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Tom & Lorenzo’s Pop Style Opinionfest

Media & Entertainment Podcasts

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.

Location:

United States

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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.

Language:

English

Contact:

2676340148


Episodes
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"Maria," "Babygirl," & "The Last Showgirl" and What They All Have in Common

12/14/2024
T Lo review three films about women assessing their lives, choices, art and bodies: Pablo Larrain's "Maria," starring Angelina Jolie, Gia Coppola's "The Last Showgirl," starring Pamela Anderson, and Halina Reijn's "Babygirl," starring Nicole Kidman, PLUS: Lorenzo recommends "100 Years of Solitude."

Duration:00:58:13

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T Lo Gets Critical!

12/6/2024
T Lo flip on the mics and give their opinions on: the Keira Knightley Netflix spy thriller "Black Doves," the Jesse Eisenberg-directed "A Real Pain," the astonishing "Anora," which manages to avoid so many cliches, and the unforgettable but occasionally flawed "Queer," starring Daniel Craig.

Duration:00:58:44

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T Lo Saw "Wicked" and They Have Opinions!

11/22/2024
T Lo run down all of the good and a few of the bad parts of "Wicked: Part One" from the perspective of two people who never saw the musical or listened to the cast recording, including their thoughts on which witch was the best witch, who surprised us, who was misused and what went wrong with some of the numbers. PLUS: A deep dive into Hulu's "Say Nothing," and a review of "Dune: Prophecy."

Duration:01:03:21

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T Lo's Soothing, Frivolous Podcast of Distractions

11/15/2024
T Lo give their thoughts on how to deal with the results of the 2024 election without driving yourself crazy (or off a cliff), give the full rundown on their recent trip to Ireland and why you should go, and go deep into the finale of "Disclaimer" and why the series was such a miss, even with a typically fantastic Cate Blanchett performance at its center.

Duration:00:57:17

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T Lo's Soothing Podpourri of Distractions

11/4/2024
T Lo serve up an hour of chatting on a range of topics to keep you distracted from looking at election returns, from the brilliance of Maya Rudolph's Kamala impersonation, to all the plans for their trip to Ireland, to the dangers of AI, the breakdown of social media and what it means for independent publishers, to Chappell Roan's fantastic "Saturday Night Live" appearance and her stans getting a little homophobic about it. PLUS: A debate over whether "Disclaimer" is still working or not!

Duration:00:56:58

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Getting Witchy With It

10/31/2024
T Lo unpack the final three episodes of "Agatha All Along," praising what worked, pointing out what didn't, and begging the creators for more. PLUS: "Disclaimer" plummets off a cliff.

Duration:01:02:50

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Cynthia Erivo vs "Wicked" Fandom!

10/21/2024
T Lo unpack the story behind "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo's offense regarding fan edits of the "Wicked" film poster and how it touches on questions of fandom, the proliferation of AI, and the issues faced by Black actors in franchise roles. Then it's a recap and discussion of "Agatha All Along" and a deep dive on whether "Disclaimer" is being honest with its viewers.

Duration:00:59:52

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Agatha's Big Reveal, Blanchett's Kidman Impersonation and the Best Met Gala Theme in Years

10/14/2024
T Lo walk you all the way through that fairly expected twist in the 5th episode of "Agatha All Along," explaining why it worked so well, what questions it raises and what the implications may be for the MCU. Then it's a deep dive into "Disclaimer," starring Cate Blanchett as a wealthy lady with a secret. It's rich people trauma porn but they're all in on it. PLUS: A look at the 2025 Met Gala theme and why it's so important.

Duration:00:58:58

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Chappell Roan's Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week

10/4/2024
T Lo talk about Chappell Roan's non-endorsement of Kamala Harris and why it blew up in her face, as well as the Bowen Yang Moo Deng "Saturday Night LIve" sketch and why it set off her fandom. Encompassing generational differences, mental health issues, and social media, it's a microcosm of modern fame. PLUS: Recaps of "Agatha All Along" and "Midnight at the Pera Palace."

