Revelations & Heart Palpitations

In this episode, we untangle the film La Femme La Plus Riche Du Monde, based on one of France’s most astonishing real-life scandals: the Bettencourt affair. It’s a story with everything: immense wealth, family warfare, political intrigue, secret recordings, tax evasion, artistic ambition, and a fortune so vast it seemed to distort everyone around it. At its center is Liliane Bettencourt (Marianne...

From Broadway scandal to Hollywood spectacle, The Women has lived many lives and stirred up more opinions than we ever expected. In this episode, we dive into the glittering, catty, and surprisingly complicated universe of The Women and its three screen adaptations: The Women, The Opposite Sex, and The Women. From the razor-sharp wit of Clare Boothe Luce’s original play to the technicolor excess a...

In this episode of Revelations & Heart Palpitations, we’re diving into one of the sharpest, most iconic films ever made: All About Eve. Joined by entertainment journalist and classic film expert Kristen Lopez, we unpack the world of Margo Channing and Eve Harrington, and the timeless themes of ambition, aging, and survival in Hollywood. We talk about the legendary performances by Bette Davis a...

In this episode of Revelations and Heart Palpitations, Coco and V begin with a different kind of introduction as they reflect on making art in a moment shaped by war and uncertainty. Turning to cinema as a place of beauty and connection, they dive into Albert Lewin’s 1951 romantic fantasy Pandora and the Flying Dutchman, starring Ava Gardner and James Mason, with lush Technicolor cinematography by...

Welcome to REVELATIONS AND HEART PALPITATIONS! Here we unpack one female-driven film every episode and find the humour, the intensity, and the pain, while interjecting with our many opinions. On this episode of Revelations and Heart Palpitations, hosts Coco and V dive into the 1930 film Morocco, exploring its themes, characters, and the iconic collaboration that made it possible.

In this special episode, Coco sits down with Jerry Torre, famously known as “The Marble Faun of Grey Gardens,” to discuss his firsthand memories of life at Grey Gardens and his experiences during the filming of the legendary documentary. Jerry shares intimate behind-the-scenes stories about the Beales, the atmosphere inside the crumbling East Hampton mansion, and what it was really like working wi...

Welcome to REVELATIONS AND HEART PALPITATIONS. Here we unpack one female-driven film every episode and find the humour, the intensity, and the pain, while interjecting with our many opinions. In this episode, hosts Coco and V step into the unforgettable world of the 1975 documentary Grey Gardens, unpacking the lives of Big Edie and Little Edie Beale while examining the film’s themes, eccentric cha...

Welcome to REVELATIONS AND HEART PALPITATIONS! Here we unpack one female-driven film every episode and find the humour, the intensity, and the pain, while interjecting with our many opinions. On this episode of Revelations and Heart Palpitations, hosts Coco and V dive into the 2020 film The Nest, exploring its themes, characters, and visual identity.

Welcome to REVELATIONS AND HEART PALPITATIONS! Here we unpack one female-driven film every episode and find the humour, the intensity, and the pain, while interjecting with our many opinions. In the inaugural episode of Revelations and Heart Palpitations, hosts Coco and V dive into the 1958 film Auntie Mame, exploring its themes, characters, and cultural significance.