AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 335 – Reactions to the Split PGA and SAG Awards
On episode 335 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Editor-In Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributor Josh Parham to... Read More
Ryan McQuade
Ryan McQuade is the AwardsWatch Executive Editor and a film-obsessed writer in San Antonio, Texas. Raised on musicals, westerns, and James Bond, his taste in cinema is extremely versatile. He’s extremely fond of independent releases and director’s passion projects. Engrossed with all things Oscars, he hosts the AwardsWatch Podcast. He also is co-host of the Director Watch podcast. When he’s not watching movies, he’s rooting on all his favorite sports teams, including his beloved Texas Longhorns. You can follow him on Twitter at @ryanmcquade77.
On the Shelf: ‘Excalibur,’ ‘Westworld,’ ‘Network,’ ‘The Man Who Wasn’t There’ Highlight the 4K Physical Media releases for the Week of February 23
The last week of February brings four fascinating, exciting features from our friends over at Arrow Video and the Criterion Collection; all four arriving on... Read More
On the Shelf: ‘Ben-Hur,’ ‘All the President’s Men,’ ‘Boxcar Bertha,’ ‘The Visitor’ Arrive on 4K, Lubitsch Musicals added to Criterion in Physical Media releases for the Week of February 16
Packed week of films being released the Tuesday post-Valentines, post- President’s Day as major titles from the past look to dominate the must buys this... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 332 – Oscars Retrospective of the 74th Academy Awards
On episode 332 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributors Dan Bayer, Jay Ledbetter,... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 330 – Reviewing Sam Raimi’s ‘Send Help’
On episode 330 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributor Trace Sauveur to discuss the latest film from director... Read More
How Editor Andy Jurgensen Found the Right Balance of Tone and Momentum for ‘One Battle After Another’ [VIDEO INTERVIEW]
“Time doesn’t exist, but it controls us anyway.” That hilarious answer to the key question Bob Ferguson can’t remember to receive the rendezvous point is,... Read More
On the Shelf: ‘Birth,’ ‘House Party,’ ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985),’ ‘Once a Thief’ Arrive on 4K Physical Media Releases for Week of January 26
The last week for the first month of 2026 is carried by three anticipated releases from the most prestigious physical media distributor, Criterion Collection, with... Read More
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 136 – ‘Rules Don’t Apply’ (Warren Beatty, 2016)
On episode 136 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Trace Sauveur to discuss the final... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 328 – Reviewing ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ with Special Guest Christina Jeurling Birro
On episode 328 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Pop Culture Confidential host Christina Jeurling Birro to discuss the latest... Read More
On the Shelf: ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Snakes on a Plane,’ ‘Death on the Nile’ and New Criterions Highlight the 4K Physical Media Releases for the Week of January 19
Rise and shine, physical media fans! The middle of January brings home the best film of 2025 as Paul Thomas Anderson’s sprawling, modern epic One... Read More
FINAL 2026 Oscar Predictions: ANIMATED FEATURE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM 
Predictions for Sound (CAS, MPSE), Cinematography (ASC) and Writers Guilds (WGA) Awards 
Interview: Shawn Hatosy on Directing ‘The Pitt,’ Camera Choreography, and Being Online 
Director Watch Ep. 142 ‘The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp’ (Powell and Pressburger, 1943) with Special Guest Bilge Ebiri