Ryan McQuade

Ryan McQuade

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
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 88 – ‘Primary Colors’ (Mike Nichols, 1998) with Special Guest Ben MillerDirector Watch Podcast Ep. 88 – ‘Primary Colors’ (Mike Nichols, 1998) with Special Guest Ben Miller

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 88 – ‘Primary Colors’ (Mike Nichols, 1998) with Special Guest Ben Miller

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

March 7, 2025
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 278 – Recapping the Big Show and a 2025 Oscar Season Wrap UpAwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 278 – Recapping the Big Show and a 2025 Oscar Season Wrap Up

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 278 – Recapping the Big Show and a 2025 Oscar Season Wrap Up

On episode 278 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributor Karen Peterson to talk… Read More

March 4, 2025
2025 Oscars: ‘Anora’ Wins Best Picture, Take Home Five Oscars2025 Oscars: ‘Anora’ Wins Best Picture, Take Home Five Oscars

2025 Oscars: ‘Anora’ Wins Best Picture, Take Home Five Oscars

The 97th Oscars have officially come to a close with Anora taking home Hollywood's top prize, alongside winning Best Director,… Read More

March 2, 2025
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 87 – ‘The Birdcage’ (Mike Nichols, 1996)Director Watch Podcast Ep. 87 – ‘The Birdcage’ (Mike Nichols, 1996)

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 87 – ‘The Birdcage’ (Mike Nichols, 1996)

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

February 27, 2025
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 277 – Final Oscar Predictions for the 97th Academy AwardsAwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 277 – Final Oscar Predictions for the 97th Academy Awards

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 277 – Final Oscar Predictions for the 97th Academy Awards

On episode 277 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and Associate Editor… Read More

February 24, 2025
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 86 – ‘Postcards from the Edge’ (Mike Nichols, 1990) with Special Guest Christina Jeurling BirroDirector Watch Podcast Ep. 86 – ‘Postcards from the Edge’ (Mike Nichols, 1990) with Special Guest Christina Jeurling Birro

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 86 – ‘Postcards from the Edge’ (Mike Nichols, 1990) with Special Guest Christina Jeurling Birro

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

February 20, 2025
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 275 – Reviewing ‘Captain America: Brave New World’AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 275 – Reviewing ‘Captain America: Brave New World’

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 275 – Reviewing ‘Captain America: Brave New World’

On episode 275 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributor Trace Sauveur to talk… Read More

February 15, 2025
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 85 – ‘Working Girl’ (Mike Nichols, 1988)Director Watch Podcast Ep. 85 – ‘Working Girl’ (Mike Nichols, 1988)

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 85 – ‘Working Girl’ (Mike Nichols, 1988)

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

February 14, 2025
Interview: ‘The Brutalist’ Director Brady Corbet on Examining the American Myth, Generational Power, and Using a Purposeful IntermissionInterview: ‘The Brutalist’ Director Brady Corbet on Examining the American Myth, Generational Power, and Using a Purposeful Intermission

Interview: ‘The Brutalist’ Director Brady Corbet on Examining the American Myth, Generational Power, and Using a Purposeful Intermission

“Brady is an exceptional talent and definitely someone to watch, no question.” Right at the start of his interview with… Read More

February 12, 2025