About the Author

Michael Balderston
Features Writer

D.C.-based cinephile. Will dabble in just about any movie genre, but passionate about discovering classic films/film history and tracking the Oscar race.

Fun Facts

  • Current Location

    Washington, D.C.

  • WORKING AT CINEMABLEND SINCE

    2020

  • FAVORITE GENRE

    Dramedy

  • Favorite Games

    Solitaire, crossword puzzles, sudokus.

  • Hobbies

    I enjoy running, doing trivia nights and trying out craft beers

  • Favorite Vacation Spot

    Scotland

  • Favorite Food

    Italian, seafood and steak

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Philadelphia Eagles & Philadelphia Flyers

Favorite Media

Written By Michael Balderston

Upcoming Jennifer Lawrence Movies: What’s Ahead For The Hunger Games Star news Michael Balderston 2w Upcoming Jennifer Lawrence Movies: What’s Ahead For The Hunger Games Star The Oscar-winning actress is teaming up with fellow A-listers and big-name directors
Children of Men: 8 Behind-The-Scene Facts About Alfonso Cuaron’s Movie news 3w Michael Balderston Children of Men: 8 Behind-The-Scene Facts About Alfonso Cuaron’s Movie Find out how Alfonso Cuaron and company created one of the landmark sci-fi films of the 21st century, Children of Men.
Moulin Rouge: 11 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About The Baz Luhrmann Movie news 1M Michael Balderston Moulin Rouge: 11 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About The Baz Luhrmann Movie Moulin Rouge revitalized the movie musical, find out what it took to bring the story to the big screen
The Irishman: 8 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About the Martin Scorsese Movie news 1M Michael Balderston The Irishman: 8 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About the Martin Scorsese Movie Martin Scorsese’s gangster epic was a years-in-the-making production
Memento: 9 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About The Christopher Nolan Movie news 2M Michael Balderston Memento: 9 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About The Christopher Nolan Movie 20 years ago Christopher Nolan burst onto the scene with his first time-altered film
Babylon: What’s Going On With The Damien Chazelle Movie news 2M Michael Balderston Babylon: What’s Going On With The Damien Chazelle Movie Here’s what we know so far about the La La Land director’s next movie
West Side Story: 8 Quick Things We Know About The Steven Spielberg Musical news 2M Michael Balderston West Side Story: 8 Quick Things We Know About The Steven Spielberg Musical What’s going on with Steven Spielberg’s remake of the classic movie musical, West Side Story?
Fargo: 10 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About The Coen Brothers Movie news 2M Michael Balderston Fargo: 10 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About The Coen Brothers Movie You betcha, these are some pretty interesting facts about the snow-bound crime classic
The Sting and 8 Other Crime And Heist Movies That Are Due For A Remake news 3M Michael Balderston The Sting and 8 Other Crime And Heist Movies That Are Due For A Remake Hollywood loves a remake, so it’s a surprise they haven’t tried any of these crime-based titles.
2021 Golden Globes: What We Know About The Movie And TV Awards Ceremony television 3M Michael Balderston 2021 Golden Globes: What We Know About The Movie And TV Awards Ceremony Find out the who, what, where and when for what is typically Hollywood’s biggest party
The Silence of the Lambs: 11 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About The Psychological Horror Movie news 3M Michael Balderston The Silence of the Lambs: 11 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About The Psychological Horror Movie Dr. Lecter recommends you enjoy these facts, in time for Silence’s 30th anniversary, with a nice chianti
Carey Mulligan: 13 Movies To Watch Streaming If You Like The Promising Young Woman Star news 3M Michael Balderston Carey Mulligan: 13 Movies To Watch Streaming If You Like The Promising Young Woman Star You can catch up on much of Carey Mulligan’s filmography via streaming services.
Tiger Woods: 8 Big Things To Know About The Golf Pro Before The HBO Max Documentary news 3M Michael Balderston Tiger Woods: 8 Big Things To Know About The Golf Pro Before The HBO Max Documentary The golfing great is the subject of a new in-depth sports documentary.
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