
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

How to watch Sinners
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Michael B. Jordan vampire movie Sinners is now playing, here’s everything you need to know on how to watch it.

28 Years Later ending explained: what happens to Spike in the zombie movie?
By Michael Balderston published
A lot happens in 28 Years Later, so we’re here to help break down and clarify some things from the 28 Years Later ending.

Stream Monty Python and the Holy Grail 24-hour marathon on Saturday, June 21
By Michael Balderston published
Comedy classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail is running non-stop on Shout! TV to celebrate the movie’s 50th anniversary.

Everything’s Going to Be Great: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Bryan Cranston movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Get all of the information you need on the new Bryan Cranston and Allison Janney movie, Everything’s Going to Be Great, right here.

Elio: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Pixar movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Pixar’s 2025 new movie Elio takes audiences to outer space. Here is everything you need to know about the animated movie.

28 Years Later: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know
By Michael Balderston last updated
Nearly 20 years after the last entry, 28 Years Later brings back original director Danny Boyle to the zombie franchise. Here’s what you need to know.

Die, My Love: release date, cast, plot and everything we know about the Jennifer Lawrence movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson star Die, My Love, the new movie from Lynne Ramsay. Here’s what you need to know.

Jaws turns 50 with a special airing on TV tonight, June 20
By Michael Balderston published
Fifty years to the day of its release, Jaws is getting a special broadcast on NBC, featuring an introduction from Steven Spielberg.

Max adds video game movie that took theaters by storm — and divided fans and critics
By Michael Balderston published
A Minecraft Movie makes its streaming debut after dominating the movie theater as 2025’s biggest box office hit to date.

How to watch Elio
By Michael Balderston published
The latest Pixar movie is now playing, but where can you watch Elio? We fill in all the details you need right here.

28 Years Later review: zombie franchise returns with a groggy start
By Michael Balderston published
Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's return to their zombie franchise with 28 Years Later is up and down (with a few more downs).

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere — release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Bruce Springsteen biopic
By Michael Balderston published
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere stars Jeremy Allen White as the iconic rocker. Here’s everything else you need to know about the movie.

Tribute to The Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola airs on TV tonight, June 18
By Michael Balderston published
Francis Ford Coppola, the man behind The Godfather, Apocalypse Now and more, receives the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award.

How to watch Fight or Flight
By Michael Balderston last updated
Josh Hartnett action movie Fight or Flight is now playing, but when and where can you watch it? Here’s what you need to know.

Simpsons did it — new Max reality show is eerily similar to an old Simpsons gag
By Michael Balderston published
The Simpsons may have blazed the trail for Back to the Frontier to follow, as the concept is reminiscent of The Simpsons season 14 episode 5, “Helter Shelter.”

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping — release date, cast and everything we know about the Hunger Games prequel
By Michael Balderston last updated
With a new Hunger Games book on the way, a movie adaptation is already set. Here's what we know about The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

30-year-old ‘Certified Fresh’ thriller lands in Netflix Top 10 — here’s the biggest reason I’m intrigued to check out
By Michael Balderston published
I’d never heard of the 1995 crime thriller Copycat, but plan to catch it on Netflix now, especially to see an out-there performance from one of its stars.

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Margot Robbie movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie take a magical road trip in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. Here’s what you need to know about the movie.

How to watch the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals online or on TV: everything you need to know
By Michael Balderston last updated
From schedule to streaming options, here’s everything you need to know on how to watch the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals.

The Naked Gun: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Liam Neeson action-comedy
By Michael Balderston last updated
Liam Neeson takes Leslie Nielsen’s role on Police Squad in reboot of classic comedy The Naked Gun. Here’s what you need to know.

Did you catch these Materialists Easter eggs?
By Michael Balderston published
Celine Song’s latest, Materialists, cleverly includes a couple of nods to her past work. Here’s a breakdown in case you missed them.

Classic comedy This Is Spinal Tap is free to watch ahead of sequel, here’s how
By Michael Balderston published
This Is Spinal Tap is now streaming for free on Kanopy, giving fans the perfect chance to watch the classic comedy ahead of Spinal Tap 2.

Spaceballs 2 announcement references iconic Mel Brooks joke
By Michael Balderston published
Spaceballs 2 is coming, with Mel Brooks returning as Yogurt, but one joke from the announcement is convincing me the sequel will be hilarious.
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