Tom & Lorenzo’s Pop Style Opinionfest

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Golden Globes Snubs and a Model Second Daughter

T Lo talk about the disappointing and weird Golden Globes nominations and why they matter, even though they shouldn't. Plus: Ella Emhoff's big-time modeling contract and why they're not thrilled to see the second daughter cashing in so quickly, even if it doesn't count as a scandal. Also: The "Sex and the City reboot! Bad idea or TERRIBLE idea?

When All Culture Becomes Junk Culture

T Lo talk about the "Sandman" casting news, celebrate the work of Cicely Tyson and Cloris Leachman, review "Call My Agent" and then bat around the question of what's happening to the culture after a year of lockdown. Are we consuming our culture like junk food?

The Politics of Fashion

T Lo take a look at all the fashions of the Biden inauguration and explain exactly why talking about political fashion is both important and necessary.