Ryan McQuade is an LGBTQIA+, Latino film critic, interviewer, podcaster, editor from San Antonio, Texas. He is the Executive Editor at AwardsWatch. Raised on musicals, westerns, and James Bond films, 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 weekly 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 and San Antonio Spurs. You can follow him on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd, and BlueSky at @ryanmcquade77.