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
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.
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
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 327 – Final Oscar Nomination Predictions for the 98th Academy Awards
On episode 327 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello, and AwardsWatch contributor... Read More
Director Watch Ep. 135 – ‘Bulworth’ (Warren Beatty, 1998)
On episode 135 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by Pop Culture Confidential host Christina Jeurling Birro to... Read More
On the Shelf: ‘Bringing Out the Dead,’ ‘Evil Dead Rise,’ and ‘The Pink Panther’ Films Land on 4K Blu-ray for Week of January 12
As we start the new year, so begins another busy slate of physical media releases that every film fan will want to get their hands... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 326 – Recapping The Golden Globes and Last Week’s Guild Nominations
On episode 326 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello to discuss their reactions to the... Read More
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 134 – ‘Dick Tracy’ (Warren Beatty, 1990)
On episode 134 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and Izzy of Be Kind... Read More
Director Watch Episode 133 – ‘Reds’ (Warren Beatty, 1981)
On episode 133 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello discuss the next film... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 324 – Our Favorite Films of 2025 Part 2
On episode 324 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello, AwardsWatch contributors Jay Ledbetter, Josh Parham,... Read More
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 136 – ‘Rules Don’t Apply’ (Warren Beatty, 2016) 
2026 Oscar Nomination Reactions from Timothée Chalamet, Rose Byrne, Wagner Moura and More 
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 329 – 98th Oscar Nominations Reactions: For Good 
Oscar Nominations: ‘Sinners’ Breaks All Time Record with 16, Sets Several Places in Academy Awards History