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
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga — release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Furiosa is getting her own movie, set before the events of Fury Road. Here is everything you need to know about Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
Receiver: cast and everything we know about the Netflix NFL series
By Michael Balderston published
After Netflix's Quarterbacks, the next iteration of the NFL docuseries is focusing on wide receivers. Here's what you need to know about Receiver.
Love Lies Bleeding ending explained: what happens to Jackie and Lou?
By Michael Balderston published
Got questions after watching the Love Lies Bleeding ending? Let us break down the key things you need to know about it right here.
Why is The Late Show with Stephen Colbert not new this week, March 18-22?
By Michael Balderston published
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is taking a break March 18-22, with reruns airing all week long. Here's what you need to know.
Why is NCIS not new tonight, March 18?
By Michael Balderston published
NCIS fans have to be patient, as NCIS season 21 is not airing a new episode on Monday, March 18, the second straight week without a new episode.
Harry Potter and the mystery of the NBC schedule
By Michael Balderston published
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban did not air on NBC Sunday, March 17, as was previously announced and many viewers weren’t happy about it.
Breathe: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Jennifer Hudson sci-fi movie
By Michael Balderston published
Jennifer Hudson attempts to protect her family when the world becomes uninhabitable in the new movie Breathe. Here's what you need to know about it.
Arthur the King ending explained: does the dog survive?
By Michael Balderston published
We break down the ending of Arthur the King, including some differences to what happened in the real-life version of the story.
The Dynasty: New England Patriots full guide— how to watch and everything we know about the sports documentary
By Michael Balderston last updated
Apple TV Plus is giving an in-depth look at Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and more in The Dynasty: New England Patriots. Here’s what you need to know.
Arthur the King: release date, review, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Mark Wahlberg movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Based on a true story, Arthur the King is about a dog that formed an unbreakable bond with a group of extreme athletes. Here's everything you need to know.
How to watch Arthur the King
By Michael Balderston published
Mark Wahlberg stars in this based-on-a-true-story movie. Here is everything you need to know on how, when and where to watch Arthur the King.
Mickey 17: release date, cast, plot and everything we know about the Robert Pattinson sci-fi movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Robert Pattison stars in Mickey 17, Bong Joon Ho's follow-up to his Oscar-winner Parasite. Here is everything you need to know about the sci-fi movie.
CBS's Ghosts season 4: everything we know about the comedy series
By Michael Balderston published
CBS is bringing back its hit comedy Ghosts for season 4, and we've got everything you need to know about it right here.
Tokyo Vice season 2 episode 7 recap: family or work
By Michael Balderston published
In Tokyo Vice season 2 episode 7, Jake and Sato make tough choices, while Katagiri's investigation suffers another setback but also finds new hope.
Classic A24 movies coming to IMAX, starting with Ex Machina
By Michael Balderston published
A24 and IMAX partner on special monthly screenings, starting in March with Ex Machina and an exclusive sneak peek at upcoming movie Civil War.
In sneak peek of The Amazing Race premiere tonight, teams struggle with this natural obstacle
By Michael Balderston published
Watch these Amazing Race season 36 premiere sneak peeks, where you get to meet the teams and see how they handle some of their first challenges.
Arthur the King review: Mark Wahlberg and co. are dog-tired in this 'ruff' movie
By Michael Balderston published
Lacking any excitement or chemistry from its human stars, Mark Wahlberg's dog movie is far from a winner.
Get your Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire tickets to witness the latest titan battle
By Michael Balderston published
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is the next giant (literally) movie coming to theaters, and you can get your tickets for it right now.
Venom: The Last Dance — release date, cast and everything we know about the Tom Hardy movie
By Michael Balderston published
Tom Hardy returns as Venom in the third movie for the comic book character. Here is everything you need to know about Venom: The Last Dance.
Tryouts: release date, trailer and everything we know about the sports docuseries
By Michael Balderston last updated
Tryouts is one of the most high-profile ESPN Plus original series to date. Here is everything you need to know about the show.
The Boy and the Heron: how to watch, reviews, cast, trailer and everything we know about the Miyazaki movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Boy and the Heron marks the return of Hayao Miyazaki, as it is his first movie in 10 years. Here's everything you need to know.
How to watch The Boy and the Heron
By Michael Balderston last updated
Hayao Miyazaki fans, you can watch The Boy and the Heron, the legendary animator's latest movie, right now. Here's where and how.
Oscar-winning The Boy and the Heron finds its streaming home on Max, launch TBD
By Michael Balderston published
Max will see The Boy and the Heron streaming debut later in 2024, while the streamer continues to provide other Studio Ghibli movies.