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 Zone of Interest: how to watch, reviews, awards, cast and everything we know about the movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Jonathan Glazer's The Zone of Interest is one of the best-reviewed movies of 2023, so we've got everything you need to know about the war drama.
Poor Things: how to watch, reviews, awards and everything to know about the Emma Stone movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos are reuniting for Poor Things. Here is everything we know about the movie from The Lobster and The Favourite director.
Oppenheimer: how to watch, reviews, awards, cast and everything we know about the Christopher Nolan movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
The next big movie from Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer, promises a huge cast and a massive story. Here's everything you need to know about Oppenheimer.
How to watch all 2024 Oscar winners
By Michael Balderston published
The 2024 Oscar winners have officially been announced. If you want to catch up and watch the Oscar-winning movies, we’ve got all the info you need to do so.
Oscar Best Picture winners ranked: all 96 winning movies
By Michael Balderston published
There have been 96 Oscar Best Picture winners so far, and we're ranking them all right here. Take a look.
2024 Oscars: winners and everything to know about the awards show
By Michael Balderston last updated
The 2024 Oscars are approaching, so we've got everything you need to know about them, from when they are to the movies vying for trophies.
Is an Oscar heavier than a newborn baby? And other fun facts about the Oscar statuettes
By Michael Balderston published
Who makes the Oscar statuettes and why are they called Oscars anyway? We provide some answers to your questions.
Sasquatch Sunset: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Riley Keough movie
By Michael Balderston published
Riley Keough and Jesse Eisenberg are unrecognizable in Sasquatch Sunset, literally. Here's everything you need to know.
Two for One: release date, guests, movies and everything you need to know about the TCM series
By Michael Balderston published
Many of the best filmmakers around are bringing some iconic double features in TCM's Two for One. Here's what you need to know.
How to watch Love Lies Bleeding
By Michael Balderston published
Kristen Stewart's Love Lies Bleeding is now playing, here's everything you need to know about how and where to watch it.
TCM 31 Days of Oscar schedule: when you can watch Lawrence of Arabia, Gone with the Wind and more
By Michael Balderston last updated
Turner Classic Movie's annual 31 Days of Oscar runs from February 9-March 10. Check out the full schedule of movies right here.
How to watch the 2024 Oscar-nominated shorts
By Michael Balderston last updated
Looking to complete your Oscar must-watch list? Read how to watch all the 2024 Oscar-nominated short movies, including if they're streaming or in movie theaters.
Love Lies Bleeding: release date, trailer, reviews, cast, plot and everything we know about the Kristen Stewart movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Love Lies Bleeding is a new A24 movie starring Kristen Stewart. Here's everything you need to know about the movie.
Kung Fu Panda 4: release date, reviews, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Jack Black animated movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Po is back, ready to pass along some of his moves in Kung Fu Panda 4. Here is everything that you need to know about the animated movie.
This Oscar-winning movie from 60 years ago is the perfect double feature with Dune: Part Two
By Michael Balderston published
There are more than a few similarities between this 1962 classic movie and Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic.
Why is So Help Me Todd not new tonight, March 7?
By Michael Balderston published
So Help Me Todd is not airing a new episode on Thursday, March 7. Here's why and when the legal comedy is returning.
How to watch Kung Fu Panda 4
By Michael Balderston published
Jack Black returns as Po in the martial arts animated comedy Kung Fu Panda 4. Find out right here where and when you can watch the movie.
How to watch Poor Things
By Michael Balderston last updated
Find out where and when you can watch Poor Things, the new Emma Stone movie, including whether it is available to stream right now.
Best Picture nominee Poor Things arrives on streaming just in time for the Oscars
By Michael Balderston published
It's now easier than ever to watch the Emma Stone movie, if you have the right streaming platform. Here's what you need to know.
Tokyo Vice season 2 episode 6 recap: acts of betrayal
By Michael Balderston published
In Tokyo Vice season 2 episode 6, the aftermath of the club attack leaves Jake, Samantha and Sato in vulnerable positions.
Steve! (martin): release date, trailer and everything we know about the Steve Martin documentary
By Michael Balderston published
Find out what you need to know about Steve Martin then and now in the documentary appropriately titled Steve! (martin): a documentary in 2 pieces.
Karate Kid movie 2024: release date, cast and everything we know about the Jackie Chan movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Karate Kid icons Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio are teaming up for a new Karate Kid movie. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Full Swing season 2 episode 2 recap: mergers and comebacks
By Michael Balderston published
In Full Swing season 2 episode 2, everyone has opinions on the PGA Tour/LIV merger and Rickie Fowler goes for a major comeback.