Director Watch Podcast Ep. 39 – ‘The Virgin Suicides’ (Sofia Coppola, 1999)
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
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 #223: 77th Academy Awards Retrospective
On episode 223 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
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 38 – ‘The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (William Friedkin, 2023)
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
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 37 – ‘Killer Joe’ (William Friedkin, 2011)
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
‘Immaculate’ Review: A Habitual Mess of Horror Clichés but Sydney Sweeney is Second to Nun | SXSW 2024
From its inception, the fundamental teachings of Roman Catholicism are deeply seated in acceptance, repentance, pain, and suffering, stemming from the basic idea that Jesus... Read More
‘The Fall Guy’ Review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt are Dynamite in this Top-Notch Action, Romance Popcorn Flick | SXSW 2024
Think about your favorite action movie and what makes it stand out. Most likely, you’re thinking about a known, bona fide superstar actor getting themselves... Read More
‘Monkey Man’ Review: Dev Patel’s Confident Directorial Debut is a Beast of the Action Revenge Genre | SXSW 2024
Dating as far back as 1500 BC, the legendary Hindu deity Hanuman has been seen as a symbol of strength, courage, devotion, and freedom within... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast #222: Reactions to the 96th Oscars Show and Winners
On episode 222 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributors Dan Bayer and Josh Parham to give their thoughts... Read More
‘Road House’ Review: Jake Gyllenhaal Can’t Rescue this Unnecessary Remake of the 80’s Bar Brawl Classic | SXSW 2024
It’s probably hard for many to imagine that 1989’s Road House, the movie starring the late Patrick Swayze and Sam Elliott about a professional bar... Read More
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 36 – ‘Bug’ (William Friedkin, 2007)
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
‘Jay Kelly,’ ‘Hamnet,’ ‘Pluribus,’ ‘Task’ and More on AFI’s Top 10 Films and Television of 2025 Lists 
‘Frankenstein’ to Receive Visionary Honor from Palm Springs International Film Awards 
Robert Yeoman to be Honored with American Society of Cinematographers’ Lifetime Achievement Award 
National Board of Review: ‘One Battle After Another’ Tops in Film, Director, Actor, Supporting Actor; Netflix Lands Four in Top 10