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
Karate Kid: Legends — release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Jackie Chan movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Karate Kid icons Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio are teaming up for a new Karate Kid movie. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Babygirl review: Nicole Kidman's moral quagmire takes over divisive psychological drama
By Michael Balderston published
Kidman plays one half of an inappropriate affair alongside Harris Dickinson in a movie just as interested in the questions this raises as character and plot.
Of the 25 movies added to National Film Registry, these are my three favorite picks
By Michael Balderston published
Check out all of the movies added to the National Film Registry, plus where you can watch many of them right now.
Watch Oscar Best Picture contender with 96% RT score at home right now
By Michael Balderston published
Catch up with Anora at home as it hits digital on-demand platforms. Here’s what you need to know.
Wicked: For Good — release date, cast, plot and everything we know
By Michael Balderston last updated
Wicked: Part Two’s exciting conclusion is set to arrive in movie theaters in 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
Listen to new Superman theme, which is hauntingly familiar to the classic John Williams score
By Michael Balderston published
We got our first listen to the theme for James Gunn’s Superman, which harkens back to the Christopher Reeve classic movie.
Warfare: cast, plot, trailer and everything we know
By Michael Balderston published
Warfare is co-written and co-directed by Alex Garland with an Iraq War veteran and features a large ensemble cast. Here’s what you need to know.
1923 season 2: release date, teaser, cast and everything we know about the western
By Michael Balderston last updated
After an eventful first season, what lies in store for the Duttons in 1923 season 2? While we wait to find out, here's what we know about the western series.
Yellowstone season 5 ending explained: what happens to the Duttons?
By Michael Balderston published
The Yellowstone season 5 ending, which was officially dubbed a “season” finale, definitely had a sense of finality to it. We break it all down here.
Is there going to be a Yellowstone season 6?
By Michael Balderston published
What’s next for Yellowstone following the season 5 ending? We break down what we know about the future of Taylor Sheridan’s western franchise right here.
September 5 director Tim Fehlbaum opens up on 'crucial' factor that could have derailed movie
By Michael Balderston published
September 5 director and stars recount making the thriller about the 1972 Olympics hostage tragedy from the perspective of the ABC Sports team that covered it.
New on Hulu December 14-20: our expert's picks for 5 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 classic crime drama, a powerful documentary and a new stand-up special .
Yellowstone season 5: next episode, recaps, cast and everything we know
By Michael Balderston last updated
Paramount Network's Yellowstone season 5 is here, with Kevin Costner, Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser and the rest of the Duttons back in the saddle.
Malcolm in the Middle revival: cast, plot and everything we know
By Michael Balderston published
Malcolm in the Middle is back, as four new episodes of the classic sitcom are coming to Disney Plus. Here’s what we know.
Captain America: Brave New World — release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Marvel movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Anthony Mackie dons the shield in Captain America: Brave New World, his first solo MCU movie. Here is everything we know about it.
You can watch A Charlie Brown Christmas for free this weekend, December 14-15
By Michael Balderston published
If you always watch A Charlie Brown Christmas for the holidays, you can keep that tradition alive this year at no extra cost.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim — release date, reviews, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is an animated prequel, telling a story set 200 years before The Hobbit. Here's what you need to know.
Blue Bloods series finale airs tonight, December 13, on CBS with a potentially epic conclusion
By Michael Balderston published
The Blue Bloods series finale brings the crime drama to an end. Looks like they’re pulling out all the stops for a dramatic conclusion to the crime drama.
Blue Bloods season 14 complete guide: how to watch, cast and everything we know about the police drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
One of CBS's flagship shows, Blue Bloods is coming back for season 14. Here is everything you need to know about the police drama.
New Netflix Christmas movie with Die Hard vibes is now streaming
By Michael Balderston published
Targon Egerton and Jason Bateman star in Carry-On, a new Christmas action movie that is now streaming on Netflix. Here’s what you need to know.
How to watch Nickel Boys
By Michael Balderston published
The award-nominated Nickel Boys is now playing, and we’ve got all the info you need on where and when to watch it.
How to watch Queer
By Michael Balderston last updated
Daniel Craig’s new movie Queer is now playing, but where and how can you watch it? Here’s what you need to know.
Dirty Angels: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Eva Green action movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
In new action movie Dirty Angels, Eva Green reunites with her Casino Royale director. Here’s what you need to know.
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