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
Babygirl: release date, reviews, 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.
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.
The Wild Robot: how to watch, reviews, awards, cast and everything we know about the animated movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Peter Brown's beloved children's book The Wild Robot becomes an animated movie. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Nickel Boys: release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the book adaptation
By Michael Balderston last updated
Nickel Boys is based on Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning book. Here's everything you need to know about the anticipated adaptation.
How to watch Conclave
By Michael Balderston last updated
Conclave is now playing, and we’ve got all the details on when, where and how to watch the Ralph Fiennes-led thriller.
The Floor season 3: release date, host and everything we know about the game show
By Michael Balderston published
Rob Lowe hosts the popular game show that seeks to find the ultimate trivia expert. Here’s what you need to know about The Floor season 3.
Survivor season 48: release date and everything we know about the reality competition
By Michael Balderston published
Head back to the island for Survivor season 48 this spring. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest season.
Superman: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the James Gunn Superman movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
James Gunn's Superman is set to be one of the flagships of the new DC Universe. Here is everything that we know about the movie.
Nate Bargatze CBS Christmas special airs tonight, December 19
By Michael Balderston published
CBS is airing Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas, a holiday-themed variety show hosted by the rising star comedian and featuring special guests.
Survivor season 47 complete guide: how to watch, winner, host and everything we know about the reality competition
By Michael Balderston last updated
New castaways and new challenges await in Survivor season 47, as the new era continues. Here's everything you need to know about the reality TV show.
How to watch Thursday Night Football: Broncos vs Chargers everything you need to know
By Michael Balderston last updated
Prime Video is the exclusive home of Thursday Night Football. Here is everything you need to know to watch the weekly NFL game.
Fast Friends: release date, trailer, host and everything we know about the Friends game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Friends premiering on TV, Fast Friends is an all-new game show that'll test fans' knowledge of the classic sitcom.
The Fire Inside: release date, trailer, cast, first look and everything we know about the true sports story
By Michael Balderston last updated
The story of Olympic boxing gold medalist Claressa Shields comes to the big screen in The Fire Inside. Here's what we know.
Magazine Dreams: release date, cast, reviews and everything we know about the Jonathan Majors movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Jonathan Majors is poised for a big 2023, with Magazine Dreams one of three movies set to come out. Here’s what you need to know about the movie.
Lilo & Stitch: release date, teaser, cast and everything we know about the movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Disney favorite, Lilo & Stitch, is the latest to get the live-action treatment. Here’s what you need to know.
The Fire Inside review: Claressa Shields biopic is a winning story, but just short of a knockout
By Michael Balderston published
The Fire Inside, starring Ryan Destiny and Bryan Tyree Henry, provides a unique take on the sports drama with the story of Claressa Shields.
Death of a Unicorn: trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Jenna Ortega movie
By Michael Balderston published
Death of a Unicorn is a star-studded horror/comedy from A24. Here’s everything you need to know about the movie.
Mayor of Kingstown season 4: everything we know about the Jeremy Renner crime drama
By Michael Balderston published
Mayor of Kingstown, Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount Plus original series is coming back for another season. Here’s what we know about Mayor of Kingstown season 4.
A Saturday Night Live Christmas special will have you laughing like Santa tonight
By Michael Balderston published
Popular SNL Christmas skits from the past 50 years highlight A Saturday Night Live Christmas special to help get you in the holly jolly mood.
How to watch Anora
By Michael Balderston last updated
2024 Cannes Palme d’Or winner Anora is now playing, but where, when and how? Here’s what you need to know to watch Anora.
Is The Old Man season 3 happening?
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Old Man season 2 ending left the door wide open, so what’s the status of The Old Man season 3?
The Floor season 2: next episode, host and everything we know about the game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Floor is bigger than ever as the Fox game show begins its second season. Here's everything you need to know about The Floor season 2.
Nosferatu review: Robert Eggers remakes vampire classic in his image, but it’s not for me
By Michael Balderston published
I can appreciate Robert Eggers’ work, but Nosferatu has made me realize I may never love it. Let me explain.
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