Tom & Lorenzo’s Pop Style Opinionfest

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What‘s Up with ”Squid Game” and ”Diana: The Musical”? Oct 08, 2021

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T Lo look at the astonishing popularity of Netflix's breakaway hit "Squid Game" and laugh their way through the hilariously awful "Diana: The Musical" in order to answer one question about both of them: Why are people so fascinated by this? From Harry and Meghan to the fall of capitalism, they break it all down for you. PLUS: Why Adele's double Vogue covers matter and why it's good that they're so different.

Let‘s Talk About TV Stuff Oct 01, 2021

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It's an all TV TALK episode of the PSO as T Lo dive into the Ellen Pompeo/Denzel Washington "Grey's Anatomy" story and what it says about the insulated lives of stars, then offer their contradictory takes on "Midnight Mass," "Y: The Last Man" and "Foundation."

Sandy and Megs, Having Themselves a Week Sep 17, 2021

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T Lo tackle the ridiculous brouhaha over the "TAX THE RICH" dress Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wore to the Met Gala and why she was perfectly in her rights to do so. PLUS: Harry and Meghan make the TIME 100, pose for a really weird picture, get a ton of totally predictable blowback.

Why The John Mulaney Parasocial Kerfuffle Matters Sep 10, 2021

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T Lo take on the huge blowback regarding John Mulaney's personal life and explain all the personal, professional, and societal reasons they're holding firm on their opinion that parasocial relationships with celebrities shouldn't be normalized. Bring back that early aughts cynicism!

Anti-Backlash Backlash! Aug 26, 2021

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T Lo unpack the recent so-called "backlash" against "Ted Lasso," explain why it was inevitable, and take a bunch of TV critics to task for buying into the pernicious "Let people enjoy things" framing. PLUS: A review of Hulu's "Nine Perfect Strangers" and why it seems to be falling so flat.

Cringe TV vs. Earnest TV: "Ted Lasso," "The White Lotus" and "Schmigadoon!" Aug 13, 2021

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T Lo talk television as they review "Ted Lasso," "The White Lotus" and "Schmigadoon!" and explain why those shows might not be for everyone. PLUS: What's with all these dirty celebrities?

Matt Damon is a D-Slur Aug 04, 2021

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After his disastrous Sunday Times interview, T Lo run down all of the ways in which Matt Damon has been a blindly privileged, narcissistic jerk and why his latest admission (of using an anti-gay slur) should not be celebrated or explained away so quickly.

"Jungle Cruise," Bad Gucci Accents and Hollywood Nepotism Jul 30, 2021

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T Lo give their thoughts on the campy Italian accents of the "House of Gucci," review the disappointing "Jungle Cruise," and go off on the blindness of Hollywood elites who think nepotism isn't a factor and that show business is a meritocracy.

Someone Pry the Olympics Uniforms Out of Ralph Lauren's Hands Jul 23, 2021

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T Lo have HAD IT with the preppy nightmares that Ralph Lauren keeps forcing on American Olympians and they'll tell you why his outdated Americana aesthetic is borderline offensive in 2021. PLUS: Prince Harry's memoirs and why they make T Lo cringe!

Emmy Snubs, "Loki" Disappointments and "Mad Men" in Space Jul 16, 2021

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T Lo run down the 2021 Emmy nominations and give their thoughts on who should win and who got snubbed before Tom launched into an extended rant about how much he disliked the "Loki" finale. PLUS: You absolutely MUST watch Apple TV+'s "For All Mankind."