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Josh is joined by recurring guests Josh Brown and Denise Akerman to talk about the newest film from Celine Song and A24, "Materialists." They discuss what Song got right about the details and frustrations of modern dating, the ways in which she depicted the real estate and economic challenges of New York City, if the film struck the right balance between focusing on Dakota Johnson's Lucy's career as a matchmaker vs. her personal life, the performances of Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal as competing love interests and much more!
On this episode of The Midnight Film Review, Brian is joined by special guest Dan, aka Reel Takes, for a sharp, funny, and wide-ranging film conversation — featuring a full review of James Gunn's Superman (2025) reboot. Open Discussion:We kick things off with Celine Song's recent comments about the state of modern romantic comedies and how Dan's viral TikTok response stirred up the discourse. Plus, we read and react to an insightful listener email on casting news for Starfighter. Media Hot Takes:Brian and Dan share a few things they've been watching.Featured Review: Superman (2025):Is the new Superman the bold reset the DCU needed? We break down James Gunn's vision, David Corenswet's performance, and where this leaves the future of comic book movies. Don't forget to follow @reel.takes on TikTok and check out Good Will Podcasting.Kultofpop.comTheMidnightfilmreview@gmail.comFacebook.com/kultofpopFind us on Twitter @kultofpop
In this edition of Study Break, we discuss the mass psychosis of Love Island USA, major couture debuts at Dior and Celine, the sauceless hypergamy parable of Celine Song's Materialists, Cate Blanchett's chilling epilogue cameo in Squid Game, and current Latina affairs from Katseye's “Gabriela” to the Sanchez-Bezos midlife nuptial extravaganza. We also review Addison's stadium debut at Wembley and report on courtroom happenings including Sean “Diddy” Combs and Min Hee-jin. Love Island USA Hearts on Fire Challenge – Teaser on YouTubeCierra Ortega apology video on YouTube @loveislandusastyle on Instagram“Cierra & Vanna & Ethics & Vanity” – The Review of Beauty by Jessica DeFinoBad tattoos on Love Island USA The New York Times on the Sean “Diddy” Combs VerdictTiny Harris reacts to the Diddy verdict on InstagramDior Homme Spring 2026 Menswear (J. W. Anderson debut) – Vogue RunwayCeline Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear (Michael Rider debut) – Vogue RunwayMarc Jacobs Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear – Vogue Runway“Materialists Costume Designer Talks About Style Symbolism” – The Zoe ReportCate Blanchett cameo in Squid Game finale on YouTubeKATSEYE (캣츠아이) "Gabriela" Official MV on YouTubeThe Daytona Wind Acting Challenge from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 on YouTubeLauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos Wedding Exclusive – VogueAddison Rae opens for Lana del Rey at Wembley NewJeans / HYBE / ADOR / Min Hee-Jin Megathread on Reddit This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Brought to you by The Lighting Lounge in Rothesay, New BrunswickIt's Episode 61 and Mullinger is back from an off-the-grid vacation on Prince Edward Island finishing his book as well as a trip to Toronto to see Coldplay live at the new Rogers Stadium and he is rambling about the National Lampoon Vacation movies, Pierre Novellie's hilarious and potentially life changing book, Such Brave Girls, the new and definitive tome on the creation of Anne of Green Gables, Sandspit Amusement Park, loving the waltzer, island biking, upcoming shows, How To Have Sex, the final season of Squid Game, Celine Song's The Materialists, Carley Fortune's beachside novels, PEI Brewing Company's Beachchair Lager, Blackbust Beach Resort and where to find the very best lobster rolls on the island. Oh and also so, so many tangents! Follow The Lighting Lounge on Facebook by clicking herePlease send any questions to comedy@jamesmullinger.comFor podcast sponsorship opportunities please email Jonathan Burns at jon@podstarter.ioProduced by Podstarter
For The New Yorker's series Takes, Carrie Brownstein—the co-creator of Sleater-Kinney and “Portlandia”—writes about an iconic rock-and-roll image. In the summer of 2003, the musician Chan Marshall, better known as Cat Power, was transitioning from an indie darling to a major rock artist, and the staff writer Hilton Als wrote a Profile of her in The New Yorker. Facing his piece was a full-page portrait of Marshall by the celebrated photographer Richard Avedon that puts her in the lineage of rock rebels of generations past. With a long ash dangling from her cigarette, a Bob Dylan T-shirt, and her jeans half unzipped, Cat Power “maybe doesn't give a shit about being in The New Yorker,” Brownstein thinks, “which I can't say is usually the vibe.” Avedon's image reminds Brownstein “to keep remembering … to keep going back to that place that feels sacred and special and uncynical.” Carrie Brownstein's Take on Richard Avedon's portrait of Cat Power appeared in the April 20, 2025, issue. Plus, audiences have been bemoaning the death of the romantic comedy for years, but the genre persists—albeit often in a different form from the screwballs of the nineteen-forties or the “chick flicks” of the eighties and nineties. On this episode from the Critics at Large podcast, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz discuss their all-time favorite rom-coms and two new projects marketed as contemporary successors to the greats: Celine Song's “Materialists” and Lena Dunham's “Too Much.”
