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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 Extra Film podcast at InSession Film. 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-159 AwardsWatch Podcast #159: Grammy nominations, Thanksgiving and ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’

AwardsWatch Podcast #159: Grammy nominations, Thanksgiving and ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’

Ryan McQuade November 21, 2022
On episode 159 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined AwardsWatch contributors Dan Bayer and Josh Parham to discuss the Grammy... Read More
todd-field-tar-interview-1 Interview: Todd Field reflects on his influences, intentions and collaborations that formed his long-awaited return with ‘TÁR’

Interview: Todd Field reflects on his influences, intentions and collaborations that formed his long-awaited return with ‘TÁR’

Ryan McQuade November 18, 2022
In the opening conversation in TÁR, Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett) speaks to the idea of time and how a conductor controls it within a performance. By... Read More
podcast-158 AwardsWatch Podcast #158: Reviewing ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ and our favorite sequels of all time

AwardsWatch Podcast #158: Reviewing ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ and our favorite sequels of all time

Ryan McQuade November 14, 2022
On episode 158 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined AwardsWatch contributors Dan Bayer, Kevin L. Lee, and Nicole Ackman to... Read More
criterion-november ‘The Power of the Dog,’ ‘Malcolm X’ and Pixar lead a packed field of additions to the Criterion Collection for November

‘The Power of the Dog,’ ‘Malcolm X’ and Pixar lead a packed field of additions to the Criterion Collection for November

Ryan McQuade November 9, 2022
As the year is winding down, the second yearly Barnes & Noble Criterion Collection 50% off sale is going on all November long, and just... Read More
podcast-157 AwardsWatch Podcast #157: 2022 AFI FEST wrap-up on receptions to ‘Bardo,’ ‘Pinocchio,’ ‘The Fabelmans’ and more

AwardsWatch Podcast #157: 2022 AFI FEST wrap-up on receptions to ‘Bardo,’ ‘Pinocchio,’ ‘The Fabelmans’ and more

Ryan McQuade November 9, 2022
On episode 157 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor in Chief Erik Anderson to break down the films... Read More
Gabriel LaBelle as Sammy Fabelman in The Fabelmans, co-written, produced and directed by Steven Spielberg. ‘The Fabelmans’ review: Steven Spielberg delivers his most personal film to date, with a star-making turn from Gabriel LaBelle | AFI FEST

‘The Fabelmans’ review: Steven Spielberg delivers his most personal film to date, with a star-making turn from Gabriel LaBelle | AFI FEST

Ryan McQuade November 8, 2022
Do you remember the first moment you fell in love with movies? The moment where everything else around you was meaningless and the only thing... Read More
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio - (Pictured) Pinocchio (voiced by Gregory Mann). Cr: Netflix © 2022 ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ review: The Oscar-winning master returns with his biggest labor of love yet in a wholly original take on the renowned classic | AFI FEST

‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ review: The Oscar-winning master returns with his biggest labor of love yet in a wholly original take on the renowned classic | AFI FEST

Ryan McQuade November 8, 2022
We open to a small town in Italy during World War II, where we find Master Geppetto (David Bradley), a woodcarver who is known for... Read More
aw-podcast-156 AwardsWatch Podcast #156: Fall Box Office draft, fixing the Oscar ceremony and more

AwardsWatch Podcast #156: Fall Box Office draft, fixing the Oscar ceremony and more

Ryan McQuade October 31, 2022
On episode 156 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, TV Editor Tyler Doster and AwardsWatch contributors... Read More
Screenshot-2022-10-31-at-9.22.49-AM ‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’ review: Daniel Radcliffe is larger than life in hilarious send-up of the ‘true’ story of Weird Al

‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’ review: Daniel Radcliffe is larger than life in hilarious send-up of the ‘true’ story of Weird Al

Ryan McQuade October 31, 2022
When it comes to modern cinema, the musical biopic is one of the most reliable subgenres for studios to greenlight. Using an extensive catalog of... Read More
nina-hoss-tar Interview: Nina Hoss on the intimidating and immersive world of ‘TÁR’ and working with Cate Blanchett

Interview: Nina Hoss on the intimidating and immersive world of ‘TÁR’ and working with Cate Blanchett

Ryan McQuade October 28, 2022
After a long trip cross the pond, talking to dozens of people about her work, Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett) returns home to her massive flat... Read More
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