
Michael Balderston
Michael Balderston is What to Watch’s assistant managing editor and lead movie writer, , writing movie reviews and highlighting new and classic movies on streaming services; he also covers a range of TV shows, including those in the Taylor Sheridan universe, Slow Horses, Only Murders in the Building, Jeopardy!, Saturday Night Live and more, as well as the best ways to watch some major US sporting events.
Based outside of Washington, D.C., Michael's previous experience includes writing for Awards Circuit, TV Technology and The Wrap.
Michael’s favorite movie of all time is Casablanca, while his favorite TV show is Seinfeld. Some 2025 favorites include Sinners, One of Them Days and Black Bag for movies, and The Pitt on TV. Follow on Michael Balderston on Letterboxd.
Latest articles by Michael Balderston

The Spot: cast, plot and everything we know about the drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
Another exciting TV project is on the way in The Spot. Here's everything you need to know about the new drama series.

Sentimental Value: release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Renate Reinsve movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
One of the buzziest movies from Cannes, here’s what to know about Sentimental Value.

How to watch Ballerina
By Michael Balderston last updated
The John Wick franchise is back with a new hero played by Ana de Armas. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Ballerina.

Netflix adds sequel to one of their best movies — a superhero film five years in the making
By Michael Balderston published
The Old Guard 2, now streaming on Netflix, finally brings back the Charlize Theron-led group of immortals.

Netflix adds Tom Cruise movie he should have won the Oscar for Best Actor
By Michael Balderston published
Tom Cruise is getting an honorary Oscar this year, but he gave an award-worthy performance in epic Vietnam war drama now streaming on Netflix.

Why The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is not new this week, June 30-July 4
By Michael Balderston published
The Late Show team is getting some rest & relaxation, but CBS is still airing nightly reruns of the late night talk show.

New on Hulu June 28-July 4: our editor's picks for 7 TV shows and movies coming to Hulu this week
By Michael Balderston published
Picks for the best new TV show and movies on Hulu this week include a reunion special, a handful of classic summer movies and a fan-favorite sitcom

Sorry, Baby: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
2025 hit Sundance movie Sorry, Baby marks the debut feature of Eva Victor. Here’s what you need to know about the movie.

M3GAN 2.0: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the horror sequel
By Michael Balderston last updated
After becoming a breakout hit, M3GAN is back with a brand new movie. Here’s everything you need to know about M3GAN 2.0.

Bugonia: release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Yorgos Lanthimos movie
By Michael Balderston published
Emma Stone reunites with Lanthimos for the conspiracy-based new movie Bugonia. We’ve got all the details on the movie right here.

Movies to stream in July: our expert's 11 must-watch movies new to Netflix, Prime Video, Max and more
By Michael Balderston published
From Netflix to Prime Video, here are 11 movies you are not going to want to miss when they land on streaming in June.

Why The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is not new tonight, June 26
By Michael Balderston published
The Late Show is going on its summer break on Thursday, June 26, with a rerun airing on CBS. Here’s what you need to know.

The Bear season 4: how to watch, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the dramedy’s latest season
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Bear season 3 ended with cliffhangers, but The Bear season 4 is here to answer them. Here's what we know right now.

The Gold Rush turning 100 makes it the best movie to stream this week
By Michael Balderston published
Happy 100th birthday to the Charlie Chaplin masterpiece, which is available to enjoy on streaming.

All episodes of The Bear season 4 are now streaming — here’s 3 things I’m looking forward to this season
By Michael Balderston published
The Bear season 4 promises to answer many of the big questions from The Bear season 3 cliffhanger, but there’s more to look forward to this season.

My 5 favorite movies of 2025 so far that you can watch at home right now
By Michael Balderston published
Do yourself a favor and catch up with these must-see movies from the first half of 2025, all of which you can watch from home right now.

F1: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Brad Pitt racing drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
The director of Top Gun: Maverick teams with Brad Pitt on an F1 racing drama. Here's everything you need to know about the movie.

How to watch F1: The Movie
By Michael Balderston published
Brad Pitt’s F1: The Movie is now playing, but where exactly can you watch it? Is it streaming? We answer those questions for you right here.

F1: The Movie review — Brad Pitt racing drama earns a spot in the winner's circle
By Michael Balderston published
In F1: The Movie, Brad Pitt and Top Gun: Maverick director place audiences in the driver's seat of an F1 car for a high-speed summer blockbuster.

Nine Perfect Strangers season 2: next episode, plots, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Nicole Kidman TV series
By Michael Balderston last updated
Nicole Kidman’s Masha Dmitrichenko is back to provide her brand of healing to nine more individuals. Here’s what to know about Nine Perfect Strangers season 2.

Splitsville: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Dakota Johnson comedy
By Michael Balderston published
Dakota Johnson finds herself in another complicated relationship situation in Splitsville, an indie comedy drumming up some buzz.

Netflix top 10 has underrated Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway comedy at No. 1
By Michael Balderston published
Nancy Meyers’ The Intern quickly became the most watched movie on Netflix, reminding us that it’s a solid hidden gem.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple — release date, cast and everything we know about the zombie movie
By Michael Balderston published
The story of Spike continues in this sequel to 28 Years Later. Here’s everything you need to know about 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.
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