Serge and Alia return to discuss the summer happenings in pop culture media!From Justin Bieber's surprise album release, to The Bear Season 4, to Alia describing this season of And Just Like That to Serge, to the mixed reviews of Celine Song's latest film - your co-hosts will dive deep into the gab that is culture!With the current administration shutting down the National LGBTQ+ youth suicide lifeline later this month, we want to remind you that The Trevor Project can still be reached directly even when this is gone. You can find out more about The Trevor Project, and donate, HERE.Hosts: Alia Hodge (@blackiesnackie) and Serge Clivio (@sergeclivio)
LexG reviews some of the summer's biggest movies, including F1: The Movie, Jurassic World Rebirth, 28 Years Later, and Megan 2.0, as well as Charlize Theron in The Old Guard 2 for streaming, and a couple of smaller picks in Cronenberg's The Shrouds and Celine Song's Materialists.
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.comToday, we'll be discussing Past Lives, the acclaimed 2023 film written and directed by Celine Song and starring Greta Lee as Nora Moon, Teo Yoo as Hae Sung, and John Magaro as Arthur. We discuss:How Past Lives explores the Asian diaspora experience, especially the tension and beauty of living between two cultures.The significance of Greta Lee's performance and her fear of speaking Korean, being filmed in 35mm film.The childhood relationship between Na Young and Hae Sung and how their sweet bond sets the foundation for the rest of the story.The scene of their final childhood goodbye on the stairs—symbolic of diverging life paths and emotional separation.The realism of immigration—what is gained and lost when families move to another country, and how that move changes identity and aspirations.The film's exploration of inyeon, the Korean concept of fate or connection, and how it plays out in both romantic and platonic relationships.The emotional Skype calls between Nora and Hae Sung in their twenties and how video calls ultimately weren't enough to keep them together.Arthur's perspective as Nora's husband and how he navigates feelings of inadequacy, jealousy, and his genuine interest in her Korean identity.The triangulated tension during the New York reunion—how Nora, Arthur, and Hae Sung's interactions reveal different types of love and connection.The power of silence and simple gestures, particularly in the final moments between Nora and Hae Sung.Why Nora cries at the end—mourning a love that never was, and the layers of her past that she can never reclaim.Whether Nora and Arthur's marriage is built on love, convenience, or shared experience—and how their synchronized steps at the end suggest a kind of unity.The cinematography's role in enhancing the film's emotional resonance, including scenes of the Brooklyn Bridge, ferry rides, and the iconic closing restaurant sequence.ReferencesGo-Stop - WikipediaYukgaejang - WikipediaKorean Americans - Wikipedia
Audiences have been bemoaning the death of the romantic comedy for years, but the genre persists—albeit often in a different form from the screwballs of the nineteen-forties or the “chick flicks” of the eighties and nineties. On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz discuss their all-time favorite rom-coms and two new projects marketed as contemporary successors to the greats: Celine Song's “Materialists” and Lena Dunham's “Too Much.” Do these depictions of modern love—or at least the search for it—evoke the same breathless feeling as the classics do? “I wonder if the crisis in rom-coms has to do with a crisis in how adult women want to be or want to see themselves,” Schwartz says. “I think both of these projects are basically trying to speak to the fact that everyone's ideals are in question.”Read, watch, and listen with the critics:“Sex, Love, and the State of the Rom-Com” (The New Yorker)“Materialists” (2025)“Too Much” (2025)“Working Girl” (1988)“You've Got Mail” (1998)“When Harry Met Sally” (1989)“Love & Basketball” (2000)“The Best Man” (1999)“Our Romance with Jane Austen” (The New Yorker)“Girls” (2012-17)“Adam's Rib” (1949)New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow Critics at Large wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Celine Song's films, "Past Lives" and "Materialists," invite the viewer to just slow down. To take in the silence, a gaze, the moments in between words. In her conversation with Rachel, Celine describes how she tries to slow down in her own life, how she's making peace with laziness and how she thinks of enjoying a good meal as something close to prayer. To listen sponsor-free and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org/wildcardLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
If you had told us a year ago that this summer would include installments of Jurassic World, Mission Impossible, Fantastic Four, Superman, John Wick, Lilo & Stitch, How To Train Your Dragon, and Megan, as well as original Pixar, Celine Song, and Brad Pitt movies...we would have told you it would be a MONSTER summer.More than halfway through it... it's anything but.Join Carl and Eitan as they explore how things are looking and where things might have gone wrong.
