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. 270 – FINAL Oscar Nomination Predictions for the 97th Academy Awards

On episode 270 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributors… Read More

January 13, 2025

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 80 -‘The Intern’ (Nancy Meyers, 2015)

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

January 10, 2025

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 269 – Golden Globes Reaction and Show Review

On episode 269 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade and Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello discuss… Read More

January 6, 2025

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 79 – ‘It’s Complicated’ (Nancy Meyers, 2009)

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

January 2, 2025

Criterion Collection January 2025  – ‘The Grifters,’ ‘Winchester ’73,’ ‘The Mother and the Whore,’ ‘Jo Jo Dance, Your Life Is Calling,’ and more Kurosawa on 4K

A neo-noir classic from the 1990s, a James Stewart western, a French relationship drama, feature directorial film for legendary comedian… Read More

January 2, 2025

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 268 – Our Favorite Films of 2024

On episode 268 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade, Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello, and AwardsWatch… Read More

December 30, 2024

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 78 – ‘The Holiday’ (Nancy Meyers, 2006)

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

December 23, 2024

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 267 – 92nd Academy Awards Retrospective

On episode 267 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello and… Read More

December 23, 2024

Director Watch Ep. 77 – ‘Something’s Gotta Give’ (Nancy Meyers, 2003)

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

December 19, 2024

Interview: Director Robert Eggers (‘Nosferatu’) on the Consequences of Temptation, Training Hundreds of Rats, and Playing with Vampire Lore

It took some time for Robert Eggers to bring his version of Nosferatu to the big screen, a project he… Read More

December 18, 2024
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