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
The Substance review: Demi Moore body horror movie is the craziest thing I've seen this year, and I loved it
By Michael Balderston published
There's nothing like The Substance this year (or many years), as writer/director Coarline Fargeat and Demi Moore deliver a masterful, disturbing but somehow funny story.
The 1% Club: next episode, host and everything we know about the game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
After becoming a hit in the UK, the US is getting its own version of The 1% Club game show. Here's what you need to know about it.
Name That Tune season 4: next episode, host and everything we know
By Michael Balderston last updated
Name That Tune season 4 has celebrities test their music knowledge. Here is everything we know about the latest season of the game show.
The Wall: next episode, host and everything you need to know about the game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
NBC game show The Wall returns with millions on the line for contestants. Here's what you need to know about it.
New on Hulu September 14-20: our expert picks 6 new TV shows and movies coming to Hulu
By Michael Balderston published
Check out our picks for the best new TV shows and movies on Hulu this week, including a pair of off-the-wall comedies and two highly anticipated fall TV shows.
The Killer's Game: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about Dave Bautista action movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
In The Killer's Game, Dave Bautista stars as a hitman who takes out a hit against himself. Here's everything you need to know about the action comedy.
Speak No Evil: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the James McAvoy horror movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
An English-language remake of the acclaimed Danish horror movie Gæsterne. Here is everything that you need to know about Speak No Evil.
How to watch NFL on Peacock
By Michael Balderston last updated
Looking to stream NFL action this season? There are going to be a number of NFL on Peacock games this season, here's what you need to know to watch.
What's the difference between Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus?
By Michael Balderston last updated
What are you getting with each Peacock tier? We break down what's the difference between Peacock Premium and Premium Plus.
Presence: release date, cast and everything we know about the Steven Soderbergh horror movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Presence is a haunted house movie via Steven Soderbergh. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
Take Two: English remake vs international original Rotten Tomatoes score
By Michael Balderston published
Which movie scored better on Rotten Tomatoes? An original international movie or its English-language remake. Can you correctly get all six?
The Old Man season 2 episode 2 recap: Emily's search for answers
By Michael Balderston published
In The Old Man season 2 episode 2, we see what happened to Emily after she was kidnapped by Hamzad, bringing her face to face with her biological father.
The Old Man season 2 episode 1 recap: Chase comes face to face with his past
By Michael Balderston published
In The Old Man season 2 episode 1, Chase and Harper travel through Afghanistan to try and rescue Emily.
What to Watch's 100 best movies of all time
By Michael Balderston published
The What to Watch team weighs in on the eternal debate: what are the best movies of all time? From Chaplin to Iron Man, here are our picks.
Colin Jost & Michael Che live comedy special streaming on Peacock tonight, September 12
By Michael Balderston published
The Saturday Night Live hosts are hosting Colin Jost & Michael Che Present: New York After Dark, featuring established and up-and-coming comics.
How to watch Speak No Evil
By Michael Balderston published
James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis star in this horror remake that's now playing. If you want to watch Speak No Evil then read on to find out how right here.
How to watch My Old Ass
By Michael Balderston published
The Aubrey Plaza-led comedy is now playing, but where and how can you watch it? We've got everything you need to know right here.
The Fire Inside: release date, trailer, cast, first look and everything we know about the true sports story
By Michael Balderston last updated
The story of Olympic boxing gold medalist Claressa Shields comes to the big screen in The Fire Inside. Here's what we know.
Wicked: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the musical
By Michael Balderston last updated
The hit Broadway musical Wicked is finally getting a big screen adaptation. Here is everything that we know about the anticipated 2024 movie.
Venom: The Last Dance — release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Tom Hardy movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
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.
My Old Ass: release date, reviews, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Aubrey Plaza movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Aubrey Plaza gives her younger self some pointers in the comedy My Old Ass. Here is everything you need to know about the movie.
My Old Ass review: my own 'old ass' thoroughly enjoyed this charming comedy
By Michael Balderston published
Maisy Stella and writer/director Megan Park team on the delightful and resonate comedy My Old Ass.
Full Swing season 3: everything we know about the golf docuseries
By Michael Balderston published
Netflix's hit sports docuseries is set to return for a brand new season. Here's everything you need to know right now about Full Swing season 3.
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