
Michael Balderston
Michael Balderston is What to Watch’s assistant managing editor and lead movie writer, covering movies coming to theaters, writing movie reviews and highlighting new and classic movies on streaming services; he also covers a range of TV shows, including those in the Taylor Sheridan universe, Slow Horses, Only Murders in the Building, Jeopardy!, Saturday Night Live and more, as well as the best ways to watch some major US sporting events.
Based outside of Washington, D.C., Michael's previous experience includes writing for Awards Circuit, TV Technology and The Wrap.
Michael’s favorite movie of all time is Casablanca, while his favorite TV show is Seinfeld. Some 2025 favorites include One of Them Days and Black Bag for movies, and The Pitt on TV. Follow on Letterboxd to keep up with what I'm watching.
Latest articles by Michael Balderston

Materialists: release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the rom-com
By Michael Balderston last updated
Past Lives writer/director Celine Song’s second movie features a trio of A-list stars. Here’s what you need to know.

'Thrilling' 2025 Woody Harrelson movie now available to watch at home — and it's 'Certified Fresh'
By Michael Balderston published
Simu Liu and Finn Cole also star in this movie based on a true story now available to buy or rent online.

Happy Gilmore 2: release date, teaser, cast and everything we know about the Adam Sandler movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Adam Sandler's classic golf comedy Happy Gilmore is getting a sequel nearly 30 years later. Here's what you need to know about Happy Gilmore 2.

How to watch Last Breath
By Michael Balderston last updated
Survival thriller Last Breath, starring Woody Harrelson and Simu Liu, is now playing. Here’s what you need to know.

Last Breath: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Woody Harrelson thriller movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Last Breath is based on a true story about an incredible underwater rescue mission. Here’s what you need to know.

5 Best Audrey Hepburn movies (ranked): where to watch Breakfast at Tiffany’s and more
By Michael Balderston published
The star of countless classics, these are my rankings of the best Audrey Hepburn movies.

Why there are no new episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert this week, March 17-21
By Michael Balderston published
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is off all week, most likely for the NCAA college basketball tournament, better known as March Madness.

The Life of Chuck: release date, cast and everything we know about the Tom Hiddleston movie
By Michael Balderston published
The Life of Chuck is based on a Stephen King book. Here’s everything you need to know about its movie adaptation.

1923 season 2 episode 4 recap: the Duttons finally get some hope
By Michael Balderston published
In 1923 season 2 episode 4, after a rough start, a number of characters find some hope moving forward, but how long will it last?

You can now stream all of Yellowstone on Peacock, including Yellowstone season 5 part 2
By Michael Balderston published
Binge the entire Yellowstone saga from beginning to end in one place (minus the prequels).

New on Hulu March 15-21: 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 a Best Picture winner and an original series based on a dark, twisty true story.

Black Bag ending explained: who is the traitor?
By Michael Balderston published
We break down the Black Bag ending to clear up any confusion you may have over how Steven Soderbergh’s spy thriller ends.

Black Bag’s Rotten Tomatoes score is strong — can it end a perplexing Steven Soderbergh movie streak?
By Michael Balderston last updated
Critics have been loving Soderbergh’s recent string of movies, audiences not as much. Can Black Bag change that?

Novocaine: release date, reviews, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know
By Michael Balderston last updated
No pain, no problem for Jack Quaid in Novocaine. Find out everything you need to know about the action movie right here.

Ted Lasso season 4: cast and everything we know
By Michael Balderston published
Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond are back, as Apple TV Plus has officially ordered Ted Lasso season 4. Here’s what you need to know.

Gary Oldman reveals secrets of Jackson Lamb's farts — and his most iconic roles get Lamb-ified
By Michael Balderston published
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert interviewed Gary Oldman about Slow Horses and more from the actor’s legendary career.

Netflix adds new Millie Bobby Brown movie, helping with the wait for Stranger Things season 5
By Michael Balderston published
The Electric State also stars Chris Pratt and hails from the Avengers: Endgame directors.

The F1 trailer is giving me Top Gun: Maverick vibes — and I’m all for it
By Michael Balderston published
Joseph Kosinski looks like he is sticking close to the winning formula he had with Top Gun: Maverick for F1, but I’m still excited to see it.

F1: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Brad Pitt racing drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
The director of Top Gun: Maverick teams with Brad Pitt on an F1 racing drama. Here's everything you need to know about the movie.

How to watch Novocaine
By Michael Balderston published
Jack Quaid action movie is now playing, here’s where and how to watch Novocaine.

5 Best Jack Quaid movies (ranked): where to watch Companion and more
By Michael Balderston published
Best known for his time on The Boys, Jack Quaid has built a solid resume of movies, with more on the way. Here’s a ranking of my favorite Jack Quaid movies.

Black Bag review: Michael Fassbender leads a cool, taut spy thriller
By Michael Balderston published
Cate Blanchett, Rege-Jean Page and Pierce Brosnan also star in the Steven Soderbergh movie that is one of the director’s recent bests.

What was the Celebrity Jeopardy! Final Jeopardy answer on March 12
By Michael Balderston published
Test your knowledge and see if you can get the Final Jeopardy from the Celebrity Jeopardy! season 3 episode that aired on March 12.
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