
Michael Balderston
Michael Balderston is What to Watch’s assistant managing editor and lead movie writer, , 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 Sinners, One of Them Days and Black Bag for movies, and The Pitt on TV. Follow on Michael Balderston on Letterboxd.
Latest articles by Michael Balderston

New 'Certified Fresh' Josh Hartnett movie is strangely not available to watch anywhere
By Michael Balderston published
Fight or Flight is no longer in movie theaters but has yet to hit digital on-demand platforms, leaving it in a strange holding pattern.

On Judy Garland’s birthday, watch one of her two Oscar-nominated performances for free
By Michael Balderston published
Judy Garland remains one of the most iconic movie stars ever, but many may have forgotten about her second and final Oscar nomination.

Presumed Innocent season 2: everything we know about the courtroom drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
A new case is going to serve as the center of Presumed Innocent season 2. Here's everything we know about it.

After How to Train You Dragon, I'd love to see a live-action remake of this underrated DreamWorks Animation movie
By Michael Balderston published
If the live-action remake trend is going to continue, The Road to El Dorado is an excellent candidate for a refresh.

Eddington: release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Ari Aster movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone and Austin Butler all star in Eddington. Here’s everything else you need to know.

The Snake: release date, trailer and everything we know about the reality competition show
By Michael Balderston last updated
Get ready for The Snake, Fox’s “social survival of the fittest” show. Here’s everything you need to know about The Snake.

The 1% Club season 2: release date, host and everything we know about the game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
There are some changes to The 1% Club for its second season. Here’s everything that you need to know about them.

Oh, Hi!: release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Molly Gordon comedy
By Michael Balderston published
Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman star in Oh, Hi!, which kind of looks like a romantic comedy version of Misery.

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.

Presumed Innocent creator shares first details on season 2 and how they settled on season 1’s shocking twist
By Michael Balderston published
David E. Kelley recently discussed the past and future of his hit Apple TV Plus crime drama. Here’s a quick overview of what he said.

How to watch Fight or Flight
By Michael Balderston last updated
Josh Hartnett action movie Fight or Flight is now playing, but when and where can you watch it? Here’s what you need to know.

Tulsa King season 3: cast and everything we know about the Sylvester Stallone TV show
By Michael Balderston last updated
Get ready for another season of Taylor Sheridan’s popular Paramount Plus original series. Here’s everything you need to know about Tulsa King season 3.

How to Train Your Dragon: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the live-action remake
By Michael Balderston last updated
Animated classic How to Train Your Dragon comes to life in the 2025 movie. Here’s everything you need to know about the live-action How to Train Your Dragon.

The 105 best Netflix movies to stream in June
By Michael Balderston last updated
Looking for a movie to stream on Netflix, here are our recommendations for the best of the bunch available right now.

32 best classic movies on Netflix right now
By Michael Balderston last updated
Netflix's library contains numerous classic movies for subscribers to rewatch or discover for the first time. Here are our picks for the best to watch right now.

How to watch the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals online or on TV: everything you need to know
By Michael Balderston last updated
From schedule to streaming options, here’s everything you need to know on how to watch the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals.

The 3 meals from the Tucci in Italy Lazio episode I want to eat right now
By Michael Balderston published
In Tucci in Italy episode 5, Lazio, Rome and its surrounding area served up plenty of appetizing choices.

New on Hulu June 7-13: 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 show and movies on Hulu this week include a doc about one of the world's biggest podcasters and a new stand-up special.

You can watch George Clooney in Broadway’s Good Night, and Good Luck live on TV tonight
By Michael Balderston published
George Clooney’s five-time Tony-nominated play about Edward R. Murrow is making TV history as the first-ever live broadcast of a Broadway show.

Sentimental Value: release date, cast, plot and everything we know about the Renate Reinsve movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
One of the buzziest movies from Cannes, here’s what to know about Sentimental Value.

Tucci in Italy: next episode, trailer and everything we know about the Stanley Tucci food show
By Michael Balderston last updated
Stanley Tucci’s exploration of Italian food culture is finally coming back. Here’s everything you need to know.

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

How to watch Hurry Up Tomorrow
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Weeknd, Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan lead the thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow, which is now playing. Here’s how to watch it.
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