Tom & Lorenzo’s Pop Style Opinionfest

Tom Lorenzo
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Apr 23, 2021 • 56min

Oscar, Halston and Captain America

T Lo talk about the 2021 Oscars and what to expect from this year's red carpet, then Tom launches into a fairly critical review of "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" and how the series failed before Lorenzo gushes over the upcoming Halston biopic and why it's important.
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Apr 16, 2021 • 57min

Colton Underwood's Problematic Coming Out

T Lo take on the coming out of "The Bachelor" star Colton Underwood, his problematic past, and why you should support the act of coming out even if the person isn't a role model. PLUS: A review of the scandal-tinged but entertaining HBO series "The Nevers" and a look at the anti-queer backlash to a Valentino fashion ad.
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Apr 8, 2021 • 48min

Dr. Jill's Tights and Khloe Kardashian Fights

T Lo take on the minor kerfuffle over what the press called Dr. Jill Biden's "fishnets" and offer their theories as to why people may have been surprised to see FLOTUS rocking them. Then it's on to Khloe Kardashian's public meltdown over a candid photo, what she revealed about her own issues and why her statement lacked self-awareness. PLUS: You should watch "The Great Pottery Throw Down!"
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Apr 2, 2021 • 50min

Going Low on High Culture

T Lo review Netflix's "The Serpent" and Disney+'s "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" before launching into a gushfest over how amazing Michelle Pfeiffer is in "French Exit." PLUS: a long discussion on high and low culture and how most film, television and music critics play into some damaging ideas about who is accessing it and why.
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Mar 26, 2021 • 53min

Vax Musings, Virality, and Milkshake Duck

T Lo talk about their post-vaccination musings; what they've learned, what's changed, and what they're looking forward to when lockdown ends for good. Plus, the pitfalls of going viral: why Chrissy Teigen's twitter exit, Cinnamon Toast Shrimp Guy and Milkshake Duck represent a shift in social media literacy.
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Mar 19, 2021 • 46min

This Week's Scandals in the World of Fashion

T Lo tackle the kerfuffle over Teen Vogue Editor-in-Chief Alexi McCammond's resignation over racist tweets, Dolce & Gabbana's racist and problematic history and why it's bad that they've returned to dominating the red carpet, and the Oscar producers recent letter telling nominees they have to attend in person and why that's dangerous and ill-conceived. Plus: Reviews of Zack Snyder's Justice League and slate of Lorenzo's fave upcoming shows.
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Mar 8, 2021 • 51min

Sifting Through the Rubble with Meghan, Harry and Oprah

T Lo unpack all of the details and implications of the Oprah Winfrey interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, from the masterful image craft and media training, to what was said and unsaid in their replies, to the implied threats they made to the royal family and whether or not the British monarchy is truly in any danger given the shocking revelations.
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Feb 26, 2021 • 1h 4min

Navigating the Painful History and Awful Legacy of "It's a Sin"

T Lo talk about the HBO Max drama about the '80s AIDS crisis, "It's a Sin" from the perspective of two gay men who remember those days. A personal and historic journey through the worst years of recent queer history and a bit of an explanation of why older gays are so bad about accepting younger queer identities.
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Feb 19, 2021 • 55min

Let's Fight Over Meghan and Harry

T Lo debate/argue about all the latest news from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Are they hypocrites? Whiners? Justifiably pissed off? All of the above? PLUS: New York (Virtual) Fashion Week, why "WandaVision" should stick to its weekly release schedule and our thoughts on heading into Year Two of pandemic cultural coverage.
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Feb 12, 2021 • 56min

The Britney Spears Reckoning

T Lo talk about the "Framing Britney Spears" documentary, celebrity culture, and how they had to reckon with their own blogging past. PLUS: A discussion on why "WandaVision" perfectly replicates a specific comic-reading experience, why you should watch HBO's "Lady and the Dale," and a little argument regarding how the "Sex and the City" reboot is dealing with the Samantha question.

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