SXSW 2026 Reviews: ‘Family Movie,’ ‘Crash Land,’ ‘Kill Me’
In my third dispatch from the 2026 SXSW Film Festival, we take a look at three films within the Narrative Spotlight section that share a... 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.
SXSW 2026 Reviews: ‘Wishful Thinking,’ ‘The Sun Never Sets,’ ‘Obsession’
As you are trying to make your schedule for a film festival, you might start picking up on themes that come across several films, noticing... Read More
SXSW 2026 Reviews: ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come,’ ‘Over Your Dead Body,’ ‘Power Ballad’
When coming to the SXSW Film Festival, the main attraction for pass holders and ticket buyers can be some of the grand titles that lead... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 337 – Reactions to the 98th Academy Awards Winners
On episode 337 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello and AwardsWatch contributor Josh Parham break down... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 336 – Final Oscar Predictions for the 98th Academy Awards
On episode 336 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello, and AwardsWatch contributor... Read More
True/False Film Fest Dispatch #3: ‘Barbara Forever,’ ‘Time and Water,’ ‘American Doctor’
The last day and a half of the 2026 True/False Film Fest saw the massive shift in the weather, from major thunderstorms and rain to... Read More
True/False Film Fest Dispatch #2: ‘Phenomena,’ ‘Who Moves America,’ ‘Landscapes of Memory’
The 2026 True/False Film Fest was in full effect yesterday, with the streets of Columbia, Missouri filled with thousands of film enthusiasts ready to partake... Read More
2026 True/False Film Fest Dispatch #1: ‘The Oldest Person in the World,’ ‘Broken English’
This time last year, I received an email about attending a mid-size film festival showcasing, celebrating the best of domestic and international nonfiction cinema. Though... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 335 – Reactions to the Split PGA and SAG Awards
On episode 335 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Editor-In Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributor Josh Parham to... Read More
On the Shelf: ‘Excalibur,’ ‘Westworld,’ ‘Network,’ ‘The Man Who Wasn’t There’ Highlight the 4K Physical Media releases for the Week of February 23
The last week of February brings four fascinating, exciting features from our friends over at Arrow Video and the Criterion Collection; all four arriving on... Read More
2027 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (May) 
Colman Domingo to Receive Variety Creative Conscience Award at 50th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline50) 
Interview: Ildikó Enyedi on Working with Tony Leung and Léa Seydoux and Her Triptych Storytelling in ‘Silent Friend’ 
Winners Announced for Golden Gate, Audience Awards of the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM)