Celine Song's 'Materialists' Explores Modern Dating and Celebrity Culture
TL;DR
Celine Song's film 'Materialists' explores the brutal realities of modern dating through a romantic drama starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, inspired by her experience as a matchmaker and classic romance films, emphasizing themes of love, commodification, and human connection.
- ‘Materialists’ Director Celine Song on Exploring the ‘Brutal’ Aspects of Modern Dating and Seeing Movie Stars as More Than ‘Merchandise’ Variety
- ‘Materialists’ Review: When Dakota Johnson Met Pedro Pascal (and Chris Evans) The New York Times
- Real-Life N.Y.C. Matchmaker Critiques Dakota Johnson's Materialists: 'I've Fired Employees for Less' (Exclusive) People.com
- The math in Celine Song's 'Materialists' doesn't add up NPR
- The True Story That Inspired 'Materialists' TODAY.com
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