Director Watch Podcast Ep. 31 – ‘Cruising’ (William Friedkin, 1980)
Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of... Read More
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AwardsWatch Podcast #217: Oscar Talk, Reviewing ‘Argylle,’ and Our Favorite Spy Movies Ever
On episode 217 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson stands in for AW Executive Editor Ryan McQuade and welcomes AW Associate Editor Sophia... Read More
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 30 – ‘Sorcerer’ (William Friedkin, 1977)
Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of... Read More
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 29 – ‘The Exorcist’ (William Friedkin, 1973)
Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast #216: Our Reactions to the 2024 Oscar Nominations
On episode 216 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributor Josh Parham to give... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast #215: Our Final 2024 Oscar Nomination Predictions
On episode 215 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello and AwardsWatch contributor... Read More
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 28 – ‘The French Connection’ (William Friedkin, 1971)
Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of... Read More
Director Watch Podcast Special Episode: The Best of Paul Thomas Anderson – Awards Edition
Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of... Read More
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 27 – ‘The Boys in the Band’ (William Friedkin, 1970)
Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast #214: Reacting to the Golden Globe Winners
On episode 214 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson break down the winners of the 81st... Read More
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