AwardsWatch Podcast #164: Reviewing ‘M3GAN,’ Golden Globe winner predictions and more
On episode 164 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributors Sophia Ciminello, Dan Bayer... 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 #163: Our favorite films and performances of 2022 and what we’re looking forward to most in 2023
On episode 163 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributors Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer... Read More
From ‘Barbie’ and ‘How Do You Live?’ to ‘Challengers,’ Ryan McQuade’s most anticipated films of 2023
From ‘Barbie’ and ‘How Do You Live?’ to ‘Challengers,’ Ryan McQuade’s most anticipated films of 2023
2022 was a wild ride in movies. Tom Cruise saved cinema, James Cameron finally gave us a new Avatar film, Michelle Yeoh and the MCU... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast #162: Golden Globe, Critics Choice nomination reactions and Oscar shortlist predictions
On episode 162 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributor Dan Bayer to give... Read More
Chicago Film Critics winners include ‘The Banshees of Inisherin,’ ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once,’ ‘Decision to Leave’
The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) has announced its awards with The Banshees of Inisherin taking the Best Picture prize, as well as awarding the film... Read More
Interview: Jonathan Majors on bringing aviation icon Jesse Brown’s life to the big screen in ‘Devotion’ [VIDEO]
Jonathan Majors is about to become one of the biggest stars in the business. His workload in 2023 consists of playing two villains in two... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast #161: Critics’ awards begin, AFI, NBR, ‘TÁR’ and breaking down Golden Globes possibilities
On episode 161 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributors Dan Bayer and Josh... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast #160: ‘Cocaine Bear,’ and Critics’ Awards season begins
On episode 160 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributors Sophia Ciminello and Dan Bayer to talk about... Read More
Interview: Alejandro González Iñárritu on the duality of identity and making his personal dreams the foundation of his vibrant cinematic reality with ‘Bardo’
From the moment Amores Perros debuted in 2000, writer-director Alejandro González Iñárritu has been examining the emotional tapestry of the human condition, leaving audiences enamored... Read More
Interview: Rian Johnson peels back the layers of ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’
Early in the morning at the 2022 Middleburg Film Festival, I witnessed first-hand the passion and ease that director Rian Johnson has when talking about... 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