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.
Latest articles by Michael Balderston
How to watch 2023 US Open: live stream the golf tournament from around the world
By Michael Balderston last updated
Golf's third major of the year, the 2023 US Open takes place from June 15-18. Here is everything you need to know about how to watch it.
How to watch Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN: Yankees vs Red Sox
By Michael Balderston last updated
ESPN is going to air Sunday Night Baseball throughout the season, giving fans a marquee game to watch every week.
Wonderwell: release date, trailer and everything to know about Carrie Fisher's final movie
By Michael Balderston published
Carrie Fisher's final movie, Wonderwell, is coming out seven years after her death. Here is what you need to know.
Asteroid City review: Wes Anderson's search for meaning feels empty
By Michael Balderston published
As always, a Wes Anderson movie has a good bit to admire, but Asteroid City may still be among the singular director's weaker efforts.
Asteroid City: release date, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the new Wes Anderson movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Asteroid City is the latest Wes Anderson movie, featuring both his usual troupe of actors and some exciting new ones. Here’s what we know about the movie.
Meet the Elemental cast: who's who in the animated movie
By Michael Balderston published
Get to know the Elemental cast, the characters and actors portraying them in the latest Pixar movie.
Here's why The Blacklist is not new tonight, June 15
By Michael Balderston published
With just a couple of episodes of The Blacklist season 10 left, the crime thriller is taking a night off. Here’s why you won’t be seeing a new episode tonight.
The Lincoln Lawyer season 2: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the legal drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
Netflix's hit series The Lincoln Lawyer is dividing its second season into two parts. Here is everything you need to know about The Lincoln Lawyer season 2.
How to watch Elemental
By Michael Balderston published
Elemental is the latest animated movie from Pixar. Here is everything that you need to know on how to watch Elemental right now.
Heels season 2: release date, cast, plot and everything we know about the wrestling drama
By Michael Balderston published
The critically acclaimed series Heels is back for round 2. Here is everything you need to know about the latest season of the Starz drama.
Quarterback: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the sport documentary
By Michael Balderston published
With Netflix's Quarterback, football fans are getting rare access to some of the NFL’s best quarterbacks. Here’s what you need to know.
Justified: City Primeval — release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
Eight years after Justified ended, Timothy Olyphant's Raylan Givens is back with Justified: City Primeval. Here's everything we know about the limited series.
All episodes of 1883 airing free on TV for the first time
By Michael Balderston published
Paramount Plus original series 1883 is making the move from streaming to broadcast, as all episodes of the Yellowstone prequel are airing on traditional TV.
How to sign up for the Disney Bundle with ad-free Hulu
By Michael Balderston published
Here's what you need to know to sign up for the Disney Bundle with the ad-free version of Hulu.
What's the difference between Peacock and Peacock Premium?
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.
Captain America: Brave New World — release date, cast and everything we know about the Marvel movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Anthony Mackie dons the shield in Captain America: Brave New World, his first solo MCU movie. Here is everything we know about it.
How to watch Amazon Freevee
By Michael Balderston last updated
Amazon Freevee is a free, ad-supported streaming platform that offers both classic TV shows and movies, as well as original content.
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?
Amazon Freevee: everything you need to know about the free streaming service
By Michael Balderston last updated
Here's everything you need to know about Amazon Freevee, a free ad-supported streaming service that features library and original titles.
Sharkfest 2023: dates, how to watch and everything we know
By Michael Balderston published
Nat Geo's Sharkfest 2023 is back to take a bite out of summer. Here is everything you need to know about the full month of shark-themed programming.
Winning Time season 2 sets long-awaited release date, hypes Magic-Bird rivalry
By Michael Balderston published
After more than a year, a Winning Time season 2 release date and teaser trailer have finally been unveiled. Check it all out right here.
How to watch the NHL on TNT: Stanley Cup Finals
By Michael Balderston last updated
The NHL on TNT is back with more on ice action, as the network is once again one of the main TV homes for the NHL during the 2022-2023 season.
How to watch 2023 NBA playoffs: stream, schedule, bracket and everything you need to know
By Michael Balderston last updated
With the 2023 NBA playoffs tipping off, here is everything you need to know on how to watch each game from the play-in to the Finals on TV, online and more.
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