On the Shelf: ‘Hoppers,’ ‘The Boys in the Band,’ ‘The Flintstones,’ ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,’ ‘Charade,’ ‘Five Easy Pieces’ Highlight the 4K Physical Media releases for the Week of June 1
First week of June brings together things for all ages on the physical media front, as two-family films from different eras are released alongside action... 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. 346: Oscars Retrospective of the 84th Academy Awards
On episode 346 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributors Dan Bayer, Mark Johnson,... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 345: Recapping the 79th Cannes Film Festival and Looking to the Awards Future
On episode 345 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello to break... Read More
Cannes 2026 Reviews: ‘The Unknown,’ ‘A Man of His Time,’ ‘The Samurai and the Prisoner’
When coming to the Cannes Film Festival, a number of factors go into selecting films to fill your viewing schedule for the two-week celebration of... Read More
‘Fjord’ Review: Cristian Mungiu Takes On Religious and Progressive Extremism in Exceptional Family Drama [A] Cannes
For many in America, there has been a shift over the course of the last decade, where educators have become less open to teach things... Read More
‘Paper Tiger’ Review: James Gray’s New York State of Mind Needs a Rewrite [C-] Cannes
During the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, the programmers of the two-week prestigious event scheduled two cinematic crime thrillers for screenings at the festival, with both... Read More
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Review: I Saw the Twin Peaks Glow [A-] Cannes
When watching a film by director Jane Schoenbrun, one can’t help but dive back into their own past. As their protagonist Kris (Hannah Einbinder) explains... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 344: New Oscar Rules and Preview of the 79th Cannes Film Festival with Special Guest Christina Birro
On episode 344 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello, and Pop Culture... Read More
On the Shelf: ‘Highest 2 Lowest,’ ‘John Singleton’s Hood Trilogy,’ a Nancy Meyers Double Feature and Action-Packed Spectacles Highlight the Physical Media releases for the Week of April 27
The last week of April 2026 brings us a new joint from legendary director Spike Lee, alongside a new trilogy box set from director John... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 342: Reviewing ‘Mother Mary’
On episode 342 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello to give their thoughts on the news... Read More
‘The Vampire Lestat’ TV Review: Your Vampire’s Favorite Vampire Returns for His Rock ‘n Roll Era [A-] 
‘Masters of the Universe’ Review: Travis Knight’s He-Man Reboot is the Ideal Version of a Movie Made to Sell Toys [B-] 
2026 Gotham Television Awards: ‘DTF St. Louis,’ ‘Pluribus,’ ‘I Love LA’ Take Top Wins 
Hannah Einbinder on the Legacy of ‘Hacks,’ Shipping Ava and Deborah and Who Makes Her Break the Most [VIDEO INTERVIEW]