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. 251 – ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Review and Our Favorite (and Least Favorite) Legacy Sequels with Guests Karen Peterson and Cody Dericks

On episode 251 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributors Karen Peterson and Cody… Read More

September 9, 2024

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 62 – ‘The New World’ (Terrence Malick, 2005) with Guest Karen Peterson

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

September 5, 2024

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 250: 51st Telluride Film Festival Roundup with Special Guest Christina Birro

On episode 250 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, Associate Editor Sophia… Read More

September 4, 2024

‘The Piano Lesson’ Review: Malcolm Washington’s Promising Debut Feature Makes Him One to Watch Out For | Telluride

Malcolm Washington’s directorial debut, The Piano Lesson, doesn’t start out like the original source material from stage by the legendary… Read More

September 3, 2024

‘Saturday Night’ Review: Cocaine, Mom Jokes and a Race Against the Clock Punctuate Jason Reitman’s Tribute to the First Night of ‘SNL’ | Telluride

From the moment Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night begins, the clock is ticking as it leads up to the first ever… Read More

September 3, 2024

‘Conclave’ Review: The Audacity of Pope | Telluride

“I took my team through the mud,” said Edward Berger to a packed audience before the world premiere of his… Read More

September 1, 2024

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 61: ‘The Thin Red Line’ (Terrence Malick, 1998) 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

August 30, 2024

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 60 – ‘Days of Heaven’ (Terrence Malick, 1978)

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

August 22, 2024

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 248: ‘Alien: Romulus’ Review and the Future of the Franchise

On episode 248 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributor Josh Parham to breakdown… Read More

August 19, 2024

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 59 – ‘Badlands’ (Terrence Malick, 1973)

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

August 15, 2024
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