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
Saturday Night: release date, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the SNL movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Saturday Night chronicles the first ever Saturday Night Live episode 49 years ago. Here's everything you need to know about the movie.
Fast Friends: host and everything we know about the Friends game show
By Michael Balderston published
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.
Saturday Night review: engrossing behind-the-scenes look at SNL's first episode brings more drama than laughs
By Michael Balderston published
Jason Reitman and a strong ensemble recreate the 90 minutes before the Saturday Night Live premiere, a chaotic, tension-filled beginning to the legacy TV show.
Companion: release date, cast and everything we know about the Jack Quaid thriller
By Michael Balderston published
Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher are questionable companions in the 2025 movie. Here is everything you need to know about Companion.
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.
5 movies like Wolfs to watch after the Clooney, Pitt crime movie
By Michael Balderston published
If you've watched the George Clooney and Brad Pitt movie Wolfs and are looking for more like it, we have a few recommendations for you and where to find them.
Magazine Dreams: 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.
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.
Better Man: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Robbie Williams movie
By Michael Balderston published
The director of The Greatest Showman takes on a Robbie Williams biopic, with the British pop star portrayed as a monkey.
Slow Horses season 4 episode 5 recap: confessions and revelations
By Michael Balderston published
In Slow Horses season 4 episode 5, David's secret is revealed, while Frank puts his next plan into motion.
Why High Potential is not on tonight, October 1
By Michael Balderston published
High Potential episode 3 is not airing Tuesday, October 1, on ABC, but there is a very good reason why. Here's why the show is off and when it's set to return.
Juror No. 2: release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Clint Eastwood movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
The star-studded, Clint Eastwood-directed courtroom thriller Juror No. 2 is premiering in 2024. Here's what you need to know.
The 99 best Netflix movies to stream in October
By Michael Balderston published
Looking for a movie to stream on Netflix, here are our recommendations for the best of the bunch available right now.
Babygirl: release date, 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.
What’s new on Paramount Plus in October 2024
By Michael Balderston published
Everything that’s coming to Paramount Plus in October — What to Watch picks the TV shows and movies to add to your watch list.
Add these Alfred Hitchcock classics, now on Netflix, to your Halloween watchlist
By Michael Balderston published
The Master of Suspense sees two of his all-time classics streaming on Netflix, in Psycho and The Birds. Here's why you need to watch.
Russell Crowe's Rocky-like boxing movie now on Netflix is worth a watch
By Michael Balderston published
Russell Crowe stars in Cinderella Man, which is based on the true story of champion boxer James J. Braddock. Here's why we think you should watch it on Netflix.
Nosferatu: release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the horror movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
The 1922 vampire classic Nosferatu is getting remade by Robert Egger and an all-star cast. Here's everything you need to know.
Emilia Perez: release date, 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.
Futurama season 12 complete season guide: episodes, trailer, cast and everything to know about the animated comedy
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Planetary Express crew is back for more adventures in Futurama season 12. Here’s everything you need to know about the new season.
Rez Ball: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the sports movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Sydney Freeland, Reservation Dogs' Sterlin Harjo and Lebron James are telling Rez Ball's inspiring true story. Here's what you need to know.
New on Hulu September 28-October 4: our expert picks 8 new TV shows and movies coming to Hulu
By Michael Balderston published
Check out our picks for the best new TV shows and movies on Hulu this week, which includes a slew of movies that are added to Hulu to kick off a new month.
'Certified Fresh' Will Ferrell documentary, now on Netflix, is the best reviewed movie of his career
By Michael Balderston published
Will & Harper looks at the comedian's relationship with his long-time friend that has undergone gender affirming surgery.
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