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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.