Send us a textBrothers Paul & Pete review "Ballerina: From the World of John Wick", starring Ana De Armas, Keanu Reeves, and Ian McShane.Next, they review "How to Train Your Dragon", the live-action remake of the Dreamworks Animation classic, starring Mason Thames, Nico Parker, and Gerard Butler.Then, they review "Materialists", the new Romance drama written and directed by Academy Award nominated Celine Song, starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal.Next, they review "28 Days Later", starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes.Then, they review "The Unholy Trinity", a western starring Pierce Brosnan, Samuel L. Jackson, and Brandon Lessard.Next, Pete reviews "Life of Chuck", starring Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, and Benjamin Pajak.Then, they review "Echo Valley", a new thriler on Apple TV+ starring Julianne Moore, Sydney Sweeney, and Domhnall Gleeson.Next, Paul reviews "Final Destination: Bloodlines", starring Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, and Rya KihlstedtThen, they review "Deep Cover", the Amazon Prime comedy starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed.Lastly, Pete reviews "Mountainhead", starring Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, and Corey Michael Smith.To listen on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaaction-podcast/id1634666134To listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1L78fn3C6RlKKdUihtiLyR?si=f31450db95724290Please make sure to like and subscribe to the Aaaction Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJFoiUHvdbaHaiIfN37BaQ#aaactionpodcast #podcast #film #movie #moviereview #moviepodcast #newmovie #amc #amctheatres #alist #amcpass #ballerina #johnwick #anadearmas #keanureeves #howtotrainyourdragon #dreamworks #materialists #28dayslater #finaldestinationbloodlines #mountainhead #deepcover #amazonprime #echovalley #lifeofchuck #unholytrinity
We loved Celine Song's first movie, Past Lives. We thought it was one of the best movies from last year's Oscar's. But could the Materialists live up to the hype? Well we try to figure it out in about 40 mins. Hope you enjoy! Follow us on Twitch -https://www.twitch.tv/soonerorlatertv Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SoonOrLaterTV Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@soonerorlatertv
On episode 294 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributors Josh Parham and Jay Ledbetter to play the Director Stock Market Game. Two years ago, the AW podcast team talked about the state of modern movie stars and discussed who might be the future movie stars of films. Given how the trend of the film industry is leaning more towards IP driven films and becoming a director's medium, it's only right the team did a follow-up episode to talk about some of the bright talent from behind the camera, and who could become the premiere visionary directors that we will follow for years of releases to come. With this in mind, Ryan, Josh, and Jay put together a list of directors under the age of fifty who they believe have the potential to join the rank of some of the greatest filmmakers of the modern era of cinema. The list of names included a wide range of talent like Emerald Fennell, Damien Chazelle, Ryan Coogler, Ari Aster, Celine Song, Jordan Peele, The Daniels, The Safdie Brothers, and many more the team had to decide if they were going to buy, sell, or hold the stock of these directors. It was a lot of fun doing this episode, we hope you enjoy it. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 2h19m. We will be back in next week to review the latest release, Superman. Till then, let's get into it. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).
You are not a catch, because you are not a fish. Alex and Zach have a date night for A24 and Celine's Song new RomCom (?) MATERIALISTS. We explore whether or not it's actually a RomCom and if the trailers built up expectations the movie couldn't match. We also talk through whether this movie, for all of its expert craftmanship, isn't filled out by its characters or actors.TIME STAMPS:0:27 - Intro1:14 - Non-Spoiler Review10:10 - Concession Stand24:37 - Reacting to Twitter Reactions / Other Plot Points35:48 - OutroFollow us on Instagram @a.z_moviereview. Follow us on Twitter @a_z_moviereview.
