In this episode of Revelations and Heart Palpitations, Coco and V dig into one of the most quietly devastating actress/director collaborations of modern cinema.
Across their films, Nina Hoss and Christian Petzold have built a relationship rooted in trust and centered on interpreting different forms of control.
We trace it all: their early days, their discovery of one another, and their career growth together and separately.
4 Sept 2026
Dunst + Coppola
In this episode of Revelations and Heart Palpitations, Coco and V dig into one of the most iconic director-actress collaborations of modern cinema, and the only pairing this season made up of two women.
Across three films (technically four) and nearly twenty years, Sofia Coppola and Kirsten Dunst have built a relationship that's less about visual signature and more about trust: a director who knows exactly what it's like to be picked apart in public as a very young woman, and an actress who's spent her career being underestimated as "the blonde girl who's smarter than everyone thinks."
We trace it all: Sofia's cinema-soaked childhood and the brutal reception to Godfather III, Kirsten's start as Hollywood's go-to teen ingenue, and the unlikely film that brought them together: The Virgin Suicides. From there we follow them through the anachronistic, misunderstood brilliance of Marie Antoinette (booed at Cannes, now a classic) to the quiet, contained ensemble work of The Beguiled, including an honest look at that film's real blind spot around race.
Three performances, one throughline: Sofia keeps handing Kirsten women who are looked at constantly and understood rarely, and Kirsten keeps finding the cracks where a real person shows through.
1 Aug 2026
Hepburn + Cukor
In the Season 2 premiere of Revelations & Heart Palpitations, Coco and V dive into the legendary collaboration between Katharine Hepburn and George Cukor, one of the most influential actress-director partnerships in classic Hollywood.
From A Bill of Divorcement and Little Women to Sylvia Scarlett, Holiday, and The Philadelphia Story, they explore the films that defined Hepburn's career and the flippity flops that nearly ended it.
Packed with behind-the-scenes stories, Hollywood history, film analysis, Oscar trivia, and fascinating production secrets, this episode is perfect for fans of classic movies, Old Hollywood, Katharine Hepburn, George Cukor, Cary Grant, Spencer Tracy, and the Golden Age of Hollywood.
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25 Apr 2026
La Femme La Plus Riche Du Monde
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 in the film), heiress to the L’Oréal empire and once the richest woman in the world, whose controversial relationship with photographer and writer François-Marie Banier (Pierre Alain) sparked years of legal battles, public fascination, and fierce debate over money, power, and autonomy.
La Femme la plus riche du monde, stars Isabelle Huppert, Laurent Lafitte, Raphaël Personnaz, and Marina Foïs.
9 Apr 2026
The Women
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 and eventual girlboss-era misfire, we unpack what each version gets right and very, very wrong.
Along the way, we explore iconic performances from Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, and Rosalind Russell, behind-the-scenes drama worthy of the script itself, and the enduring appeal of a story where men are never seen, but somehow remain the center of everything.
Is the 1939 version truly untouchable? Does the 1956 musical deserve its flowers for fashion alone? And is the 2008 remake really as disastrous as everyone says?
25 Mar 2026
All About Eve ft. Kristen Lopez
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 and Anne Baxter, the cultural impact of the film, and the very real industry anxieties it exposed, ones that still resonate today.
13 Mar 2026
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
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 Jack Cardiff. From the legend of the Flying Dutchman to surrealist imagery and Ava Gardner’s magnetic screen presence, they unpack one of the most visually enchanting, and perplexing, films of its time.
25 Feb 2026
Morocco
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.
15 Feb 2026
BONUS EPISODE | Inside Grey Gardens: A Conversation with Jerry Torre
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 with filmmakers Albert and David Maysles during one of documentary cinema’s most iconic productions. From personal reflections to surprising anecdotes never heard before, this conversation offers a rare glimpse into the world that made Grey Gardens a cultural phenomenon.
About Jerry:
In 1964, Torre visited the New York World’s Fair. While holding his mother’s hand in the Vatican Pavilion, he encountered Michelangelo’s Pietà, a moment he later described as his calling. “I was amazed that something so tender could be carved from something so difficult,” he recalled.
According to gallery owner Jackie Klempay, during time spent in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, Torre owned a horse named Confetti, who became a recurring subject in his exhibited work. In 1987, he began carving stone in the stairwell of his partner’s apartment on 23rd Street in New York City.
Torre is now based in Queens and works primarily in stone and earthenware. Writing in The New York Times, Will Heinrich described his sculpture The Marble Faun as “at once rough and ornate,” noting that it allows viewers to appreciate “the stone’s own numinous warmth.”
His debut exhibition took place in 2014 at the Jackie Klempay Gallery in Bushwick, Brooklyn. He is currently represented by SITUATIONS in New York City and has exhibited work at SITUATIONS; Canada Gallery; Andrew Edlin Gallery; Geary Contemporary; Bureau of General Services/Queer Division; Center 548 in New York City; 2nd Floor Projects in San Francisco; and other venues.
Torre’s work is held in the collection of the American Folk Art Museum. In 2024, he exhibited at MoMA PS1 in Hard Ground and later that fall participated in an exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art. That same year, during the Art Students League of New York gala, he carved a sculpture live inside the museum. In 2025, he exhibited at White Columns and received critical praise from Jerry Saltz for his participation in the exhibition.
8 Feb 2026
Grey Gardens
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 characters, and unmistakable visual identity. From the original documentary to the musical adaptation, the HBO film, and the many creative works it inspired, we explore how Grey Gardens transformed from a cult curiosity into a lasting cultural phenomenon.
26 Jan 2026
The Nest
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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.
11 Jan 2026
Auntie Mame
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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.
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