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
Lilo & Stitch: release date, teaser, cast and everything we know about the movie
By Michael Balderston published
Disney favorite, Lilo & Stitch, is the latest to get the live-action treatment. Here’s what you need to know.
2024 Christmas TV highlights: 27 best shows to watch this holiday season
By Michael Balderston last updated
Celebrate the holiday season with these new and classic Christmas TV shows and movies.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the video game sequel
By Michael Balderston last updated
Sonic the Hedgehog is racing toward the big screen yet again in 2024. Here is everything you need to know about the latest movie featuring the iconic video game character.
Yellowstone season 5 episode 11 recap: no good options
By Michael Balderston published
Each Dutton tries to forge ahead in Yellowstone season 5 episode 11, but that won't be so easy. Plus a shocking ending will have big ramifications.
Lioness season 2 episode 6 recap: from bad to worse
By Michael Balderston published
In Lioness season 2 episode 6, The aftermath of the failed rescue mission has wide-ranging consequences, plus Josephina’s mission is in trouble.
Why Saturday Night Live is not new tonight, November 23
By Michael Balderston published
If you’re wondering is Saturday Night Live new tonight, November 23, afraid we have some bad news. Here’s what you need to know.
New on Hulu November 23-29: our expert's picks for 7 TV shows and movies coming to Hulu this week
By Michael Balderston published
Picks for the best new TV shows and movies on Hulu this week include a bunch of Christmas-themed shows and movies, as well as a recent Oscar nominee.
How to watch We Live in Time
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh love story We Live in Time is now playing. Here's all the details on when and where, including if it's streaming.
They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce: release date and everything we know about the late night sports talk show
By Michael Balderston published
Jason Kelce continues to become a media star with late night sports talk show on ESPN, They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce. Here’s what you need to know.
Wicked: Part Two — release date, cast, plot and everything we know
By Michael Balderston published
Wicked: Part Two’s exciting conclusion is set to arrive in movie theaters in 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
The Match: Superstars — date, golfers and everything we know about the sporting event
By Michael Balderston last updated
For the first time, The Match is going to be a two-night event with a larger field. Here’s everything you need to know.
Take Two: The Wizard of Oz trivia
By Michael Balderston published
With the release of Wicked, let's revisit the movie that it is inspired by, answering some Wizard of Oz trivia questions.
Why Ghosts is not new tonight, November 21
By Michael Balderston published
A Ghosts rerun is airing in a different time, as the comedy goes on a mini holiday break from releasing new episodes.
Better Man: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Robbie Williams movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
The director of The Greatest Showman takes on a Robbie Williams biopic, with the British pop star portrayed as a monkey.
How to watch Wicked
By Michael Balderston published
The popular Broadway show is now a major movie. Here’s how you can watch Wicked, including whether or not it is on streaming yet.
How to watch Gladiator 2
By Michael Balderston published
Welcome back to ancient Rome movie fans, as Gladiator 2 is now playing. Here’s what you need to know on how, when and where to watch Gladiator 2.
2024’s The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday now streaming for free on The Roku Channel
By Michael Balderston published
Fans of Bake Off are getting another treat this holiday season from the American version of the popular baking competition show.
This Thanksgiving movie is among the best holiday movies (any holiday) ever made — and it's free to watch!
By Michael Balderston published
Steve Martin and John Candy’s Planes, Trains and Automobiles, online for free, is the rare — and perfect — Thanksgiving movie.
Deal or No Deal Island season 2: release date, host, cast and everything we know about the game show
By Michael Balderston published
The spin on the classic game show returns with new contestants and new twists. Here’s everything you need to know about Deal or No Deal season 2.
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera — release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Gerard Butler crime thriller
By Michael Balderston last updated
Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson are back in Den of Thieves 2, this time working together. Here's everything you need to know.
Hulu adds inventive thriller with a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score — and an ending that will shock you
By Michael Balderston published
2023 movie Missing is now streaming on Hulu and should immediately be added to your watch list.
Alien: Earth — cast, plot and everything we know about the Alien TV series
By Michael Balderston last updated
Noah Hawley brings the Alien franchise to TV with a star-studded cast. Get everything you need to know about the series right here.
Netflix Top 10 movies shows little-seen 2024 drama with 94% Rotten Tomatoes fan score has found its audience
By Michael Balderston published
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mary J. Blige and Jay Will star in Rob Peace, now streaming on Netflix and proving to be a hit with subscribers.
How to Train Your Dragon: release date, first look, cast and everything we know about the live-action remake
By Michael Balderston published
Animated classic How to Train Your Dragon comes to life in the 2025 movie. Here’s everything you need to know about the live-action How to Train Your Dragon.
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