‘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
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.
‘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
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
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
‘Mouse’ Review: Sophie Okonedo and Katherine Mallen Kupferer Shine in Tender Portrait of Grief and Growing Up [B+] Berlinale 
UK Casting Directors’ Guild Awards: ‘Hamnet,’ ‘Adolescence’ Take Top Wins 
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 139 – ‘Les Rendez-vous d’Anna’ (Chantal Akerman, 1978) 
Frontrunner Friday Oscar Predictions: Paul Thomas Anderson Inches Closer (2/13/26)