Episode 1408: Oscar Time, Gen Z Film Critic Julio Ramirez and Louis-Charles Berthiaume, Dead Alright

JUST TALKING

You remember Will Smith’s slap heard around the world that knocked his wife’s name out of Chris Rock’s mouth! It's time to slap some sense into this year’s Oscar predictions. Gen-Z film critic Julio Ramirez joins JUST TALKING to talk 95th Oscar Awards. Let’s go to the movies! The cinema needs our support. We all need time to get away from a sink full of dishes, piles of smelly unwashed clothes and neglected responsibilities. It’s time to immerse ourselves in a world of disbelief, overpriced snacks and sticky floors. We need a break away from reality! Watch the Oscars on Sunday March 12 2023 at 5pm on ABC, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Last year we got a slap. This year hopefully someone will get kicked in the crotch—which is slightly less painful than kung fu dildo movie Everything Everywhere All at Once winning EVERY Category EVERY Nomination all because… Why? 

STRIKE A CHORD 

Louis-Charles Berthiaume (LC) was delivered DOA (Dead On Arrival) but somehow revived himself long enough to join STRIKE A CHORD. LC discusses his solo project Dead Alright—is it a blessing or a curse to produce an album in isolation? LC is the front man for Brand New Lungs and Never Hit Again but during the pandemic decided to explore creating music going commando—zero bandmates and opinions, freedom to explore—but mostly no pants! Dead Alright is a unique band name. If you have a cool band name you need cool artwork to go with it. The undead vibe started with looking like tortilla man from Slip Knot with a touch of Halloween. But how did this franken-zombie become the band's mascot? The band's debut single “Smoke and Mirrors” is a hardcore punk rock banger. The song is about being stuck in the past, rehashing old stories rather than going out and creating new memories. We’re looking forward to memorizing each new single until the album is released. Follow, support and listen: https://bfan.link/smoke-mirrors