The AwardsWatch Podcast #148: The HBO Max/Discovery+ rollout and fallout, new festival announcements and more
On episode 148 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, and AwardsWatch contributors Nicole Ackman and Josh... 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.
The AwardsWatch Podcast #147: Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE, festival chatter and our favorite Criterion Collection releases ever
On episode 147 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor and Chief Erik Anderson, TV Editor Tyler Doster and... Read More
Interview: For ‘The Last Movie Stars,’ Ethan Hawke goes behind the scenes and behind the lives of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward
Ethan Hawke likes to stay busy. This year alone, he has played a Viking king in Robert Egger’s The Northman, a nightmarish kidnapper in Scott... Read More
‘The Last Movie Stars’ review: Ethan Hawke’s behind the scenes of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s personal and professional lives is gracefully, passionately archived [A-]
Since the beginning of Hollywood’s existence, audiences across the world have fallen under the spell of movie stars. From watching their films to reading about... Read More
The AwardsWatch Podcast #145: Seeing classics in theaters, reviewing ‘Thor: Love and Thunder,’ the future of the MCU
Before they get into their thoughts on the latest film in the MCU, there have been a lot of recent classic film anniversaries this year,... Read More
The AwardsWatch Podcast #144: Final 2022 Emmy nomination predictions
On episode 144 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor in Chief Erik Anderson and TV Editor Tyler Doster... Read More
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ review: Natalie Portman kicks ass, Christian Bale terrifies in Waititi’s best MCU entry yet [B+]
From the inception of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the foundation of the franchise has been the original Avengers: Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Black Widow,... Read More
The AwardsWatch Podcast #143: Our most anticipated films of 2022, Madonna, a Meryl Streep game and more
On episode 143 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributors Nicole Ackman and Kevin Lee to give out... Read More
‘The Worst Person in the World,’ ‘Pink Flamingos’ and ‘Shaft’ highlight June additions to the Criterion Collection
For film fans, and avid physical media collectors, the Criterion Collection has symbolized the important, excellent cinema from around the world. From restoring old classics... Read More
The AwardsWatch Podcast #142: Reviewing ‘Elvis’ and ranking our favorite music biopics
On episode 142 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor in Chief Erik Anderson, as well as AwardsWatch contributors... Read More
2026 True/False Film Fest Dispatch #1: ‘The Oldest Person in the World,’ ‘Broken English’ 
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