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
A Different Man: release date, 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.
Sexy, Certified Fresh Zendaya movie is now streaming on Prime Video
By Michael Balderston published
Zendaya's critically-acclaimed 2024 movie is now easier to watch than ever, but be prepared, Challengers is not what you were expecting.
Slow Horses season 4 episode 3 recap: the next target is revealed
By Michael Balderston published
In Slow Horses season 4 episode 3, River learns some critical info behind the mystery mastermind, while his assassin sets his sight on his next target.
Small Things Like These: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Cillian Murphy drama
By Michael Balderston published
Coming off his Oscar win, Cillian Murphy is again being praised for his performance in Small Things Like These. Here's what you need to know.
Interested in High Potential? Stream HPI, the French show it's based on, right now
By Michael Balderston published
The first three seasons of HPI (or HIP: High Intellectual Potential) are available to watch in the US. Here's where you can find it.
Bookie season 2: cast and everything we know about the Sebastian Maniscalco comedy
By Michael Balderston last updated
Chuck Lorre and Sebastian Maniscalco's Bookie appears poised to return in 2024. Here's everything we know about the Max original comedy.
With High Potential, Kaitlin Olson reinforces how good she is on TV, but I'm less convinced about the show
By Michael Balderston published
Kaitlin Olson provides a spark in High Potential, but can this by-the-books crime show rise to meet her?
The Quiz with Balls complete season guide: how to watch and everything to know about the game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
One of this summer's new Fox game shows is The Quiz with Balls. Here is everything that you need to know about it.
Celebrity Family Feud season 10 complete season guide: how to watch and everything to know about the game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
Survey says it's time for another season of Celebrity Family Feud. Here's what you need to know about the latest episodes of the game show.
Why The Daily Show is not new tonight, September 16
By Michael Balderston published
Jon Stewart and The Daily Show team look to be taking the night off after a win at the Emmys. We have more information on The Daily Show schedule right here.
The Substance: release date, trailer, cast, plot, reviews and everything we know about the Demi Moore movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Demi Moore makes a comeback in the body-horror movie The Substance. Here's everything you need to know about the movie.
Why The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is not new tonight, September 16
By Michael Balderston published
Looks like it's just a single night off for The Late Show on September 16 ahead of a trio of new episodes this week. Here's what you need to know.
The Substance review: Demi Moore body horror movie is the craziest thing I've seen this year, and I loved it
By Michael Balderston published
There's nothing like The Substance this year (or many years), as writer/director Coarline Fargeat and Demi Moore deliver a masterful, disturbing but somehow funny story.
The 1% Club: next episode, host and everything we know about the game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
After becoming a hit in the UK, the US is getting its own version of The 1% Club game show. Here's what you need to know about it.
Name That Tune season 4: next episode, host and everything we know
By Michael Balderston last updated
Name That Tune season 4 has celebrities test their music knowledge. Here is everything we know about the latest season of the game show.
The Wall: next episode, host and everything you need to know about the game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
NBC game show The Wall returns with millions on the line for contestants. Here's what you need to know about it.
New on Hulu September 14-20: our expert picks 6 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, including a pair of off-the-wall comedies and two highly anticipated fall TV shows.
The Killer's Game: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about Dave Bautista action movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
In The Killer's Game, Dave Bautista stars as a hitman who takes out a hit against himself. Here's everything you need to know about the action comedy.
Speak No Evil: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the James McAvoy horror movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
An English-language remake of the acclaimed Danish horror movie Gæsterne. Here is everything that you need to know about Speak No Evil.
How to watch NFL on Peacock
By Michael Balderston last updated
Looking to stream NFL action this season? There are going to be a number of NFL on Peacock games this season, here's what you need to know to watch.
What's the difference between Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus?
By Michael Balderston last updated
What are you getting with each Peacock tier? We break down what's the difference between Peacock Premium and Premium Plus.
Presence: release date, cast and everything we know about the Steven Soderbergh horror movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Presence is a haunted house movie via Steven Soderbergh. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
Take Two: English remake vs international original Rotten Tomatoes score
By Michael Balderston published
Which movie scored better on Rotten Tomatoes? An original international movie or its English-language remake. Can you correctly get all six?
Get the What to Watch Newsletter
The latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more!