Best Lorenzo White Podcasts (2025)

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Trans Erasure, Tim Gunn, "Severance" and "The White Lotus" 1:00:20

17d ago1:00:20

1:00:20

T Lo take a stand in support of their trans siblings and explain why The Stonewall Inn is a site of historic importance for all queer people. Then, they look at the "Project Runway" revamp news and explain what the show needs and why bringing old hosts back is a mistake. And finally, it's a spoiler-filled deep dive on the latest eps of "Severance" …

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ROJ-439: “The People vs. Maximum Overdrive” with Emily Marsh 1:07:07

2d ago1:07:07

1:07:07

Our 250th episode is a high-octane soda can to the pants when Emily Marsh (“Mystery Science Theater 3000”) gets the convoy rolling behind 1986’s “Maximum Overdrive.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Emily Marsh. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Ca…

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Recapping The Oscars 58:49

4d ago58:49

58:49

T Lo take one last, loving look at the 97th Academy Awards and discuss the snubs, shocks and scandals that made up this wild awards season. PLUS: A deep dive into the latest episodes of "Severance" and "The White Lotus."By Tom Lorenzo

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ROJ-438: “The People vs. Amadeus” with Chris Shepard 1:03:18

9d ago1:03:18

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The court pleads the Fifth (no, not Beethoven’s) this week when conductor Chris Shepard (Artistic Director of the Worcester Chorus) crafts a masterful requiem for 1984’s “Amadeus.” *** Prosecutor: Chris Shepard. Defense: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory…

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The Suddenly Unpredictable Oscars 51:33

11d ago51:33

51:33

T Lo look at the state of the awards race in the final days before the Oscars, noting how many upsets there have been, which tends to make predicting the winners a bit of a crap shoot. PLUS: Where is "Severance" heading? And is Parker Posey the main reason to watch "The White Lotus"?By Tom Lorenzo

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ROJ-437: “The People vs. The Dark Knight Rises” with Nick Masella 1:08:29

16d ago1:08:29

1:08:29

This week, victory has defeated the court when Nick Masella (“Get Piped” Podcast) makes darkness his ally in defense of 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Nick Masella. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: K…

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Alec Soth: Looking Out, Looking In 1:09:25

18d ago1:09:25

1:09:25

Alec Soth is one of the most important fine-art photographers working today. Beginning with his groundbreaking projects "Sleeping By The Mississippi" and "Broken Manual" to his most current books like "A Pound of Pictures" and "Advice For Young Artists," For decades Alec has deftly created work of great emotional depth. It was an honor to welcome h…

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ROJ-436: “The People vs. The Goonies” with Tom Lorenzo 1:12:06

23d ago1:12:06

1:12:06

Hey you guys! The court discovers the skeleton of Tom Lorenzo (“You’re Missing Out” Podcast) who disappeared years earlier on a quest to destroy the 1985 cult classic “The Goonies.” *** Prosecutor: Tom Lorenzo. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advis…

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The "Emilia Pérez" Backlash-Backlash, Kanye's Latest Nonsense & Is "Severance" Okay? 1:04:01

26d ago1:04:01

1:04:01

T Lo look at the recent comments surrounding the "Emilia Pérez" backlash and whether anyone's being unfair to its star, Karla Sofia Gascon and unpack all of the rhetoric surrounding Kanye at the Grammys with wife Bianca Censori. After that, it's a spoiler-filled deep dive into the second season of "Severance" and all the ways the show's direction h…

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ROJ-435: “The People vs. Hot Tub Time Machine” with Alessandra Seggi 1:01:21

1M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

This week, the court forgets to bring their swim trunks when author Alessandra Seggi (“Youth and Suicide in American Cinema”) tries to hard boil the 2010 comedy “Hot Tub Time Machine.” *** Prosecutor: Alessandra Seggi. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Ad…

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Please Stop Talking, Karla Sofía Gascón! 46:06

1M ago46:06

46:06

T Lo unpack all of the news surrounding what may go down as one of the most disastrous Oscar campaigns of all time, "Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón's rocky road to a Best Actress nomination. After explaining why Brazilian fans are so furious with her, they dive into the string of racist and inflammatory tweets dug up in the last week and ask…

