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
25.08.2025 10:02 — 👍 2 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
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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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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22.07.2025 17:56 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
471: The Odyssey Teaser, Summer Movie Reviews & More (Guest: Ryan McQuade)
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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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04.07.2025 04:39 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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)
06.06.2025 16:01 — 👍 10 🔁 2 💬 4 📌 0
468: Best Films of the Decade (So Far!) with Guest Ryan McQuade
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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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13.06.2025 13:43 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
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.
13.06.2025 23:32 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
Episode 466: And That’s a Wrap: Cannes 2025 with guest Ryan McQuade, AwardsWatch
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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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28.05.2025 08:12 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
✨ NEW EPISODE! 🎙️
Countdown to Cannes & the Mission: Impossible premiere!
Tom Cruise & the legacy of the franchise — I talk with @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social
🎧 Listen now!
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09.05.2025 06:42 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
458: Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, Oscar Rule Changes & Iconic Movie Twins (with Ryan McQuade, AwardsWatch)
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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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24.04.2025 12:26 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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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13.04.2025 14:07 — 👍 13 🔁 9 💬 0 📌 1
456: Our Reactions to the Cannes Film Festival 2025 Lineup (with Ryan McQuade, AwardsWatch)
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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.
🎧 Listen now Pop Culture Confidential
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10.04.2025 15:48 — 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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…
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.
22.03.2025 02:49 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
451: 2025 Oscars Recap & Reactions (With Ryan McQuade, AwardsWatch)
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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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04.03.2025 16:26 — 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
450: Final Oscar Predictions (with Ryan McQuade, AwardsWatch)
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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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25.02.2025 18:02 — 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
Thank you @kevinjacobsen.bsky.social for having me on! What a great episode!!
05.02.2025 18:52 — 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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!
03.02.2025 13:36 — 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Episode 622: @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social comes back to discuss the Karla Sofía Gascón controversy and how it might affect the Oscars voting!
Watch: youtu.be/CesURG8G6V8
Listen: linktr.ee/insessionfilm
03.02.2025 18:36 — 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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!
27.01.2025 18:29 — 👍 20 🔁 7 💬 2 📌 0
446: Oscar Nominations 2025 (with Ryan McQuade) . The Surprises, Snubs & More!
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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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@ApplePodcasts @Spotify #Oscars #Oscars2025
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23.01.2025 18:04 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
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.
23.01.2025 20:17 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
445: Our Most Anticipated Movies of 2025! + Oscar Nomination Predictions (with Ryan McQuade)
PT Anderson, Luca Guadagnino, Spike Lee! @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social
joins me for a MASSIVE 'Most Anticipated Movies of 2025' episode!
+ #Oscar nom predictions.
So grab a slice of Cruise cake and join us for a great year at the movies!
Pop Culture Confidential
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21.01.2025 11:42 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Have a Great Day: David Lynch (1946-2025) | Tributes | Roger Ebert
A few words on one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, David Lynch.
“The entire art form was shifted by him and is now lessened by his absence. We owe it to him to burst through the doors he opened.”
@briantallerico.bsky.social pens a tribute to the late David Lynch
16.01.2025 20:13 — 👍 72 🔁 25 💬 1 📌 1
My favorite films of 2024!!!
02.01.2025 05:52 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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