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
The Watchlist: what our US team is watching right now
By Michael Balderston published
Check out the What to Watch US team's Watchlist, our official picks for the TV shows and movies we think you should be watching right now.
How to watch Grambling vs Purdue: stream online or watch on TV
By Michael Balderston published
Here's how you can enjoy the start of March Madness with the exciting first round matchup between 16-seed Grambling and 1-seed Purdue.
How to watch Yale vs Auburn: stream online or watch on TV
By Michael Balderston published
Here's how you can enjoy the start of March Madness with the exciting first round matchup between 13-seed Yale and 4-seed Auburn.
How to watch Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
By Michael Balderston published
Eager to watch Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire? Here is everything you need to know about it, including if it is streaming yet.
Why Young Sheldon, Ghosts and So Help Me Todd aren't new tonight, March 21
By Michael Balderston published
CBS Thursday night lineup is taking off on March 21, as Young Sheldon, Ghosts and So Help Me Todd not only don't have new episodes, they are not airing at all.
Monkey Man: release date, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Dev Patel action movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Dev Patel becomes an action star (and director) with the 2024 movie Monkey Man. Here is everything you need to know about the movie.
Tokyo Vice season 2 episode 8 recap: fight or flight
By Michael Balderston published
In Tokyo Vice season 2 episode 8, Jake and Sato must decide how to deal with the enemies, while Samantha hits another dead end.
How to watch March Madness First Four games: online and on TV
By Michael Balderston last updated
With the First Four the official kickoff for March Madness, here's everything you need to know about how to watch the games.
How to watch McNeese vs Gonzaga: stream online or watch on TV
By Michael Balderston published
Here's how you can enjoy the start of March Madness with the exciting first round matchup between 12-seed McNeese and 5-seed Gonzaga.
How to watch Morehead State vs Illinois: stream online or watch on TV
By Michael Balderston published
Here’s how you can enjoy the start of March Madness with the exciting first round matchup between 14-seed Morehead State and 3-seed Illinois Fighting Illini.
The 80 best Netflix movies to stream in March
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.
Alien: Romulus — release date, teaser, cast and everything we know about the Alien reboot
By Michael Balderston published
A new cast of young actors take on the Xenomorphs in Alien: Romulus, the latest movie in the Alien franchise. Here’s what you need to know.
The Fall Guy: release date, trailer, reviews, cast and everything we know about the Ryan Gosling action movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Ryan Gosling is a stuntman on a mission in The Fall Guy alongside Emily Blunt. Here is everything we know about the 2024 action comedy.
Unsung Hero: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the movie
By Michael Balderston published
Unsung Hero is about a family of musicians whose faith helps them find a new life in America. Here's what you need to know about the movie based on a true story.
Conan O'Brien Must Go: release date, trailer, premise and everything we know about the travel show
By Michael Balderston last updated
Get ready to travel the world with Conan O'Brien in the upcoming Max series Conan O'Brien Must Go. Here is everything we know about the series.
How to watch Bob Marley: One Love
By Michael Balderston last updated
Bob Marley: One Love is now playing, so here's all you need to know about how to watch the new music biopic.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga — release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Furiosa is getting her own movie, set before the events of Fury Road. Here is everything you need to know about Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
Receiver: cast and everything we know about the Netflix NFL series
By Michael Balderston published
After Netflix's Quarterbacks, the next iteration of the NFL docuseries is focusing on wide receivers. Here's what you need to know about Receiver.
Love Lies Bleeding ending explained: what happens to Jackie and Lou?
By Michael Balderston published
Got questions after watching the Love Lies Bleeding ending? Let us break down the key things you need to know about it right here.
Why is The Late Show with Stephen Colbert not new this week, March 18-22?
By Michael Balderston published
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is taking a break March 18-22, with reruns airing all week long. Here's what you need to know.
Why is NCIS not new tonight, March 18?
By Michael Balderston published
NCIS fans have to be patient, as NCIS season 21 is not airing a new episode on Monday, March 18, the second straight week without a new episode.
Harry Potter and the mystery of the NBC schedule
By Michael Balderston published
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban did not air on NBC Sunday, March 17, as was previously announced and many viewers weren’t happy about it.
Breathe: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Jennifer Hudson sci-fi movie
By Michael Balderston published
Jennifer Hudson attempts to protect her family when the world becomes uninhabitable in the new movie Breathe. Here's what you need to know about it.