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

Kathryn Newton and Paul Rudd in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

How to watch Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

By Michael Balderston published

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania kicks off the MCU Phase 5, but is it streaming or playing exclusively in theaters? Here's how to watch.

Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico poster

Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico to pick up the Stanley Tucci mantle on CNN

By Michael Balderston published

CNN has set a March premiere for Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico, a spinoff of the fan-favorite Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy series.

Jonathan Majors holding a microphone during an interview

Jonathan Majors: 6 things you didn't know about the MCU's Kang

By Michael Balderston published

Jonathan Majors is one of the emerging young stars in Hollywood, so let’s get to know the actor a little better with a number of interesting facts.

Natasha Lyonne wearing sunglasses and a trucker hat in Poker Face

Poker Face: future confirmed for mystery series

By Michael Balderston published

The question of if we're getting Poker Face season 2 has been answered, and it's good news for fans of the mystery series.

Jodie Foster and Kali Reis stand in the snow in True Detective: Night Country

True Detective season 4: cast, plot, image and everything we know about the crime drama

By Michael Balderston last updated

True Detective returns with a brand new case and detectives, as the anthology crime series heads into its fourth season. Here is everything you need to know.

Rory McIlory sits in a locker room in Full Swing

Full Swing: release date, episodes, golfers and everything we know about the docuseries

By Michael Balderston last updated

Netflix docuseries Full Swing follows some of the best golfers in the world on and off the course. Here's what you need to know.

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Meet the Full Swing cast: all the golfers in the Netflix reality series

By Michael Balderston published

Get to know a bit more about the golfers that make up the Full Swing cast, including their world rankings and if they play for the PGA Tour or LIV.

Cocaine Bear poster

Play Cocaine Bear video game right now ahead of movie's release

By Michael Balderston published

Before you watch Cocaine Bear in theaters, play as Cocaine Bear in a 8-bit video game available online right now.

Sam Heughan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas embrace in Love Again

Love Again: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the romance movie

By Michael Balderston published

The all-new romance movie Love Again stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan and Celine Dion. Here’s what you need to know.

Operation Fortune

Jason Statham, Aubrey Plaza movie Operation Fortune to see the light of day with 2023 release

By Michael Balderston published

After getting pulled from the release calendar in 2022, Operation Fortune, an action movie starring Jason Statham and Aubrey Plaza, has a new release date.

Super Mario Bros. Plumbing commercial graphic

You can call the Super Mario Bros. right now with fun movie promo

By Michael Balderston published

In a fun bit of promotion for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, a website, commercial and actual phone number for Mario and Luigi’s plumbing company are now live.

Harrison Ford stands next to Helen Mirren in 1923

1923 episode 6 recap: Jacob makes it clear what the Duttons are fighting for

By Michael Balderston published

As the epic story continues in 1923 episode 6, the Duttons prepare for battle, while Spencer and Alex are already fighting for their lives.

Puppy Bowl 2023 poster

How to watch the Puppy Bowl 2023

By Michael Balderston published

A Super Bowl Sunday tradition, the Puppy Bowl is back. Here are all the ways you can watch Puppy Bowl 2023.

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts running with football

How to watch the NFL on Fox

By Michael Balderston last updated

Every Sunday, the NFL on Fox is home to a full day of NFL games. Here is everything fans need to know about how to watch all the action.

NFL Plus homepage

NFL Plus: price, available games, devices and everything we know about the streaming service

By Michael Balderston last updated

The NFL is entering the streaming gridiron with NFL Plus, a brand new streaming service to give fans access to live games, replays and additional NFL content.

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Puppy Bowl 2023: date, dogs and everything we know about the pet-centric event

By Michael Balderston last updated

Puppy Bowl 2023, aka Puppy Bowl XIX, is back with plenty of furry friends having a blast and looking for their forever homes.

John Lithgow and Julianne Moore in Sharper

Sharper: release date, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the thriller

By Michael Balderston last updated

The first Apple TV Plus original movie of 2023, Sharper is a neo-noir thriller with an all-star cast led by Julianne Moore. Here’s what you need to know.

Audrey Corsa and Natasha Lyonne in Poker Face

Poker Face episode 6 ending explained: how does Charlie crack the case?

By Michael Balderston published

We break down the Poker Face episode 6 ending and how Charlie figured out that Kathleen and Michael killed Ava.

Buzz Lightyear flying in Toy Story 4

Fans beg Disney to stop Toy Story 5: 'nobody wants' it

By Michael Balderston published

After Disney announced Toy Story 5 was in the works, many fans have made their opinion known that they would rather see the franchise left alone.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Titanic

Titanic retro review: does James Cameron's movie hold up?

By Michael Balderston published

James Cameron’s Titanic is one of the biggest success stories in movie history, but does it still hold up? What to Watch takes a look with our retro review.

Salma Hayek Pinault and Channing Tatum in Magic Mike's Last Dance

Meet the Magic Mike's Last Dance cast: who's who in the dance movie

By Michael Balderston published

Find out who's showing off their moves as part of the Magic Mike’s Last Dance cast beyond Channing Tatum.

Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek in Magic Mike's Last Dance

Magic Mike's Last Dance: release date, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the movie

By Michael Balderston last updated

The Magic Mike franchise is set to come to an end with Magic Mike's Last Dance, which reunites Channing Tatum with Steven Soderbergh. Here’s what we know.

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

Magic Mike's Last Dance review: Channing Tatum should have sat this one out

By Michael Balderston published

In WTW's Magic Mike's Last Dance review, we look at why the male-stripper franchise has not been able to duplicate the success of Magic Mike.

Four dogs walking dog a street in Strays

Strays: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Will Ferrell comedy

By Michael Balderston published

Strays is a new Will Ferrell comedy that combines adorable dogs with R-rated comedy. Here is everything you need to know about the movie.

Noah Wyle, Aleyse Shannon, Aldis Hodge, Gina Bellman, Christian Kane and Beth Risegraf in Leverage: Redemption season 2

Can you watch Amazon Freevee without ads?

By Michael Balderston last updated

Amazon Freevee is a free, ad-supported service, but is there a workaround to watch its content without ads?

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