demand
By Michael Balderston published
After a record-breaking run in movie theaters, movie fans can watch Wicked at home as the movie hits digital on-demand platforms as of December 31.
What’s new on Paramount Plus in January 2025
By Michael Balderston last updated
Everything that’s coming to Paramount Plus in January — What to Watch picks the TV shows and movies to add to your watch list.
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