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

Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Here is everything that we know about Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part Two, which may be the final entry in the Tom Cruise franchise.

The Conners season 7: release date and everything we know about the final season of the sitcom
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Conners have become an iconic TV family, so get everything you need to know about The Conners final season right here.

Watch The Floor season 3 premiere immediately after the Super Bowl tonight, February 9
By Michael Balderston published
The Floor season 3 premiere is getting a special post-Super Bowl airing before continuing on its normal night on Wednesdays. Here’s what to know.

Who does Gary Oldman play in Parthenope?
By Michael Balderston published
The Oscar-winning actor gives a supporting performance in Paolo Sorrentino’s Parthenope as a famous American author.

New on Hulu February 8-14: our expert's picks for 7 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 are perfect Valentine's Day picks and some fun alternative V-Day viewing options.

Critics Choice Awards 2025 winners to be revealed tonight, February 7
By Michael Balderston published
Recognizing critics’ picks for the best of movies and TV from 2024, the Critics Choice Awards 2025 is airing on E! on Friday, February 7.

Parthenope review: gorgeous, alluring and challenging
By Michael Balderston published
Paolo Sorrentino’s ode to Naples is a seductive experience led by the emergent Celeste Della Porta, but it’s not necessarily for foreign language novices.

Why Going Dutch is not on tonight, February 6
By Michael Balderston published
Fox’s Thursday comedies are being bumped for some pre-Super Bowl festivities. Here’s what you need to know.

Is there going to be a Bookie season 3?
By Michael Balderston published
Has the Max comedy Bookie been renewed or cancelled? Here’s what we know about the status of Bookie season 3.

Smurfs: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Rihanna movie
By Michael Balderston published
The classic animated characters the Smurfs are getting a brand-new movie. Here’s everything you need to know.

Super Bowl movie trailers we're expecting to see during the big game
By Michael Balderston published
A number of movies are looking to get audiences stoked with trailers during the big game, from Jurassic World Rebirth to the Smurfs.

Bookie season 2 complete guide: how to watch, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Sebastian Maniscalco comedy
By Michael Balderston last updated
Chuck Lorre and Sebastian Maniscalco's Bookie is coming back. Here's everything we know about the Max original comedy.

What was the Celebrity Jeopardy! Final Jeopardy answer on February 5
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 February 5.

I would have loved to see Ralph Fiennes get an Oscar nom for The Menu, now streaming on Netflix
By Michael Balderston published
Looking back, Ralph Fiennes' deliciously devious performance in The Menu would have been a really fun Oscar nomination.

CBS special lets viewers rank the funniest Super Bowl commercials ever tonight, February 5
By Michael Balderston published
Rewatch some classic Super Bowl commercials and vote on which ones you think are the funniest of all-time ahead of this year’s big game.

Anaconda: release date, cast and everything we know about the Jack Black movie
By Michael Balderston published
A new take on the cult 90s movie about a giant killer snake. Here’s everything you need to know about 2025’s Anaconda.

How to watch the NHL on TNT
By Michael Balderston last updated
The NHL on TNT is back with more on ice action, as the network is once again one of the main TV homes for the NHL during the 2024-2025 season.

Netflix adds 2025 Oscar-nominated short Anuja to watch ahead Oscar ceremony
By Michael Balderston published
Anuja is one of the nominees for Best Live Action short at the 2025 Oscars, and you can now stream it on Netflix.

Hurry Up Tomorrow: release, trailer, cast and everything we know about The Weeknd movie
By Michael Balderston published
The Weeknd becomes a movie star in “surreal cinematic odyssey” Hurry up Tomorrow. Here’s everything you need to know.

What February 2025 movies are you most excited for? Poll
By Michael Balderston published
From blockbusters to potential hidden gems, here’s a complete look at the February 2025 movies release schedule and our expert’s own most-anticipated movie.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps — release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Marvel movie
By Michael Balderston published
The Fantastic Four makes its MCU debut in Fantastic Four: First Steps, here’s everything you need to know.

Sundance 2025 movies to be excited about: 5 buzzy movies from the fest I can't wait to see for myself
By Michael Balderston published
These were some of the buzziest movies at Sundance, so I’ll be sure to keep an eye out for when they become widely available.

The Great American Baking Show cooks up Super Bowl foods in new special streaming now
By Michael Balderston published
Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith judge celebrity bakers’ Super Bowl snacks in The Great American Baking Show: Big Game special on The Roku Channel.
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