Duration:00:55:24

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Recapping Agatha, Praising Maggie, and Unpack "His Three Daughters"

9/27/2024
T Lo review the latest episode of "Agatha All Along," salute the career of Maggie Smith, explain why "La Maison" is a bad representation of the world of haute couture, and discuss all of the issues they had with "His Three Daughters."

Duration:00:53:59

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Unpacking "Agatha All Along" and Reading Ryan Murphy for Filth

9/20/2024
T Lo chat about the latest news with J Lo and Ben before going all-in on TV talk, first by recapping and dissecting the first two episodes of "Agatha All Along" and then by trashing the first five episodes of "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" and going off on the gross, lurid impulses of uber-producer Ryan Murphy.

Duration:00:55:37

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Princess Kate's Video, New York Fashion Week and Celebrity Messiness

9/13/2024
T Lo go through all of the stories surrounding Princess Catherine's video and explain why it felt like a major shift in how the Royal Family engages with the public. Plus: Chappell Roan restates her boundaries, Beyonce got the snub she figured on, and New York Fashion week gets messy.

Duration:00:48:45

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Lorenzo's Tik Tok Time!

9/6/2024
T Lo debate the hottest celebrity gossip on Tik Tok, from Chappell Roan pissing off her fans to Gaga not understanding musicals to Ben Affleck's depression and the true nature of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship. PLUS: Why Tolkien fans need to relax about "The Rings of Power" and a review of "The Perfect Couple."

Duration:01:02:26

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DNC Style, Chappell Roan's Boundaries & the End of Bennifer

8/23/2024
T Lo take a look at the differences between Democratic and Republican styles to explain why the DNC was such a fashion parade. They offer their condolences to Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, and take some people to task for assuming what happened there. And finally, Chappell Roan had enough of stan culture and stated her boundaries, but T & Lo don't agree on whether she should have.

Duration:00:52:26

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Movie Stars Acting Badly!

8/17/2024
T Lo unpack two recent stories of movie stars being terrible. First, a look at Joaquin Phoenix leaving director Todd Haynes in the lurch as he abandoned a film five days before shooting started. Then, it's a deep dive into all of the rumors and reports surrounding Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and director Justin Baldoni clashing during the shooting of "It Ends with Us." Is it a PR war or is there something to it?

Duration:00:47:59

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Galadriel's Lousy Paycheck and "House of the Dragon'"s Slow Season

8/9/2024
T Lo unpack all of the details of the second season finale of "House of the Dragon" and discuss whether the complaints about the lack of action have any merit while arguing that the character work this season was more nuanced than they first thought. PLUS: Was Cate Blanchett for real about her "Lord of the Rings" salary?

Duration:00:50:38

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Blasphemy at the Olympics!

8/1/2024
T Lo unpack all of the controversy surrounding the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics in Paris and whether they intended to be shocking or if people have just lost their minds. Plus: Should people watch "The Sandman" in light of author Neil Gaiman's controversy? And finally the dragonseeds take flight on "House of the Dragon!"

Duration:00:52:38

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Why Kamala Matters

7/26/2024
T Lo talk about the historic campaign of Kamala Harris, her unusual level of celebrity support, and why her personal style shouldn't matter to anyone. PLUS: Reviews of "Faye," "The Decameron," and "House of the Dragon."

Duration:00:58:28

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Running Down the Emmy Noms

7/19/2024
T Lo take a closer look at the 2024 Emmy nominations and note the trends, the snubs, the category fraud and other bothersome bits before offering their predictions and picks. PLUS: Reviews of "Star Wars: The Acolyte" and "House of the Dragon."

Duration:01:01:15

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"Lost" Returns, "The Acolyte" Improves, and "House of the Dragon" Whips

7/10/2024
T Lo return to the island to talk about all of the reasons why "Lost" still holds up and why you should watch it no matter what you heard about the finale. Then, Tom gives his thoughts on why "Star Wars: The Acolyte" is so great even with some of the flaws. Then, a deep dive into "House of the Dragons" and whether it's a good idea to make one side look more morally upright than the other. PLUS: Lorenzo's Tik Tok Time!

Duration:00:56:00