AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 293 – Reviewing ‘F1: The Movie’ and Our Favorite Films of 2025 So Far
On episode 293 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributor Dan Bayer to review F1: The Movie, and talk... Read More
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. 105 – ‘Robocop’ (Paul Verhoeven, 1987)
Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 292 – Reviewing Danny Boyle’s ’28 Years Later’
On episode 292 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributor Josh Parham to review the latest film from Oscar-winning... Read More
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 104 – ‘The Hobbit Trilogy’ (Peter Jackson, 2012/2013/2014)
Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 291 – Reviewing Celine Song’s ‘Materialists’
On episode 291 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributor Karen Peterson to review the second feature film from... Read More
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 103 – ‘The Lovely Bones’ (Peter Jackson, 2009)
Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of... Read More
Interview: FINNEAS on Collaborating with His Friend Alfonso Cuarón and Creating the Score for His First Limited Series, ‘Disclaimer’ [VIDEO]
There might be no one busier in the world of entertainment than FINNEAS (aka Finneas O’Connell). For close to fifteen years, the Los Angeles native... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 290 – Best Actress Tier Ranking: Part Two with Special Guest Kevin Jacobsen
On episode 290 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello, AwardsWatch contributor Mark Johnson,... Read More
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 102 – ‘King Kong’ (Peter Jackson, 2005) with Special Guest Sean Fennessey
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 102 – ‘King Kong’ (Peter Jackson, 2005) with Special Guest Sean Fennessey
Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 289 – Best Actress Tier Ranking: Part One with Special Guest Kevin Jacobsen
On episode 289 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello, AwardsWatch contributor Mark Johnson,... Read More
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