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Ryan McQuade
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Executive Editor at AwardsWatch
Featured at ThePlaylist, FilmSpeak, InSession Film
Member- Critics Choice, GALECA, Houston Film Critics Society
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All New Pop Culture Confidential!
🎬 A Modern Masterpiece! I’m joined by @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social of AwardsWatch for a deep dive into Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another. Urgent, bold, unforgettable. Don’t miss. Listen now.

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481: “One Battle After Another” — Paul Thomas Anderson’s Cinematic Knockout (with Guest Ryan McQuade)
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September 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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New on Pop Culture Confidential!
I’m joined by @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social for a deep dive into #brucespringsteen on film — from the Malick-inspired Nebraska to iconic soundtrack moments, & a look ahead at the upcoming biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere. Now popcultureconfidential.com @Spotify
August 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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The industry was rocked by the news that CBS is cancelling Colbert. I'm joined by @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social to unpack Colbert’s exit. We also dive into Emmy noms, TIFF & Venice lineups, reactions to the 'Avatar' trailer & 'The Fantastic Four'. A jam-packed epi!

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473: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Cancelled — What It Means for Late Night. Plus Film Festival Lineups & Emmy Nom Reactions! (with guest Ryan McQuade)
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July 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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🎬 New episode!
@ryanmcquade77.bsky.social joins to talk movie news & Nolan’s #TheOdyssey
Reviews of #28YearsLater #JurassicWorldRebirth #f1 #Eddington and more.
🎧 Now on Pop Culture Confidential

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471: The Odyssey Teaser, Summer Movie Reviews & More (Guest: Ryan McQuade)
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July 4, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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Listening to @awardswatch.bsky.social @marklikesmovies.bsky.social @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social @sophiacim.bsky.social @kevinjacobsen.bsky.social grade Best Actress winners is as entertaining as it is painful. So I decided to make my S-Tier as well (only one performance per actress and 15 overall)
June 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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🎙️ NEW episode! Best Films of the Decade (So Far!) w/ @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social
We rank our favorites from 2020–2024: tough calls, surprises & plenty of movie love. 🎬
Listen now
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468: Best Films of the Decade (So Far!) with Guest Ryan McQuade
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June 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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I just finished listening to this episode of Pop Culture Confidential. I loved the episode. I really enjoyed @christinabirro.bsky.social and @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social 's discussion of the best films of the 2020s. Their conversation is terrific. This is one of my favorite episodes of the podcast.
🎙️ NEW episode! Best Films of the Decade (So Far!) w/ @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social
We rank our favorites from 2020–2024: tough calls, surprises & plenty of movie love. 🎬
Listen now
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468: Best Films of the Decade (So Far!) with Guest Ryan McQuade
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June 13, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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🎬 New episode!
Cannes 2025 wrap-up with @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social 🎥
Palme d’Or winners, Neon & MUBI deals, Trier, Spike, The Secret Agent, The History of Sound & more.
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Episode 466: And That’s a Wrap: Cannes 2025 with guest Ryan McQuade, AwardsWatch
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May 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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🎬 Dispatch 3 from Cannes
I'm joined by @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social for a new dispatch from the Croisette. We dive into some of the festival’s buzziest titles so far, Ari Aster’s Eddington, The Plague, Sound of Falling and more!
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463: Dispatch 3 from Cannes 2025: Eddington, The Plague, Sound of Falling & Mission: Impossible with Ryan McQuade
🎬 Dispatch 3 from Cannes 2025 Christina is joined once again by Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch) for a new dispatch from the Croisette. They dive into some of the festiva…
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May 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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✨ NEW EPISODE! 🎙️
Countdown to Cannes & the Mission: Impossible premiere!
Tom Cruise & the legacy of the franchise — I talk with @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social
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May 9, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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Thrilled to Join the AwardsWatch Podcast for a Cannes 2025 Preview! @awardswatch.bsky.social @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social @sophiacim.bsky.social

