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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 Extra Film podcast at InSession Film. 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-168 AwardsWatch Podcast #168: 2023 Sundance Film Festival wrap-up, plus the ‘To Leslie’ of it all

AwardsWatch Podcast #168: 2023 Sundance Film Festival wrap-up, plus the ‘To Leslie’ of it all

Ryan McQuade January 30, 2023
On episode 168 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributor Kevin L. Lee give... Read More
A Thousand and One 2023 Sundance Film Festival awards winners: ‘A Thousand and One’ takes home top U.S. Dramatic Prize

2023 Sundance Film Festival awards winners: ‘A Thousand and One’ takes home top U.S. Dramatic Prize

Ryan McQuade January 27, 2023
The 2023 Sundances Film Festival winners were announced this afternoon in Park City, Utah at an in-person presentation. This year brought the return of the... Read More
Franz Rogowski and Adèle Exarchopoulos appear in Passages by Ira Sachs, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Guy Ferrandis / SBS PRODUCTIONS ‘Passages’ review: Passion and toxicity collide in latest complex romantic drama from Ira Sachs | Sundance

‘Passages’ review: Passion and toxicity collide in latest complex romantic drama from Ira Sachs | Sundance

Ryan McQuade January 26, 2023
From the moment we meet Tomas (Franz Rogowski), he is in full control. He is shooting his latest film, directing his lead actor to walk... Read More
A still from All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt by Raven Jackson, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Jaclyn Martinez ‘All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt’ review: Raven Jackson’s debut is a remarkable, profound achievement in visual, emotional storytelling | Sundance

‘All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt’ review: Raven Jackson’s debut is a remarkable, profound achievement in visual, emotional storytelling | Sundance

Ryan McQuade January 25, 2023
From the moment Raven Jackson’s transcendent feature debut, All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt, begins, its character’s legacy is sketched in the familiar. A young... Read More
aw-podcast-167 AwardsWatch Podcast #167: Oscar nomination reactions for the 95th Academy Awards

AwardsWatch Podcast #167: Oscar nomination reactions for the 95th Academy Awards

Ryan McQuade January 25, 2023
On episode 167 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and special guest Mark Johnson (Editor, film... Read More
Jonathan Majors appears in Magazine Dreams by Elijah Bynum, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Glen Wilson ‘Magazine Dreams’ review: A spectacular performance by Jonathan Majors saves bloated thriller from being a wasted exercise | Sundance

‘Magazine Dreams’ review: A spectacular performance by Jonathan Majors saves bloated thriller from being a wasted exercise | Sundance

Ryan McQuade January 23, 2023
From the moment we meet Killian Maddox (Jonathan Majors), he is frustrated with the world around him. In a session with his appointed counselor (Harriet... Read More
A still from Cassandro by Roger Ross Williams, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute ‘Cassandro’ review: Gael García Bernal shines as the legendary lucha libre in crowd-pleasing biopic | Sundance

‘Cassandro’ review: Gael García Bernal shines as the legendary lucha libre in crowd-pleasing biopic | Sundance

Ryan McQuade January 23, 2023
In the world of professional wrestling, there is a suspension of belief that one must have in order to believe what they are witnessing. The... Read More
Daisy Ridley appears in a still from Sometimes I Think About Dying by Rachel Lambert, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Dustin Lane ‘Sometimes I Think About Dying’ review: A somber meditation on work/life balance with Daisy Ridley’s finest performance to date | Sundance

‘Sometimes I Think About Dying’ review: A somber meditation on work/life balance with Daisy Ridley’s finest performance to date | Sundance

Ryan McQuade January 21, 2023
In a small coffee shop located in a remote coastal town in Oregon, Fran (Daisy Ridley) walks in to purchase some doughnuts for the members... Read More
aw-podcast-166 AwardsWatch Podcast #166: FINAL Oscar Nomination Predictions for the 95th Academy Awards

AwardsWatch Podcast #166: FINAL Oscar Nomination Predictions for the 95th Academy Awards

Ryan McQuade January 20, 2023
On episode 166 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributors Sophia Ciminello, Josh Parham... Read More
awardswatch-podcast-165 AwardsWatch Podcast #165: Golden Globes recap plus SAG, PGA, and DGA nominations

AwardsWatch Podcast #165: Golden Globes recap plus SAG, PGA, and DGA nominations

Ryan McQuade January 16, 2023
On episode 165 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributors Nicole Ackman and Dan... Read More
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