Interview: Tye Sheridan and Lily Rabe (‘The Tender Bar’) talk small towns, role models, working with George Clooney and Ben Affleck
The Tender Bar is about the childhood of novelist and Pulitzer Prize winning writer, J.R Moehringer. We see J.R in two forms, in his adolescences... 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.
Interview: Mike Mills wants to examine our emotions and future with ‘C’mon C’mon’
Within the first few moments of speaking with writer-director Mike Mills, you vibe with his calm energy and gentle spirit, therefore making it a very... Read More
Interview: Sean Baker and Simon Rex are in synch with ‘Red Rocket’
Director Sean Baker and actor Simon Rex are the dream duo of 2021. You can tell from just sitting with them for five, let alone... Read More
Alex Wolff is in pursuit of happiness and in ‘Pig’ he finds it
The actor talks about working with Academy Award winner Nicolas Cage in Pig and trusting his instincts “I just really feel unbelievably lucky, “expresses Alex... Read More
Interview: ‘The Humans’ writer/director Stephen Karam on translating stage to screen, gathering a stellar cast for his feature debut
We all know the dreaded feeling that is coming this time of the year. The unnerving feeling of being around one’s family on Thanksgiving, stuck... Read More
Interview: Beanie Feldstein and Amy Schumer (‘The Humans’) on playing sisters and creating a cinematic bond
There is just something comforting about speaking with Beanie Feldstein and Amy Schumer. Both actresses have the ability to make a smile appear on your... Read More
There and Back Again: A look at the Middle Earth Saga and the Ultimate ‘Lord of the Rings’ Collector’s Edition Box Set
Towards the end of the 1990s, cinema changed forever as New Line Cinema greenlit a trilogy that would define movie making for a generation, The... Read More
Interview: Harvey Keitel uses ‘Lansky’ to reflect on his storied and resilient career [VIDEO]
Throughout an over fifty-year career in Hollywood, Harvey Keitel has built the kind of resume any actor would dream of. He’s worked with some of... Read More
Interview: Ann Dowd on the weight of ‘Mass’
There is nothing like watching an actor or actress dominate a performance on screen. When they are in complete control of their character, making the... Read More
‘Cyrano’ review: Peter Dinklage has a song in his heart but it’s not enough to let the film soar [Grade: B-]
In Joe Wright’s Cyrano, love is the main theme centered in this adaptation of Erica Schmidt’s off-Broadway musical of the same name, based on classic... 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