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ROJ-434: “Olympus Has Fallen vs. White House Down" with Jeremy Black 59:26

1M ago59:26

59:26

Boy’s Night ends in all-out war this week when Jeremy Black, fearing only fear itself, helps us settle the (four) score between 2013’s best White House-based action films: “Olympus Has Fallen" and "White House Down." *** “Olympus Has Fallen”: Dylan J. Schlender. “White House Down": Jeremy Black. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Lui…

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Roberta Fuorvia: Trust Your Curator 54:24

1M ago54:24

54:24

Roberta Fuorvia is a Napoli, Italy-based independent curator, writer and photo consultant. In this conversation she shares her viewpoints on building community, forging successful collaborations with artists and thinking beyond the standard white walls of the exhibition world. A fun chat with a good friend. Links: Roberta Fuorvia on Instagram The D…

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The "Emilia Pérez" Problem and Other Oscar Nomination Topics 50:59

1M ago50:59

50:59

T Lo run down the major categories in the 2025 Oscar nominations and pick out the snubs, surprises, and likely winners before launching into a deep dive on all the issues surrounding the history-making, much nominated "Emilia Pérez" and why so many queer and Latin-American critics have been speaking out against. PLUS: What it's like to get quote in…

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ROJ-433: “The People vs. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" with Emily Strand 1:00:55

1M ago1:00:55

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It’s an odd-numbered episode this week when Emily Strand (“Potterversity: A Potter Studies Podcast”) weighs the needs of the many against the needs of 1984’s “Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Emily Strand. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodr…

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What to Do When Your Fave is a Monster 48:56

2M ago48:56

48:56

T Lo unpack the sexual abuse accusations against Neil Gaiman and how to respond when a favorite author turns out to be a monster. Plus, the latest on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, their charity efforts during the wildfires and why everything they do is met with backlash. And they explain why further calls to cancel awards season are problematic a…

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ROJ-432: “The People vs. Viva Las Vegas” with Landon Palmer 59:52

2M ago59:52

59:52

This week, the court shakes, rattles and rolls when author Landon Palmer (“Rock Star/Movie Star”) tries to check out of the Heartbreak Hotel with the 1964 Elvis vehicle “Viva Las Vegas.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Landon Palmer. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *…

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Back From Outer Space 1:06:32

2M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

T Lo return from their European Christmas vacation with tales of gluhwein and stroopwafels to tell. They check back in on the Justin Baldoni/Blake Lively drama surround "It Ends with Us," offer their thoughts on the Golden Globes and the Oscar race, talk about how the L.A. wildfires are likely to affect awards season, and make some predictions abou…

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ROJ-431: “The People vs. Smile 2" with D-Rok Schlender 1:04:57

2M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

The court turns its frown upside down this week when D-Rok Schlender (“Schlender 5 Productions”) argues that a thousand words are worth much more than the 2024 horror film “Smile 2.” *** Prosecutor: D-Rok Schlender. Defense: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advi…

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Christian Patterson: Time To Save 1:04:34

2M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

American artist Christian Patterson is a master of multi-dimensional, photo-based projects. His latest book "Gong Co." is a testament to his creative and intellectual curiosity, not to mention the fortitude to work on a project that spanned almost 20 years. We discuss his journey to photography, his time in Memphis with William Eggleston, and his i…

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ROJ-430: “The People vs. Terminator Salvation” with Isaac Arthur 1:08:12

2M ago1:08:12

1:08:12

This week, come with us if you want to live as Isaac Arthur (“Science and Futurism”) fulfills his promise to be back to protect the 2009 sci-fi action film “Terminator Salvation.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Isaac Arthur. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advis…

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ROJ-429: “Singin’ in the Rain vs. La La Land" with James and Noah Charney 1:07:31

2M ago1:07:31

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This week, the court gives our regards to Broadway when Drs. James and Noah Charney (“The 12-Hour Film Expert”) tip the scales in our musical match-up between 1952’s “Singin’ in the Rain” and 2016’s “La La Land." *** “Singin’ in the Rain”: Drs. James and Noah Charney. “La La Land": Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Rya…

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ROJ-428: “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas vs. A Muppet Family Christmas" with Kaleigh DuLac 59:42

