Ryan McQuade

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.
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 92 – ‘A New Leaf’ (Elaine May, 1971)Director Watch Podcast Ep. 92 – ‘A New Leaf’ (Elaine May, 1971)

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 92 – ‘A New Leaf’ (Elaine May, 1971)

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

March 27, 2025
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 91 – ‘Angels in America’ (Mike Nichols, 2003)Director Watch Podcast Ep. 91 – ‘Angels in America’ (Mike Nichols, 2003)

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 91 – ‘Angels in America’ (Mike Nichols, 2003)

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

March 25, 2025
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 280 – Oscars Retrospective of the 53rd Academy AwardsAwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 280 – Oscars Retrospective of the 53rd Academy Awards

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 280 – Oscars Retrospective of the 53rd Academy Awards

On episode 280 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello as… Read More

March 24, 2025
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 90 – ‘Charlie Wilson’s War’ (Mike Nichols, 2007) with Special Guest Tom O’BrienDirector Watch Podcast Ep. 90 – ‘Charlie Wilson’s War’ (Mike Nichols, 2007) with Special Guest Tom O’Brien

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 90 – ‘Charlie Wilson’s War’ (Mike Nichols, 2007) with Special Guest Tom O’Brien

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

March 21, 2025
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 279 – Reviewing ‘Black Bag’ and ‘Mickey 17’AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 279 – Reviewing ‘Black Bag’ and ‘Mickey 17’

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 279 – Reviewing ‘Black Bag’ and ‘Mickey 17’

On episode 279 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello and… Read More

March 17, 2025
SXSW 2025 Reviews: ‘Fantasy Life,’ ‘Slanted,’ ‘Uvalde Mom’SXSW 2025 Reviews: ‘Fantasy Life,’ ‘Slanted,’ ‘Uvalde Mom’

SXSW 2025 Reviews: ‘Fantasy Life,’ ‘Slanted,’ ‘Uvalde Mom’

For the third dispatch from the 2025 SXSW Film Festival, we take a look at three films centered around female-led… Read More

March 15, 2025
SXSW 2025 Reviews: ‘The Dutchman,’ ‘$POSITIONS,’ ‘We Bury the Dead’SXSW 2025 Reviews: ‘The Dutchman,’ ‘$POSITIONS,’ ‘We Bury the Dead’

SXSW 2025 Reviews: ‘The Dutchman,’ ‘$POSITIONS,’ ‘We Bury the Dead’

Sometimes you go to a festival and they aren’t all winners. Over the last couple of years, I’ve gone to… Read More

March 15, 2025
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 89 – ‘Closer’ (Mike Nichols, 2004)Director Watch Podcast Ep. 89 – ‘Closer’ (Mike Nichols, 2004)

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 89 – ‘Closer’ (Mike Nichols, 2004)

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

March 14, 2025
SXSW 2025 Reviews: ‘The Threesome,’ ‘Forge,’ ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’SXSW 2025 Reviews: ‘The Threesome,’ ‘Forge,’ ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’

SXSW 2025 Reviews: ‘The Threesome,’ ‘Forge,’ ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’

A complicated romantic dramedy, a cat and mouse thriller involving art forgery, and a slice of life epic from the… Read More

March 12, 2025
SXSW 2025 Reviews: ‘Another Simple Favor,’ Death of a Unicorn,’ ‘The Accountant 2’SXSW 2025 Reviews: ‘Another Simple Favor,’ Death of a Unicorn,’ ‘The Accountant 2’

SXSW 2025 Reviews: ‘Another Simple Favor,’ Death of a Unicorn,’ ‘The Accountant 2’

In my first dispatch for the 2025 SXSW Film Festival, I take a look at three of the headliners from… Read More

March 10, 2025
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