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

HOW TO GET OSCAR: NEW RULES FOR BEST PICTURE NOMINEES, EXPLAINED

What is happening to the Academy Awards – HAS it become as meaningless as the Grammys?!

In an article from VOX titled: HOW TO GET OSCAR: NEW RULES FOR BEST PICTURE NOMINEES, EXPLAINED by Alissa Wilkinson – worth noting – our CCS Contributor.

On September 8th, the Academy announced a set of new eligibility guidelines for films aiming to compete for Best Picture—considered the top prize at the Oscars.

There are four categories of inclusion standards which is very detailed, so I’ll only be focusing on Group A and Group B.

Group A deals with the stories or characters on the actual screen. In this category, movies must have one of the following:

At least one “lead or significant supporting actor” from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group.

Or ... At least 30 percent of a cast in secondary and minor roles from two underrepresented identity groups.

Or ... A main storyline or subject that centers on an underrepresented identity group.

Group B standards regard the creative and production team behind the film. To meet these standards, a film must meet one of the following criteria:

At least two heads of major departments must be from an underrepresented identity group. Additionally, a minimum of one of these must be from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group. Or ...

At least six people on the crew (excluding production assistants, generally the entry-level position on set) are from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group. Or ...

At least 30 percent of the crew are from an underrepresented identity group.