3M ago59:42

59:42

There'll be much mistletoeing and hearts will be glowing when we defrost Kaleigh DuLac for her annual holiday summons: a Merry Muppet Melee between 1977's “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas” and 1987's “A Muppet Family Christmas." *** “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas”: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. “A Muppet Family Christmas": Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Hono…

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Deborah Turbeville: Fashion and Fiction 58:27

3M ago58:27

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Deborah Turbeville's work, known for its artistry and its mystery, stood out from the imagery of her male contemporaries like Helmut Newtown and Guy Bourdin. A fascinating discussion with director Nathalie Herschdorfer from the Photo Elysée in Lausanne, Switzerland, all about this enigmatic, female, fashion photographer who burst onto the scene in …

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"Maria," "Babygirl," & "The Last Showgirl" and What They All Have in Common 58:13

3M ago58:13

58:13

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."By Tom Lorenzo

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ROJ-427: “The Critic (2023) vs. Mank" with Jeremy Black 1:08:28

3M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

In the court this week, do we a stately pleasure dome decree when Jeremy Black looks to land a critical hit between two films about artists of yesteryear: 2023’s “The Critic” and 2020’s “Mank.” *** “The Critic”: Jeremy Black. “Mank": Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender.…

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T Lo Gets Critical! 58:44

3M ago58:44

58:44

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.By Tom Lorenzo

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ROJ-426: “The People vs. Earth Girls Are Easy" with Isabel Teran 58:47

3M ago58:47

58:47

Incessant Comedy Central reruns are on trial this week when Isabel Teran (“Hearsing Around Podcast”) proves blondes don’t have more fun in the 1988 musical comedy “Earth Girls Are Easy.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Isabel Teran. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Adv…

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Lorenzo Castore: Taking Revenge On Time 57:27

3M ago57:27

57:27

A wonderful chat with Italian photographer and filmmaker Lorenzo Castore. We discuss how his somewhat ungrounded, early life led him to be the artist he is today. We also discuss the challenges of wrestling with time in our art practice and how we can become victorious, if only temporarily. Links: Lorenzo Castore website Lorenzo on Instagram "Sing …

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ROJ-425: “The People vs. Sing” with Frieda Toth 1:02:33

3M ago1:02:33

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It’s a Thanksgiv-sing feast this week when author Frieda Toth (“James Bond Route 9 and Me”) drops a ray of golden sun for the 2016 animated film “Sing.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Frieda Toth. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prolo…

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T Lo Saw "Wicked" and They Have Opinions! 1:03:21

4M ago1:03:21

1:03:21

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 …

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ROJ-424: “The People vs. Cat’s Eye" with Jason Dietz and Ryan Hudson 59:06

4M ago59:06

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The claws come out this week when Jason Dietz and Ryan Hudson (“Desert of the Reel Podcast”) contend for the more purr-fect story in the 1985 anthology film “Cat’s Eye.” *** “Quitters, Inc.”: Jason Dietz. “The Ledge”: Dylan J. Schlender. “General”: Ryan Hudson. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rod…

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Arturo Soto: Border Documents 1:00:26

4M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

My guest for this episode is Mexico-born, Los Angeles-based photographer Arturo Soto. Our discussion centers on his body of work entitled "Border Documents" which explores the stories and memories of his father, set against the backdrop of the US / Mexico border. A great chat with a thoughtful artist and writer! Links: Arturo's website Arturo's boo…

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T Lo's Soothing, Frivolous Podcast of Distractions 57:17

4M ago57:17

57:17

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 …

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ROJ-423: “The People vs. Beast (2022)” with Dwight Hurst 1:08:26

4M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

The court regains its pride this week when Dwight Hurst (“Broken Brain” Podcast) swears he ain’t lion when he defends the 2022 animal survival movie “Beast.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Dwight Hurst. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prol…

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ROJ-422: “Rope vs. Rear Window" with Jeremy Black 56:48

4M ago56:48

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The court is fighting for its life inside a killer thriller tonight when Jeremy Black dolly zooms during a struggle between two Alfred Hitchcock classics: 1948’s “Rope” and 1954’s “Rear Window.” *** “Rope”: Dylan J. Schlender. “Rear Window": Jeremy Black. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs…

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T Lo's Soothing Podpourri of Distractions 56:58

4M ago56:58

56:58

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 "Saturd…

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