
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

Jay Kelly: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the George Clooney movie
By Michael Balderston published
Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly also stars George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern and a host of other well-known actors. Find out more about the movie right here.

Nobody 2: release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Bob Odenkirk action movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
In Nobody 2, Bob Odenkirk returns as an everyman John Wick in sequel to acclaimed, pandemic-era action movie. Here’s what to know.

Rental Family: release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Brendan Fraser movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Fraser stars in this dramedy based around the real rental family service available in Japan. Here’s everything you need to know about the movie.

Regretting You: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Colleen Hoover adaptation
By Michael Balderston published
Allison Williams and McKenna Grace star in Regretting You, the latest adaptation of a Colleen Hoover novel. Here’s what to know.

How to watch Lilo & Stitch
By Michael Balderston last updated
You can now watch Disney’s resident trouble maker get the live-action treatment. Here’s everything to know how to watch Lilo & Stitch.

With Hard Knocks: Buffalo Bills premiering tonight, the NFL is officially back
By Michael Balderston published
HBO’s Hard Knocks docuseries returns with a brand new season and is the perfect appetizer to get fans ready for football season.

The Snake: next episode, 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.

Netflix’s Marriage Story serving as a wolf deterrent is funny, but let’s not forget its a great movie too
By Michael Balderston published
Recent news has brought Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson’s Marriage Story to mind, but let’s not forget this is a really good movie.

I watched Chief of War — Jason Momoa’s great performance reminds me of classic Arnold Schwarzenegger role
By Michael Balderston published
Jason Momoa’s lead performance is the backbone of Chief of War, the new Apple TV Plus series.

44 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.

2025 TCM Summer Under the Stars schedule: when you can watch movies from Audrey Hepburn, Judy Garland, Clark Gable and more
By Michael Balderston last updated
2025 TCM Summer Under the Stars features movies from 31 Hollywood legends, including eight featured for the first time.

The Librarians: The Next Chapter complete season guide— how to watch and everything we know about the TV spinoff
By Michael Balderston last updated
The TV and movie franchise The Librarians starts a new story airing on TV this summer. Here’s what to know about The Librarians: The Next Chapter.

New on Hulu August 2-8: our editor's picks for 6 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 the return of a fan favorite animated series and streaming premieres of pair of 2025 movies

Nouvelle Vague: release date, cast, plot and everything we know about the Zoey Deutch movie
By Michael Balderston published
Richard Linklater and Zoey Deutch pay homage to the French classic Breathless in Nouvelle Vague. Here’s what you need to know about it.

The 103 best Netflix movies to stream in August
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.

Viral cat videos get their big screen moment with CatVideoFest 2025 — find out where its happening
By Michael Balderston published
Starting August 1 and going through the fall, movie theaters are hosting CatVideoFest 2025. Here’s what to know.

Netflix adds Martin Scorsese movie that was my introduction to the legendary director
By Michael Balderston published
The Departed was the first Martin Scorsese movie I watched, but it opened the door to his fantastic filmography.

The Conjuring: Last Rites — release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the horror movie
By Michael Balderston published
The final movie in The Conjuring franchise is ready to haunt moviegoers. Here’s what you need to know about The Conjuring: Last Rites.

How to watch The Naked Gun
By Michael Balderston published
Liam Neeson comedy is now playing, here’s all the details on how you can watch The Naked Gun, including whether or not it’s streaming.

The Naked Gun quiz: fill in the blanks on these Naked Gun quotes
By Michael Balderston published
Fill in the blank of these hilarious The Naked Gun quotes to see how well you remember classic quips from Frank Drebin.

It’s General Hospital vs Young and the Restless on Celebrity Family Feud tonight, July 31
By Michael Balderston published
The casts of General Hospital and Young and the Restless are playing Celebrity Family Feud. Here’s what you need to know.

I finally watched Netflix’s new ‘Certified Fresh’ crime drama and they need to order season 2 ASAP
By Michael Balderston published
Dept. Q is one of my favorite Netflix shows in a while, so please Netflix, don’t let it be a one-hit wonder.

Watson season 2: release date, cast and everything we know about the Morris Chestnut medical drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
In Watson, Sherlock Holmes’ sidekick has taken center stage in the hit CBS medical drama. Here’s what to know about Watson season 2.
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