Michael Block-Senior Author

Michael Block

Senior Author

Contributor Since December, 2023
Qualifications Reality Television
Expertise
Reality TV, Survivor, RuPaul's Drag Race
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About Michael Block

Michael Block is a 14 time GLAM Award nominated writer, producer, and host of the podcast Block Talk. Throughout his time in the entertainment industry, he has worked on and off Broadway as a stage manager, written several produced plays, critiqued hundreds of theatrical performances, drag and cabaret shows, and has produced events randing from drag competitoons to variety concerts! 
On Block Talk, he interviews nightlife personalities, covers the wide world of entertainment through features, ranking episodes, and recaps ALL of Drag Race, as well as Dragula and Survivor. He has interviewed hundreds of RuGirls that span the globe at DragCon NYC, DragCon LA, and DragCon UK. 
In his free time, he makes one-of-a-kind jewelry and gift baskets with his mom. He is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Industry Experience

Michael has been a freelance writer since 2011 when he launced his theater website Theater in the Now. Over the years, his worked has evolved from theatrical criticsm to playwriting. Nowadways, his focus is on reality television, predominantly Drag Race and other drag related reality content. 

Favorite Media

Michael is a huge reality tv fan, loves Broadway, and is a Disney kid at heart.
Some of his go to reality showos include Drag Race, Survivor, Big Brother, Dragula, Dancing with the Stars, The Challenge, and American Idol. Just don't ask him to pull out any randomg facts from his head. He's consumed way too much reality tv content! 
When it comes to the world of scripted television, Michael is a huge fan of random British telly including Doctor Who and Broadchurch. Esssentially anything that may have featured David Tennant, Catherine Tate, or Olivia Coleman. Additionally he loves Game of Throns, 80s and 90s sitcoms, Parks and Recreation, Saturday Night Live, and many more. How much more time does he have?
Michael is a die hard Marvel fan. He grew up watching classic comedy moviess by the likes of Mel Brooks and Monty Python. He is a sucker for a good laugh out loud comedy. Put on Eurovision Song Contest: Story of Fire Saga, he is there! His favorite movie of all time is Rat Race. Yes, that movie from 2001 with that all-star cast. "You should have bought a squirrel."

Jeff Probst and some legends of 'Survivor'

These Castaway Legends Should Return for ‘Survivor 50’

Phil Keoghan of 'The Amazing Race

"The Way the World Is Now, We Need a Show Like 'Amazing Race'": Phil Keoghan Discusses Season 37

Don Draper (Jon Hamm) sits at his desk in 'Mad Men' Season 4, Episode 7

The 25 Greatest TV Performances of the 21st Century, Ranked

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Thanos wearing his armor in Avengers: Endgame
The 10 Most Addictive Movie Franchises of All Time, Ranked
MCU

Franchises meant to be binged.

Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark testing his equipment in Iron Man.
The 10 Most Important Superhero Movies That Define the Genre
Superhero

"And here we go."

Ryan Gosling in a ship in 'Project Hail Mary'
Every 2026 Sci-Fi Movie So Far, Ranked Worst to Best
sci fi

2026 is the year of Rocky!

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A close-up of Nina as the Black Swan dancing in Black Swan
10 Thriller Movies That Are 10/10, No Notes
Thriller

Your heart will start racing the moment these films begin.

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Matthew (Donald Sutherland) holding a tool in 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers'
The 10 Most Intense Sci-Fi Movies Ever Made, Ranked
Science Fiction

Out-of-this-world stress.

Daisy Ridley as Rey in The Rise of Skywalker
All 3 Star Wars Sequels Are Disappointing, but One Is Actually Worthwhile
Star Wars

Somehow, something something.

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John Gallagher Jr. as The Man in 'Hush.'
10 Near-Perfect Horror Thrillers That No One Remembers Today
Horror

Perfectly horrifying.

A robot on 'Hello Tomorrow!'
Apple TV's 10-Part Sci-Fi Series That's 'Mad Men' Meets 'Fallout' Is Quietly One of Its Best Shows To Binge
Hello Tomorrow!

When the American Dream is sold as Moon timeshares.

Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) in 'The Office'
The 10 Most Universally Beloved TV Couples of All Time, Ranked
Television

These couples make us believe in love.

Bernard looks terrified as Miss Bianca looks thrilled in The Rescuers Down Under.
8 Near-Perfect Disney Animated Movies That No One Remembers Today
Disney

Professor Ratigan is a top tier villain.

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Brandon Flynn as Justin Foley in '13 Reasons Why.'
Netflix's 4-Part Dark Drama Is the Perfect Addictive Weekend Binge
TV Features

Once you start, you won't stop watching this Netflix drama until the final episode.

Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone in The Godfather
9 Movie Franchises Where Every Movie Is Perfect From Start to Finish
The Godfather

Get ready to binge!

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Cam Gigandet in Pandorum
10 Praiseworthy Sci-Fi Movies That No One Remembers
Science Fiction

Hidden gems buried in the sands of time.

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Sepideh Moafi, Shawn Hatosy, and Noah Wyle in The Pitt Season 2
All 11 Characters Confirmed To Return in 'The Pitt' Season 3
The Pitt

Who will still be around for the November shift?

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Martin Scorsese smiling while taking a picture with an old camera in Hugo
The 10 Greatest Fantasy Movie Masterpieces of the Last 50 Years, Ranked
Fantasy

Tale as old as time, indeed.

A close-up of Keanu Reeves as Neo looking to the distance with sunglasses on in The Matrix.
The 12 Most Perfectly Directed Sci-Fi Movies of All Time, Ranked
sci fi

From Spielberg to Scott.

Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope sitting behind her desk and smiling for the camera in Parks and Recreation.
The 10 Most Universally Beloved Sitcom Characters of All Time, Ranked
Sitcom

"When one of us shines, all of us shine."

Troy Kotsur in Black Rabbit
Netflix's 8-Part Crime Thriller With a Near-Perfect RT Score Is One of Its Best Crime Shows
Black Rabbit

This short miniseries is an unrelenting thrill ride that pushes its stars to the dark side.

Lewis and Wilbur inside a spacheship in Meet the Robinsons
5 Forgotten Disney Movies That Are Amazing From Start to Finish
Disney

How did we forget these perfect films in the Disney Vault!?

Meryl Streep as Dee Dee Allen in 'The Prom'
10 Forgotten Meryl Streep Movies That Are Perfect From Start to Finish
Meryl Streep

Donna and the Dynamos, meet Ricki and the Flash.

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