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
2025 new movies: release schedule for this year's new movies
By Michael Balderston published
Keep up with 2025's movie release schedule all in one place.
Alarum: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Sylvester Stallone action movie
By Michael Balderston published
Alarum sees Scott Eastwood and Willa Fitzgerald get caught in a dangerous spy game and need Stallone’s help. Here’s what you need to know.
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night — release date and everything we know about the docuseries
By Michael Balderston published
Four-part docuseries SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night is part of the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary celebration. Here’s what you need to know.
Your time has come Wicked fans — Wicked sing-along tickets are now available
By Michael Balderston published
You can sing your hearts out at special Wicked sing-along screenings on Christmas Day. Here’s everything you need to know.
Maria: how to watch, reviews, cast, plot and everything we know about the Angelina Jolie movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Angelina Jolie teams with Pablo Larraín on a biopic about Maria Callas. Here's everything you need to know about the movie.
Shrinking season 2: next episode, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Jason Segel TV show
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Bill Lawrence-created series Shrinking returns for season 2 this fall. Here's everything you need to know about the comedy series.
Pop Culture Jeopardy!: next episode, trailer, host and everything we know about the game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
Pop Culture Jeopardy! is a new version of the classic game show that, as its name suggests, focuses on current popular topics. Here's what we know.
Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?: next episode, host and everything we know about the game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
NFL star Travis Kelce adds game show host to his resume with Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? Here's everything you need to know about the game show.
The Floor season 2: next episode, host and everything we know about the game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Floor is bigger than ever as the Fox game show begins its second season. Here's everything you need to know about The Floor season 2.
Survivor season 47: next episode, cast, host and everything we know about the reality competition
By Michael Balderston last updated
New castaways and new challenges await in Survivor season 47, as the new era continues. Here's everything you need to know about the reality TV show.
Now streaming on Netflix, new Angelina Jolie movie is drawing major Oscar buzz
By Michael Balderston published
Angelina Jolie movie Maria, about opera singer Maria Callas, is now streaming on Netflix and could earn the actress another Oscar nomination.
How to watch Heretic
By Michael Balderston last updated
Want to watch Hugh Grant’s latest villainous turn in Heretic? Here’s everything you need to know when, where and how to watch Heretic.
A Complete Unknown review: Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan biopic perfectly suits its subject
By Michael Balderston published
Timothée Chalamet and James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown offers a look into iconic musician Bob Dylan’s rise that rarely strikes a false chord.
Fast Friends: release date, trailer, host and everything we know about the Friends game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Friends premiering on TV, Fast Friends is an all-new game show that'll test fans' knowledge of the classic sitcom.
Going Dutch: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Denis Leary comedy
By Michael Balderston published
Denis Leary is in the army now in the new Fox sitcom Going Dutch. Here’s everything you need to know.
Animal Control season 3: release date, cast and everything we know about the Joel McHale comedy
By Michael Balderston last updated
Animal Control is set to return to Fox for a new season, but when? Here's everything that we know about Animal Control season 3.
28 Years Later: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know
By Michael Balderston published
Nearly 20 years after the last entry, 28 Years Later brings back original director Danny Boyle to the zombie franchise. Here’s what you need to know.
The Voice season 26: next episode, coaches and everything we know about the singing competition
By Michael Balderston last updated
Reigning champ Reba McEntire has three new challengers in The Voice season 26. Here's everything you need to know about the new season.
Skeleton Crew: next episode, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Jude Law Star Wars series
By Michael Balderston last updated
The latest Star Wars adventure features all new characters from a galaxy far, far away. Here’s everything you need to know about Skeleton Crew.
Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North — next episode, trailer and everything we know about the sports docuseries
By Michael Balderston last updated
Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North brings fans unprecedented access to the Bengals, Browns, Ravens and Steelers’ seasons. Here’s what you need to know.
St. Denis Medical: next episode, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the TV comedy
By Michael Balderston last updated
The mockumentary format is back with this comedy set in a hospital. Here's everything you need to know about St. Denis Medical.
Parthenope: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Gary Oldman movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Oscar-winner Gary Oldman teams with Oscar-winner Paolo Sorrentio for Parthenope. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
The Monkey: release date, cast and everything we know about the Theo James horror movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Monkey is the next movie from Longlegs writer/director Osgood Perkins and stars Theo James. Here's what you need to know.
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