AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 314 – Reviewing ‘The Running Man’ (2025)
On episode 314 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributor Trace Sauveur to review the latest film from director... Read More
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Director Watch Podcast Ep. 126 – ‘Chocolat’ (Claire Denis, 1988)
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 Ep. 313 – Original Song and Score Oscar Predictions, Best Picture/Director Temperature Check
On episode 313 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade, Associate TV Editor Karen... Read More
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 125 – ‘The Book of Eli’ (The Hughes Brothers, 2010)
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 Ep. 312 – Oscar Retrospective of the 78th Academy Awards
On episode 312 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson alongside AwardsWatch contributor Josh Parham to go back... Read More
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 124 – ‘From Hell’ (The Hughes Brothers, 2001)
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 Ep. 311: AFI FEST Wrap-Up, Best Actor, Actress Oscar Predictions, Gotham Nominations
On episode 311 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello to give their... Read More
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 123 – ‘Dead Presidents’ (The Hughes Brothers, 1995)
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. 122 – ‘Menace II Society’ (The Hughes Brothers, 1993)
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 Ep. 310 – 63rd NYFF Wrap-Up and the Film Editing and Cinematography Oscar Races
On episode 310 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and Executive Editor Ryan McQuade to chat about... Read More
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‘The Comeback’ Season 3 Review: Cherish is the Word I Use to Describe Lisa Kudrow [A-] 
‘Tow’ Review: Rose Has Plenty to Byrne But In Woefully Uninspired Vehicle [C+] 
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