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
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.
Get The Fall Guy movie tickets right now, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt's post-Barbenheimer team up
By Michael Balderston published
The Fall Guy, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt's action comedy that honors the stunt community, arrives May 3, with tickets now available to purchase.
Why is NCIS not new tonight, March 11?
By Michael Balderston published
NCIS season 21 is not airing a new episode on Monday, March 11, but why? We offer some insight into the mini-break for the long-running crime drama.
This Is Spinal Tap 2: cast, plot and everything we know about the comedy sequel
By Michael Balderston published
This Is Spinal Tap 2, a sequel to the classic rock-and-roll mockumentary, is on the way. Here is everything we know about it.
Anatomy of a Fall: how to watch, reviews, awards, cast and everything to know about the movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Already an award-winner and "Certified Fresh," here's everything to know about Anatomy of a Fall, a new crime drama movie arriving in fall 2023.
The Holdovers: how to watch, reviews, awards, cast and everything to know about the movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Alexander Payne reunites with Paul Giamatti in The Holdovers. Here is everything we know about the new comedy movie.
The Zone of Interest: how to watch, reviews, awards, cast and everything we know about the movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Jonathan Glazer's The Zone of Interest is one of the best-reviewed movies of 2023, so we've got everything you need to know about the war drama.
Poor Things: how to watch, reviews, awards and everything to know about the Emma Stone movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos are reuniting for Poor Things. Here is everything we know about the movie from The Lobster and The Favourite director.
Oppenheimer: how to watch, reviews, awards, cast and everything we know about the Christopher Nolan movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
The next big movie from Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer, promises a huge cast and a massive story. Here's everything you need to know about Oppenheimer.
How to watch all 2024 Oscar winners
By Michael Balderston published
The 2024 Oscar winners have officially been announced. If you want to catch up and watch the Oscar-winning movies, we’ve got all the info you need to do so.
Oscar Best Picture winners ranked: all 96 winning movies
By Michael Balderston published
There have been 96 Oscar Best Picture winners so far, and we're ranking them all right here. Take a look.
2024 Oscars: winners and everything to know about the awards show
By Michael Balderston last updated
The 2024 Oscars are approaching, so we've got everything you need to know about them, from when they are to the movies vying for trophies.
Is an Oscar heavier than a newborn baby? And other fun facts about the Oscar statuettes
By Michael Balderston published
Who makes the Oscar statuettes and why are they called Oscars anyway? We provide some answers to your questions.
TCM 31 Days of Oscar schedule: when you can watch Lawrence of Arabia, Gone with the Wind and more
By Michael Balderston last updated
Turner Classic Movie's annual 31 Days of Oscar runs from February 9-March 10. Check out the full schedule of movies right here.
How to watch the 2024 Oscar-nominated shorts
By Michael Balderston last updated
Looking to complete your Oscar must-watch list? Read how to watch all the 2024 Oscar-nominated short movies, including if they're streaming or in movie theaters.
Love Lies Bleeding: release date, trailer, reviews, cast, plot and everything we know about the Kristen Stewart movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Love Lies Bleeding is a new A24 movie starring Kristen Stewart. Here's everything you need to know about the movie.
Kung Fu Panda 4: release date, reviews, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Jack Black animated movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Po is back, ready to pass along some of his moves in Kung Fu Panda 4. Here is everything that you need to know about the animated movie.
This Oscar-winning movie from 60 years ago is the perfect double feature with Dune: Part Two
By Michael Balderston published
There are more than a few similarities between this 1962 classic movie and Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic.