what is gilded lilies?
hi, i'm monica. gilded lilies is a youtube channel and podcast about the media we love, the history we're told, and the glitter piled on top.
to gild the lily is to decorate something already beautiful until it's excessive. that's what movies, monarchies, and magazine covers do best, so we look closely: is there substance under the shine, or is the shine the whole point?
this is for you if you
- love a movie you can't stop thinking about
- fall down historical rabbit holes
- whisper "that's not what happened" at period dramas
- want some substance with your shine
