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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Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
The 10 Best Films of the 1980s, Ranked
1980s

The '80s were filled with excellent movies, but these films were the best.

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Owen Cooper and Stephen Graham in Adolescence
The 6 Best Miniseries Released Since 2010, Ranked
TV Miniseries

Get ready to be glued to your screens!

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Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams in 'Heated Rivalry' Season 1.
8 Best Steamy Adult Series to Stream on HBO Max
HBO Max

These shows are most definitely NSFW!

Jodie Foster smiling softly in Silence of the Lambs
10 Classic Thriller Movies That Are 10/10 Masterpieces
Thriller

They're iconic for a reason.

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The Drama - 2026 - Zendaya leans her head on Robert Pattinson's shoulder
These 10 Actors Are the Face of Modern Hollywood
Anne Hathaway

The next generation of Hollywood will be lifted to great heights thanks to these actors.

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Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Joe in 'Sterling Point'
Prime Video's New #1 Hit Show Is Renewed, but Season 2 Has a Big Problem To Solve
Sterling Point

Time for the mothers to enter the chat.

Noah LaLonde as Cole Walter standing outside and leaning against his car in My Life with the Walter Boys
The 9 Most Romantic Scenes in 'My Life with the Walter Boys,' Ranked
My Life With the Walter Boys

Love is in the air in Colorado.

SENSE8, Terence Mann in 'Who Am I?', (Season 2, episode 202, aired May 5, 2017, ph: Murray Close / ©Netflix / courtesy Everett Collection
Forget ‘Stranger Things,’ This Near-Perfect 24-Episode Sci-Fi Is Your Next Binge
Sense8

Eight years after its cancellation, the two-season series remains Netflix’s boldest and most groundbreaking sci-fi.

A class photo of Xavier's school in New X-Men (2001)
10 X-Men Characters the MCU Has Ignored for Too Long
X-men

These mutants deserve a spot in the franchise.

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Men standing in a police line-up in The Usual Suspects
The 10 Best Endings in Film History
The Wizard of Oz

From iconic lines to shocking twists, these endings made history.

Officer K (played by Ryan Gosling) in downtown LA in 'Blade Runner 2049.'
The 6 Best R-Rated Sci-Fi Movies Released Since 2000, Ranked
sci fi

From violence to mature language, these sci-fi films push the boundaries.

Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Running Man - 1987
10 Classic Action Movies You Must Watch in 2026
Action

Action films don't get better than these classic titles.

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Anthony-Perkins smiling at the camera in Psycho
The 8 Most Suspenseful Thriller Movies You'll Ever Watch
Thriller

Be afraid, be very afraid.

Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh) in 2017's 'Murder on the Orient Express'
8 Near-Perfect Thriller Movie Trilogies, Ranked
Thriller

They may not be perfect, but they're worth a watch!

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Sam Rockwell dressed as an astronaut in Moon
The 6 Most Intense Hard Sci-Fi Movies, Ranked
sci fi

In space, nobody can hear you scream. But on your couch, they sure can!

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Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson in True Detective
The 10 Greatest American Crime Series of All Time
Crime

Dun dun.

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Max aiming a gun at someone off camera in Mad Max: Fury Road
The 8 Most Intense Action Thrillers of All Time, Ranked
Thriller

You don't know intensity until you've watched these movies.

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A distraught-looking Anakin Skywalker considers the consequences of his dark deeds in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.
Every George Lucas Movie, Ranked
George Lucas

You can probably tell which one will be #1.

Noah LaLonde as Cole and Nikki Rodriguez as Jackie in Season 3 of 'My Life with the Walter Boys.'
'My Life with the Walter Boys' Just Set Up 8 Unexpected Season 4 Mysteries
My Life With the Walter Boys

Expect more drama in the love department!

Theo James as Eddie in a car in Season 2 of 'The Gentlemen.'
Everything Officially Coming to Netflix in Fall 2026
Netflix

Are you still watching? The answer is YES!

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