AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 262 – Reviewing ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ and our Favorite Denzel Washington Performances
On episode 262 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributor Jay Ledbetter to give their thoughts on Gladiator II... 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. 72 – ‘Three Colours: Blue’ (Krzysztof Kieślowski, 1993)
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: Gabriel LaBelle on His Comedic Influences, Building His Confidence, and Trying Not to Be a Mimic in ‘Saturday Night’
“There is a dreamer alive in Gabe’s eyes that is almost impossible to find in anyone else of his generation. You look into his eyes,... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 261: The Oscar Race Election Connection; Conan O’Brien as Oscar Host
On episode 261 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello and AwardsWatch contributors Mark Johnson and... Read More
Interview: Cinematographer Edward Lachman (‘Maria’) on Filming at La Scala, Capturing Angelina Jolie and Why He’ll Always Shoot on Film
Throughout our history, artists have collected memories, emotions, time, and our place in the world with their art. Painters, sculptors, photographers, and cinematographers use their... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 260: Reviewing ‘Blitz’ and ‘Heretic’
On episode 260 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributor Josh Parham to review Steve McQueen’s Blitz and A24’s... Read More
Interview: Danielle Deadwyler (‘The Piano Lesson’) on Protecting Berniece’s Legacy and the Power of August Wilson’s Work
Over the last couple of years, the world has gotten to know Danielle Deadwyler, thanks in large part to her breakout, celebrated turn as Mamie... Read More
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 71 – ‘The Double Life of Veronique’ (Krzysztof Kieślowski, 1991)
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: Director Steve McQueen on Capturing War Through the Eyes of a Child and Providing Love With ‘Blitz’
Throughout his filmography, one word comes to mind when thinking about the work of writer-director Steve McQueen; meticulous. From his early short films in the... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 259: 87th Oscars Retrospective
On episode 259 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello and AwardsWatch contributors Dan Bayer and... Read More
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