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AwardsWatch - AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 287 – 78th Cannes Film Festival Preview with Special Guest Christina Birro
On episode 287 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello, and special guest Christina Birro of Pop Cult…
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May 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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New Episode Alert!
Huge thanks to @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social for joining me. We dive into Ryan Coogler's ambitious, multilayered, and stunning 'Sinners'. We also talk Oscar rule changes & our fave film twins
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458: Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, Oscar Rule Changes & Iconic Movie Twins (with Ryan McQuade, AwardsWatch)
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April 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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New episode and we’re joined by writer, film critic, and Executive Editor at Awards Watch, Ryan McQuade @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social to discuss The Wachowskis’ 2008 film “Speed Racer.”

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April 13, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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The Cannes 2025 lineup is here—Wes, Ari, Reichardt, Spike, Cruise & more.
@ryanmcquade77.bsky.social joins to break down the big titles, surprises and more
Plus the Tarantino–Fincher collab news from CinemaCon.
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456: Our Reactions to the Cannes Film Festival 2025 Lineup (with Ryan McQuade, AwardsWatch)
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April 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Longtime listener, first-time guest! @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social and @MrJayLedbetter invite me into their lair to discuss Mike Nichols' final film, and we talk all about Hanks, Roberts, Hoffman and a whole lot more! We had a blast making this episode, and we hope you have as much fun listening.
AwardsWatch - Director Watch Podcast Ep. 90 – ‘Charlie Wilson’s War’ (Mike Nichols, 2007) with Special Guest Tom O’Brien
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 some of cinema’s greatest auteu…
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March 22, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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All new Pop Culture Confidential. Sean Baker makes history! Conan triumphs! @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social & I react and recap the 97th Academy Awards— the winners, the losers, the surprises, the speeches, and more. Listen now!
🎬 #Oscars  #AcademyAwards #AwardsWatch

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451: 2025 Oscars Recap & Reactions (With Ryan McQuade, AwardsWatch)
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March 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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🎬✨ It’s time! @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social (AwardsWatch) and I break down our FINAL Oscar predictions for the 97th Academy Awards! 🏆🔥 Who’s taking home the gold? 🎥🍿 #Oscars  #OscarPredictions @TheAcademy

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450: Final Oscar Predictions (with Ryan McQuade, AwardsWatch)
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February 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Thank you @kevinjacobsen.bsky.social for having me on! What a great episode!!
This week on the season premiere of AND THE RUNNER-UP IS 🥈, @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social joins me to break down the 2020 Best Actress race, where Frances McDormand won over Viola Davis, Andra Day, Vanessa Kirby, and Carey Mulligan. Listen now!

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February 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Viola Davis. Andra Day. Vanessa Kirby. Frances McDormand. Carey Mulligan. All 5 Best Actress nominees of 2020 will be discussed Wednesday on the season premiere of And the Runner-Up Is, with special guest @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social!

Subscribe to patreon.com/andtherunnerupis for access TOMORROW!
February 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Episode 622: @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social comes back to discuss the Karla Sofía Gascón controversy and how it might affect the Oscars voting!

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February 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Introducing the first 4 guests for the final season of the Best Actress series!

This February, @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social, @bryansudfield.bsky.social, Sebastian Gronback, and @joyceeng61.bsky.social will help me break down the Best Actress races of 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Stay tuned!
January 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Now on Pop Culture Confidential! @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social (AwardsWatch) and I recap the Oscar nominations 2025. The surprises, the snubs and more! Listen:
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446: Oscar Nominations 2025 (with Ryan McQuade) . The Surprises, Snubs & More!
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January 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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I listened to this episode of Pop Culture Confidential and I loved it. I really enjoyed @christinabirro.bsky.social and @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social 's conversation about the Oscar nominations. I have also loved other recent episodes about the nominated movies. This is one of my favorite podcasts.
January 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM