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Courtside Celebrities and Crazy Fandoms Jun 11, 2026

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T Lo take a look at all of the stars showing up for the Knicks at Madison Square Garden and debate whether it's turned into too much of a fashion show before weighing in on the latest controversy surrounding "Heated Rivalry"'s Hudson Williams, unpacking why Jinkx Monsoon has reached the level of success she has, and gushing over the latest "Widow's Bay."

The Bitter Kitten Movie Club: "Atonement" (2007) Jun 05, 2026

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Tom and Lorenzo revisit director Joe Wright's classic romantic tragedy, "Atonement," starring Kiera Knightley, James McAvoy and Saiorse Ronan. From the iconic green dress to the jaw-dropping war scenes to the tragic twist ending, they unpack why this film became a classic and how it rises above some of the cliches of its settings and themes by not lingering too long on them.

Pattie Gonia, Tay & Travis, and TV Talk Jun 04, 2026

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T Lo unpack the Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia case and how it revolves around issues of queer expression and whether corporations can have a say. Then it's a look at all the online drama surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans, before recapping the latest "Widow's Bay" and a non-spoiler review of "Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed."

Saying Goodbye to "Hacks" and Hello to "Widow's Bay" May 29, 2026

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T Lo unpack the final season and finale of "Hacks," running down the ways the show went off the rails, how it corrected course, and how it almost screwed up the ending before launching into a rave review for "Widow's Bay" and why it needs to be your next must-watch. PLUS: Billy Eichner needs to get over it, Tom Hardy sounds like a nightmare, and Olivia Rodrigo gets an education on the babydoll dress.

The Bitter Kitten Movie Club: "To Die For' (1995) May 22, 2026

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This week's BKMC takes a look at director Gus Van Sant's black comedy "To Die For," starring Nicole Kidman. Tom and Lorenzo unpack how the film sits perfectly in a 1990s cultural continuum that includes everything from the Menendez brothers to Cher Horowitz as well as all the ways it eerily predicted the cultural shifts of the internet and social media.

Lupita Nyong'o is The Most Beautiful Woman in the World, Dammit May 21, 2026

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T Lo unpack the stupid controversies surrounding Christopher Nolan's film of "The Odyssey," including the classism surrounding accents and the racism about western beauty idols as embodied by Lupita Nyong'o. After that, it's a look at Harry Styles' concert drama, Jacob Elordi dating Kendall Jenner, Colbert's long goodbye, Disney's poorly received Mandalorian stunt and who should be the next James Bond.

The Bitter Kitten Movie Club: "Dolemite Is My Name" (2019) May 15, 2026

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This week's BKMC pod pays tribute to director Craig Brewster and star Eddie Murphy's glorious salute to the Blaxploitation era and unpacks the ways the film upholds a unique and important take on cultural history that shares a lot of DNA with queer culture.

Billie Eilish Mouths Off, Red Carpets Evolving, and the Looming AI Threat May 13, 2026

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T Lo rant about a range of topics this week, from how everyone gets bent out of shape every time Billie Eilish opens her mouth, to the alarming developments in how stars are treating red carpets, to the threat of AI in Hollywood and lazy costume design on "Euphoria."

The Bitter Kitten Movie Club: "Wings of Desire" (1987) May 08, 2026

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Tom and Lorenzo dive deep into director Wim Wenders' 1987 art house classic about life, love, death, time and the city of Berlin, unpacking the genesis, production, themes and legacy of "Wings of Desire."

The Bitter Kitten Movie Club: "Zola" (2020) May 01, 2026

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For this week's BKMC, Tom and Lorenzo unpack the themes, designs, and origins of director Janicza Bravo's ZOLA, probably the only major film based entirely on a viral social media thread.

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