AwardsWatch Podcast #168: 2023 Sundance Film Festival wrap-up, plus the ‘To Leslie’ of it all
On episode 168 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributor Kevin L. Lee give... 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.
2023 Sundance Film Festival awards winners: ‘A Thousand and One’ takes home top U.S. Dramatic Prize
The 2023 Sundances Film Festival winners were announced this afternoon in Park City, Utah at an in-person presentation. This year brought the return of the... Read More
‘Passages’ review: Passion and toxicity collide in latest complex romantic drama from Ira Sachs | Sundance
From the moment we meet Tomas (Franz Rogowski), he is in full control. He is shooting his latest film, directing his lead actor to walk... Read More
‘All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt’ review: Raven Jackson’s debut is a remarkable, profound achievement in visual, emotional storytelling | Sundance
From the moment Raven Jackson’s transcendent feature debut, All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt, begins, its character’s legacy is sketched in the familiar. A young... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast #167: Oscar nomination reactions for the 95th Academy Awards
On episode 167 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and special guest Mark Johnson (Editor, film... Read More
‘Magazine Dreams’ review: A spectacular performance by Jonathan Majors saves bloated thriller from being a wasted exercise | Sundance
Right as we are introduced to Killian Maddox (Jonathan Majors), he is beyond frustrated with the world around him. In a session with his appointed... Read More
‘Cassandro’ review: Gael García Bernal shines as the legendary lucha libre in crowd-pleasing biopic | Sundance
In the world of professional wrestling, there is a suspension of belief that one must have in order to believe what they are witnessing. The... Read More
‘Sometimes I Think About Dying’ review: A somber meditation on work/life balance with Daisy Ridley’s finest performance to date | Sundance
In a small coffee shop located in a remote coastal town in Oregon, Fran (Daisy Ridley) walks in to purchase some doughnuts for the members... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast #166: FINAL Oscar Nomination Predictions for the 95th Academy Awards
On episode 166 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributors Sophia Ciminello, Josh Parham... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast #165: Golden Globes recap plus SAG, PGA, and DGA nominations
On episode 165 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributors Nicole Ackman and Dan... 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