Michael Balderston

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 Peaky Blinders, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Saturday Night Live, Only Murders in the Building and is always up for a Seinfeld rerun. Follow on Letterboxd (opens in new tab).

Latest articles by Michael Balderston

Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe sitting on a bus with armored police officers in Tokyo Vice

HBO Max original series: everything on the streaming service

By Michael Balderston last updated

Find out all of the HBO Max original series available on the streaming service, from dramas to docuseries, as well as what's coming.

Luke Grimes and Kelsey Asbille in Yellowstone

Yellowstone season 5: next episode, recaps, cast and everything we know

By Michael Balderston last updated

Paramount Network's Yellowstone season 5 is here, with Kevin Costner, Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser and the rest of the Duttons back in the saddle.

Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors in Creed III

Creed III ending explained: does Donnie win the fight?

By Michael Balderston published

Creed III sees Donnie take on a figure from his past inside the ring, but does he end up winning the fight? We break down the Creed III ending.

Michael B. Jordan in a boxing robe in Creed III

Meet the Creed III cast: who's who in the boxing movie

By Michael Balderston published

There are plenty of familiar faces as part of the Creed III cast, but some new ones as well. Here's a look at the characters and who is playing them in Creed III.

Lily Gladstone Leonardo DiCaprio in Killers of the Flower Moon

Killers of the Flower Moon: cast, plot and everything we know about the Martin Scorsese movie

By Michael Balderston published

Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon sees him reuniting with two long-time collaborators, Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. Here's what you need to know.

Michael B. Jordan in Creed III

How to watch Creed III

By Michael Balderston published

Get back into the ring and watch Creed III, the latest in the long-running boxing franchise. But is the movie streaming or playing exclusively in theaters?

Kelsey Grammer is confirmed for the Frasier reboot as Dr Frasier Crane.

Frasier: cast, plot and everything we know about the Frasier reboot

By Michael Balderston last updated

Kelsey Grammer's legendary character Frasier is back with a Paramount Plus reboot. Here is everything we know about the series.

Polar Bear on The Masked Singer US

Who is Polar Bear on The Masked Singer US?

By Michael Balderston last updated

Meet The Masked Singer's Polar Bear and get a quick rundown of all the clues we have to figure out just who is behind the mask.

Steve Howey and Ginger Gonzaga tied to a chair in True Lies

Meet the True Lies cast: who's who in the TV adaptation

By Michael Balderston published

The True Lies cast has some big shoes to fill in this TV reimagining of the '90s James Cameron action movie, most notably Arnold Schwarzeneger.

Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors in Creed III

Creed III: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Michael B. Jordan movie

By Michael Balderston last updated

Creed III is the continuation of the Rocky spinoff franchise, with Michael B. Jordan taking an even bigger role in the latest sequel. Here’s everything we know.

Michael B. Jordan in the boxing ring in Creed III

Creed III review: Michael B. Jordan directing debut struggles outside the ring

By Michael Balderston published

Michael B. Jordan makes his directing debut with Creed III, a serviceable continuation of the boxing franchise but one that just can't land the knockout punch.

Operation Fortune

Operation Fortune: release date, reviews, trailer and everything we know about the Guy Ritchie movie

By Michael Balderston last updated

Guy Ritchie's latest, Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre, reteams him with Jason Statham. Here's everything you need to know about the action movie.

Kiefer Sutherland in Rabbit Hole

What’s new on Paramount Plus in March 2023

By Michael Balderston published

Everything that’s coming to Paramount Plus in March — What to Watch picks the TV shows and movies to add to your watch list.

Channing Tatum dances with Kylie Shea in the rain in Magic Mike's Last Dance

How to watch Magic Mike's Last Dance

By Michael Balderston last updated

Looking for Magic Mike's Last Dance showtimes or trying to see if it's streaming? Here's what you need to know about how to watch Channing Tatum’s latest movie.

Salma Hayek Pinaul and Channing Tatum dance on stage in Magic Mike's Last Dance

Let's dance! Stream Magic Mike's Last Dance at home via digital on-demand

By Michael Balderston published

Less than three weeks after its premiere in movie theaters, viewers can stream Magic Mike’s Last Dance at home as it is available via digital on-demand.

Nick Kroll, Wanda Sykes and Ike Barinholtz in History of the World Part II

What's new on Hulu in March 2023

By Michael Balderston published

Everything that's coming to Hulu in March — What to Watch picks the TV shows and movies to add to your watch list.

Peacock Home Screen

What's the difference between Peacock and Peacock Premium?

By Michael Balderston published

Peacock has three tiers to choose from, what are you getting with each one?

The Peacock app on Apple TV

Is there a Peacock free trial?

By Michael Balderston published

Is there a Peacock free trial? Can you watch Peacock for free?

Ray Romano and Laurie Metcalf in Somewhere in Queens

Somewhere in Queens: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Ray Romano movie

By Michael Balderston published

Ray Romano stars and makes his directing debut with Somewhere in Queens. Here is everything else you need to know about the movie.

Woody Harrelson giving the peace sign

Woody Harrelson spills on the classic movie he passed on

By Michael Balderston published

Woody Harrelson spoke with CBS News about his life and career, including having some regrets over a classic movie that he turned down.

Darren Mann surrounded by cowboys in 1923

1923 ending explained: what happened to the Duttons

By Michael Balderston published

A lot happened in the 1923 season 1 ending, so we're providing a character by character breakdown on where everyone stands.

Michelle Randolph and Darren Mann in bed in 1923

1923 episode 8 recap: the Duttons take it on the chin in season finale

By Michael Balderston published

1923 episode 8 marks the season finale for the Yellowstone prequel, and things do not go well for the Duttons.

SAG Awards stage

How to watch the 2023 SAG Awards: where to watch online

By Michael Balderston published

Want to watch the 2023 SAG Awards? It's going to be an entirely online affair. Here's what you need to know.

LL Cool J wearing body armor in NCIS: Los Angeles

NCIS: Los Angeles season 14 — next episode, cast and everything we know

By Michael Balderston last updated

NCIS: Los Angeles season 14 is the third and final NCIS series airing on CBS, here’s everything you need to know about the long-running crime drama.

Darren Mann aiming a gun in 1923

1923: next episode, cast and everything we know about the Yellowstone prequel

By Michael Balderston last updated

Yellowstone prequel series gets a name change, 1923 will look at a new generation of the Dutton family. Here is everything we know about the show.

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