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.
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 284 – Reviewing ‘Sinners’ and Discussing Horror Films of the Last 25 YearsAwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 284 – Reviewing ‘Sinners’ and Discussing Horror Films of the Last 25 Years

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 284 – Reviewing ‘Sinners’ and Discussing Horror Films of the Last 25 Years

On episode 284 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Dan Bayer to review the… Read More

April 21, 2025
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 95 – ‘Ishtar’ (Elaine May, 1987)Director Watch Podcast Ep. 95 – ‘Ishtar’ (Elaine May, 1987)

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 95 – ‘Ishtar’ (Elaine May, 1987)

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

April 17, 2025
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 283 – Reviewing ‘Warfare’ and Breaking Down the 2025 Cannes Film Festival LineupAwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 283 – Reviewing ‘Warfare’ and Breaking Down the 2025 Cannes Film Festival Lineup

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 283 – Reviewing ‘Warfare’ and Breaking Down the 2025 Cannes Film Festival Lineup

On episode 283 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributor Josh Parham to breakdown… Read More

April 14, 2025
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Review: Love in the Time of Cordyceps [A-]‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Review: Love in the Time of Cordyceps [A-]

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Review: Love in the Time of Cordyceps [A-]

“Swear to me that everything about the Fireflies is true.”  When we last saw Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella… Read More

April 13, 2025
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 94 – ‘Mikey and Nicky’ (Elaine May, 1974)Director Watch Podcast Ep. 94 – ‘Mikey and Nicky’ (Elaine May, 1974)

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 94 – ‘Mikey and Nicky’ (Elaine May, 1974)

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

April 10, 2025
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 282 – Oscars Retrospective of the 88th Academy AwardsAwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 282 – Oscars Retrospective of the 88th Academy Awards

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 282 – Oscars Retrospective of the 88th Academy Awards

On episode 282 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello as… Read More

April 7, 2025
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 93 – ‘The Heartbreak Kid’ (Elaine May, 1972) with Special Guest Jake TropilaDirector Watch Podcast Ep. 93 – ‘The Heartbreak Kid’ (Elaine May, 1972) with Special Guest Jake Tropila

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 93 – ‘The Heartbreak Kid’ (Elaine May, 1972) with Special Guest Jake Tropila

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

April 3, 2025
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 281 – Reviewing ‘Death of a Unicorn’ and Looking at the Best Comedies of the Decade So FarAwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 281 – Reviewing ‘Death of a Unicorn’ and Looking at the Best Comedies of the Decade So Far

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 281 – Reviewing ‘Death of a Unicorn’ and Looking at the Best Comedies of the Decade So Far

On episode 281 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Josh Parham to review Death… Read More

March 31, 2025
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
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