

Tom & Lorenzo’s Pop Style Opinionfest
Tom Lorenzo
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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Jun 4, 2021 • 48min
Queer Erotic History, Sex Work, and Why Pride Must Be Horny on Main
T Lo take on the tiresome "No Kink at Pride" discourse by highlighting the importance of queer erotic artists like Bob Mizer and Tom of Finland as well as the brave contributions of the front line of Queer Liberation, the sex workers who fought back first.

May 21, 2021 • 48min
When Fashion Design Meets Costume Design: "Cruella" and "Halston"
T Lo discuss the Oscar-worthy work of costume designer Jenny Beavan in the surprisingly high-quality and couture-focused "Cruella" and interview Jeriana San Juan, the costume designer for Netflix's "Halston" on how to merge fashion design with the needs of costume design.

May 14, 2021 • 56min
"Halston," "Hacks" and the Future of the Red Carpet
T Lo gush over Jean Smart and her new HBO Max series "Hacks" and the news that Laverne Cox is taking over red carpet duties on E! Then they give the history behind the legendary "Battle of Versailles" depicted in "Halston;" an event that changed the world of fashion forever.

May 7, 2021 • 59min
Looking Out Over the Spring 2021 TV Landscape
T Lo report on upcoming seasons of "Lupin," "Call My Agent," and "Making the Cut," before launching into reviews of "Jupiter's Legacy," "The Nevers," and "Mare of Easttown." Plus a look at "Pose" and an explanation of why they don't want to cover the show.

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.

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.

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!"

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.

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.

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.


