
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

Kiss of the Spider Woman: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Jennifer Lopez movie
By Michael Balderston published
Jennifer Lopez headlines the new movie musical Kiss of the Spider Woman. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

How to watch Ballerina
By Michael Balderston published
The John Wick franchise is back with a new hero played by Ana de Armas. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Ballerina.

Netflix and Max bundle: price and everything to know about the streaming deal
By Michael Balderston last updated
Verizon is bundling Netflix and Max streaming services for subscribers. Here's all the info you need on how to take advantage of that deal.

Alien: Earth — release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Alien TV series
By Michael Balderston last updated
Noah Hawley brings the Alien franchise to TV with a star-studded cast. Get everything you need to know about the series right here.

Jeopardy! Masters 2025 leaderboard: who won and final stats
By Michael Balderston last updated
Keep track of the Jeopardy! Masters 2025 standings and stats from all players throughout the tournament right here.

Ballerina: release date, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Ana de Armas John Wick spinoff
By Michael Balderston last updated
Ana de Armas is the next badass assassin in the John Wick universe. Here's everything you need to know about her first movie, Ballerina.

What were the Jeopardy! Masters Final Jeopardy clues on June 4?
By Michael Balderston published
Missed Jeopardy! Masters? We've got the Final Jeopardy questions from the June 4 episode of the trivia tournament.

Wicked: For Good — release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know
By Michael Balderston last updated
Wicked: Part Two’s exciting conclusion is set to arrive in movie theaters in 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

Ballerina review: Ana de Armas fights her way to an entertaining action flick
By Michael Balderston published
Ballerina succeeds with its action and introducing a new fierce assassin played by Ana de Armas, while the rest of the movie isn't overly well developed

The Life of Chuck: release date, reviews, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Tom Hiddleston movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Life of Chuck is based on a Stephen King book. Here’s everything you need to know about its movie adaptation.

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

Jeopardy! Masters 2025: next episode, contestants and everything we know about the game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
The best of the best Jeopardy! players square off in the third annual Jeopardy! Masters tournament. Here’s everything you need to know.

Apple TV Plus adds Owen Wilson comedy that is giving off Ted Lasso vibes
By Michael Balderston published
You can now watch Stick, the new Apple TV Plus golf comedy show that stars Owen Wilson, Marc Maron, Judy Greer and features cameos of real-life golfers.

The Gilded Age season 3: release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the period drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
Get ready to return to the New York high society with The Gilded Age season 3. Here's everything you need to know.

A Widow's Game maybe Netflix's No. 1 movie, but these are the crime thrillers I recommend on the streamer
By Michael Balderston published
Three critically acclaimed crime thrillers on Netflix to watch after or instead of A Widow's Game.

How to watch Sinners
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Michael B. Jordan vampire movie Sinners is now playing, here’s everything you need to know on how to watch it.

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Margot Robbie movie
By Michael Balderston published
Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie take a magical road trip in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. Here’s what you need to know about the movie.

Yes, that’s Roddy Ho with a sword and a girlfriend in Slow Horses season 5 first look
By Michael Balderston published
Check out those pics and more after Apple TV Plus announced that Slow Horses season 5 is set to premiere on September 24.

Slow Horses season 5: release date, cast, first look and everything we know about the Gary Oldman spy drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
Jackson Lamb and his Slow Horses are coming back for another mission with Slow Horses season 5. Here's everything you need to know.

'Incredibly entertaining' Michael B. Jordan movie now available to watch at home — it’s my favorite movie of the year so far
By Michael Balderston published
There are no more excuses, because you can now find out what you’ve been missing by watching Sinners at home right now.

Black Phone 2: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the horror movie
By Michael Balderston published
Mason Thames and Ethan Hawke have answered the call for the horror sequel, Black Phone 2. Here is everything you need to know.

M3GAN 2.0: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the horror sequel
By Michael Balderston last updated
After becoming a breakout hit, M3GAN is back with a brand new movie. Here’s everything you need to know about M3GAN 2.0.

Does anyone else remember weirdly watching The OC to see The Revenge of the Sith trailer?
By Michael Balderston published
With Revenge of the Sith having turned 20, I recently thought about how the first Revenge of the Sith trailer was rolled out on the teen soap drama The OC.
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