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.

Interview: Cinematographer Edward Lachman (‘Maria’) on Filming at La Scala, Capturing Angelina Jolie and Why He’ll Always Shoot on Film

Throughout our history, artists have collected memories, emotions, time, and our place in the world with their art. Painters, sculptors,… Read More

November 13, 2024

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 260: Reviewing ‘Blitz’ and ‘Heretic’

On episode 260 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributor Josh Parham to review… Read More

November 11, 2024

Interview: Danielle Deadwyler (‘The Piano Lesson’) on Protecting Berniece’s Legacy and the Power of August Wilson’s Work

Over the last couple of years, the world has gotten to know Danielle Deadwyler, thanks in large part to her… Read More

November 8, 2024

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 71 – ‘The Double Life of Veronique’ (Krzysztof Kieślowski, 1991)

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately,… Read More

November 7, 2024

Interview: Director Steve McQueen on Capturing War Through the Eyes of a Child and Providing Love With ‘Blitz’

Throughout his filmography, one word comes to mind when thinking about the work of writer-director Steve McQueen; meticulous. From his… Read More

November 4, 2024

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 259: 87th Oscars Retrospective

On episode 259 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello and… Read More

November 4, 2024

Interview: ‘Conclave’ Director Edward Berger on Recreating the Vatican, Religious Doubt and Having an Open Discussion with the Church

One of the biggest surprises of the 2022 film season was the massive success of All Quiet on the Western… Read More

October 31, 2024

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 70 – ‘Out of Time’ (Carl Franklin, 2003)

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately,… Read More

October 31, 2024

‘Juror #2’ Review: 12 Annoying Men and Women Deliberate in Clint Eastwood’s Courtroom Clunker | AFI FEST

A staple on TV growing up in the 1990s was the courtroom drama. Movies like A Few Good Men, Philadelphia,… Read More

October 29, 2024

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 69 – ‘Devil in a Blue Dress’ (Carl Franklin, 1995)

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately,… Read More

October 25, 2024
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