Tom Lorenzo
Tom & Lorenzo’s Pop Style Opinionfest
Authors and bloggers Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez render judgment on all the latest goings-on in the worlds of celebrity, pop culture, television and fashion. Strap yourselves in for some hilarious opinionating on all the most pressing issues of our time, darlings.
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Episodes
Do Dress Codes Matter? 22.09.2023 48:29
T Lo bat around the idea of dress codes; who benefits from them and who is privileged enough to ignore them, with special attention paid to King Charles' surprisingly bad suits and Senator John Fetterman's shorts and hoodies. Should we care? Does it matter? Who does it hurt?
Meghan Markle Mania and Celebrities Who Need to Call Their Publicists 15.09.2023 46:47
The royal press went rabid over Megan Markle's appearances at the Invictus Games and T Lo yell at them for it. Then, it's a rundown of the celebrity disasters of the week, starring Drew Barrymore, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, Sean Penn and Jonathan Majors. What were you all thinking?
Talking About Supermodels, Sophie Turner, Ahsoka, and the Royal Family 08.09.2023 47:13
T Lo unpack the messiness of the Joe Jonas/Sophie Turner divorce and how it represents a disturbing trend in the culture. Lorenzo recommends "The Super Models" docu-series, Tom tells you not to bother with "Ahsoka," and they both look at the British royal family, a year after the Queen's death.
"And Just Like That..." Season Two Ended 25.08.2023 53:37
T Lo give their final, for-real wrapup of season 2 of "And Just Like That..." unpacking all of the ways the show improved, what each character needs to move forward, and how they still have a long way to go to reach the heights of "Sex and the City."
Fake Noses, Guys in Dresses, and the Question of Who Gets to be the Star 18.08.2023 1:02:01
T Lo dive into the controversy surrounding Bradley Cooper's prosthetic nose in "Maestro" and unpack why Billy Porter's latest comments about Harry Styles on the cover of "Vogue" are understandable but misguided. PLUS: "And Just Like That..." makes us want to throw things at our TV!
"Heartstopper," "Red, White & Royal Blue" and the Question of Queer Representation 11.08.2023 44:03
T Lo unpack their complicated feelings about queer stories not necessarily written for queer audiences and take a look at recent queer TV series and movies like "Heartstopper," "Glamorous," and "Red, White & Royal Blue" which all feel like they're for other people. PLUS: Carrie Bradshaw moving too fast with Aidan? A not-so-shocking development in the latest "And Just Like That..."
Lizzo's Troubles, Doll House Parties & Toxic Girlfriend Carrie Bradshaw 04.08.2023 50:24
T Lo talk about the first Doll Invasion of Fire Island, which they were privileged to witness, unpack all of the disappointing charges levied against Lizzo, and recap the latest episode of "And Just Like That..." which is improving steadily.
Remembering Sinéad 27.07.2023 51:28
T Lo talk about the life, legacy and career of the singular Sinéad O'Connor and why she represents the very best of Generation X. PLUS: The Valentine's Day episode of AND JUST LIKE THAT... was pretty good!
"And Just Like That" Got Better, Hollywood Went on Strike, & "Barbie" Changed Red Carpets 22.07.2023 55:03
T Lo unpack the SAG-AFTRA strike, why they support it, what it means for Hollywood, and how they plan on covering it. After that, it's a salute to the "Barbie" promotional tour and a deep dive on the last two episodes of "And Just Like That..."
"And Just Like That..." "Wham!" Twitter Melts Down! 07.07.2023 56:11
T Lo break down the latest episode of "And Just Like That...," co-starring Gloria Steinem, but first they discuss the ongoing meltdown of Twitter and the state of social media and review the "Wham!" documentary on Netflix.
The Optimism of "The Bear" and the Staleness of "And Just Like That..." 30.06.2023 1:13:59
T Lo recap the "Chapter 3" episode of "And Just Like That" outlining the ways in which the characters are starting to feel more recognizable and the ways in which they're not. PLUS: A deep dive into season 2 of "The Bear" and how it showed the beauty and pain of growth as well as the self-sabotaging by those who can't seem to do it.
TV Talk: The Young Queer Joy of "Glamorous" and the Dreariness of "And Just Like That..." 23.06.2023 59:53
T Lo review the new Kim Cattrall series "Glamorous" and unpack all of the ways the first two episodes of season 2 of "And Just Like That..." missed the mark or made the characters unrecognizable.
The Artifice of Wes Anderson's "Asteroid City" and the Legacy of International Male 16.06.2023 51:43
T Lo review the documentary "All Man: The International Male Story" and talk about the history of the iconic catalog and why it's so important to several generations of gay men. Then they review Wes Anderson's "Asteroid City" and unpack the director's relationship with artifice and how the film can be seen as the culmination of his cinematic aesthetic.
SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE, The Return of Samantha Jones & Ursula Gets Undragged 02.06.2023 48:40
T Lo review HBO's SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE and explain why you need to be watching this humane and rewarding show. They unpack the news of Kim Catrall's return to the SEX AND THE CITY universe and explain why Melissa McCarthy's THE LITTLE MERMAID makeup needed a much gayer touch.
Remembering Tina and Targeting Target 26.05.2023 35:15
T Lo talk about the life, work and legacy of Tina Turner; how the press let her down in life and death, how her bravery extended well into her advanced age, and how she rewrote the book for women in music. PLUS: Target capitulates to domestic terrorism in advance of Pride month and what you can do about it.
Meghan and Harry’s Catastrophe and the Attacks on Drag Legends 19.05.2023 47:19
T & Lo talk about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's New York paparazzi chase and why they handled it badly, review Apple TV's SILO and Netflix's ALPHA MALES, and denounce the LA Dodgers organization for their cowardly response to complaints about the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence appearing at their annual Pride Night.
What we REALLY Thought of the Coronation 12.05.2023 59:18
T & Lo go all in on the Coronation of King Charles III in ways they couldn't on social media or blog posts, outlining all of the ways it was terrible, all of the things that looked dumb or awkward to their eyes, and why royal reporting and punditry is so focused on riling up various fandoms. PLUS: Why almost all royal fashion coverage is BS! ALSO: We stand with the WGA and we can't stand Georg...
The Problematic Legacy of Karl Lagerfeld 05.05.2023 40:39
T Lo dive into the life and career of legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, whose work inspired this year's Met Gala. From his work revitalizing classic old houses to his love of celebrity and his history of problematic statements, they uncover why he never deserved the honor of a Costume Institute exhibition and give their picks for who deserved it more.
Travel Tips, Sci Fi Series and Drag Controversies 21.04.2023 1:01:34
T Lo answer some listener emails about their recent trip and offer their tips for a fabulous, low-stress, affordable European vacation before giving their thoughts on the recent season finales of STAR TREK: PICARD and THE MANDALORIAN and how they approach the same issues very differently. PLUS: Is drag mocking women? A look at the history of politically incorrect drag.
Coronation Drama and Beer Can Backlash 14.04.2023 46:16
T Lo bat around all the news surrounding King Charles III's coronation, from Frogmore cottage to the Queen's title to Meghan's miss-me-with-that. Then it's a look at the utterly tiresome anti-LGBTQ backlash to Bud Light, why it's happening again, and how you should respond to it. Plus: A review of Netflix's TRANSATLANTIC.
Let’s Talk TV, Kittens! 07.04.2023 51:43
T Lo go deep on a whole bunch of TV news and reviews, touching on the rumored Harry Potter series, the bad news for THE RINGS OF POWER, their love of Netflix's BEEF, as well as their intense disappointment with season 3 of THE MANDALORIAN and their mild disappointment with season 2 of both SCHMIGADOON! and YELLOWJACKETS.
Law Roach and the Politics of Celebrity Style 20.03.2023 50:59
Tom and Lorenzo unpack all of the news coming out of superstar stylist Law Roach's sudden retirement, including some of the scorching observations and accusations he made in an interview with THE CUT. From dealing with all of the "in-between people" to the logistics of sitting in the front row, they explain everything they know about this world and why Roach's points are accurate and needed to be...
Hugh Grant, Ashley Graham, and the Abysmal State of Red Carpet Interviewing 16.03.2023 42:15
T Lo unpack all of the things that happened on the 2023 Oscars red carpet, from Ashley Graham and Hugh Grant's viral awkwardness to the poor state of the E! Red Carpet team and why truth-tellers like Christian Siriano would be perfect for the gig, but almost certainly never hired for it.
Protect Our Drag Queens! 09.03.2023 49:51
T Lo unpack the seriousness of the recent Tennessee bill making drag illegal, show how it's part of a larger movement against LGBTQ rights and take RuPaul and the producers of RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE to task for not using their massive platform to educate their viewers on what's happening. PLUS: A review of DAISY JONES & THE SIX and a dismissal of the latest nothingburger scandal hitting the Oscars...
Ariana’s BAFTAs rap, New LORD OF THE RINGS Movies, POKER FACE and Red Carpet Etiquette 24.02.2023 47:33
T Lo unpack everything surrounding Ariana DeBose's instantly viral BAFTAs rap, including why it probably was doomed to become a camp classic from the start. After that, they talk about why the announcement of new Lord of the Rings movies fills them with dread, admit that POKER FACE is getting a little gimmicky for them, and reprimand a few stars who are treating the red carpet like a joke when the...
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