Ep. 332: Amy Taubin on Cloud, Tribeca (I Was Born This Way, Happy Birthday, Shadow Scholars), Twin Peaks, Outrageous, plus Mountainhead Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. The summer may have technically begun, but it's not truly the summer without our annual June-July-ish kick-off: a podcast with critic Amy Taubin! Once again she brings a selection of highlights gleaned from the Tribeca, including prize-winners and otherwise: I Was Born This Way (directed by Daniel Junge and Sam Pollard), Natchez (Suzannah Herbert), The Shadow Scholars (Eloise King), Cuerpo Celeste (Nayra Ilic García), Happy Birthday (Sarah Goher), and the delightful Lion King doc Runa Simi (Augusto Zegarra), with my chiming in about The Scout (Paula González-Nasser). But wait, that's not all: Amy also talks about Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Cloud (coming to U.S. theaters on July 18); her recent work on Twin Peaks, with a remarkable personal connection to David Lynch's work; and Outrageous, the very resonant TV series about the Mitford sisters. Plus: I ramble a bit about the latest movies from Celine Song, Materialists, and from Danny Boyle, 28 Years Later, as well as Jeremy Strong's feature-film directorial debut, the tech-bro-apocalypse satire Mountainhead. Please support the production of this podcast by signing up at: rapold.substack.com Photo by Steve Snodgrass
Celine Song's followup to 2023's gem Past Lives explores the world of matchmaking through a spin on the classic love triangle. Song turns her signature gentle tension on its head with a take on modern dating and transactional matrimony. Is it successful? Will lightning strike twice for the Oscar-nominated filmmaker? Tune in and find out...
It's officially summertime, and with the AC blasting in multiplexes around the globe, Film Comment Editors Clinton Krute and Devika Girish invited two fellow respite seekers, critics Alana Pockros and Adam Nayman, to chat about some of the buzziest new releases in circulation. The group begins with a deep dive into Celine Song's romantic comedy Materialists (2:50) before turning to Eva Victor's Sundance sensation Sorry, Baby (25:25); the racing blockbuster F1 (41:15), starring Brad Pitt; and the latest entry in Danny Boyle's zombie franchise, 28 Years Later (56:03).
Paul and Erin share their impressions of Wes Anderson's capitalist caper THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, Danny Boyle's postapocalyptic sequel 28 YEARS LATER, Celine Song's sophomore feature MATERIALISTS, David Cronenberg's grief-stricken drama THE SHROUDS and the Netflix hit KPOP DEMON HUNTERS before delving into older features such as MILLENNIUM MAMBO, STARS AT NOON and KHOON BHARI MAANG.
Episode 424: The Crew thinks Pedro Pascal is the clear choice in a love triangle while watching Celine Song's Materialists. Song's second feature as writer and director is just as layered, funny, heartbreaking, and joyous as her first film, Past Lives. She's able to weave all these emotions in a unique way that invites comparisons to James L Brooks and Woody Allen; her voice is that strong. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com
In this episode, Shelby and Laura react to Celine Song's newest film from A24: Materialists. Shelby explains why Materialists is a dating horror story with little comedic elements. We explore Dakota Johnson's strange line deliveries, ponder the allure of Pedro Pascal, and explain why we're so excited to have Chris Evans back on our screens. Tune in to hear why we were so let down by Celine Song's follow to Past Lives and why the ending felt confused and fell flat. Interested in critically acclaimed movie reviews? Check out our podcast episodes on the Cannes Film Festival, American Fiction, Barbie, Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer, Past Lives, Poor Things, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.To stay up to date on all things SWW: Follow @SistersWhoWatch on all social media channels (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn) Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out our website and fill out the contact information form.What should we watch next? Email us at sisterswhowatch@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram with your suggestions. Thank you for listening and we appreciate your support! Please rate, subscribe, download, share, and leave us a review :)
Love comes in many forms, a fact that's especially true when it plays out in the movies. On this week's show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss two films that embody the emotion we know as love in entirely different ways. First up is Wes Anderson's latest, titled “The Phoenician Scheme.” Following that is Celine Song's second feature film, titled simply “Materialists.”
Celine Song's new MATERIALISTS feints at being a romcom, but it's far too interested in the economic realities and calculated compromise of modern dating for the label to be a comfortable fit; its romantic leanings are more in line with the works of Jane Austen and several cinematic adaptations thereof, as laid out in the “movie syllabus” Song made for her film and which inspired this pairing. But MATERIALISTS is more of a riff on Austen than a flat-out homage, and Song's spin on the material worked better for some than others on this panel. We get into that before bringing Austen back into the picture via Joe Wright's PRIDE & PREJUDICE to see how past speaks to present when it comes to the intersection of wealth and marriage, the art of matchmaking, nature as the realm of romance vs. the cold scrutiny of society, and the centuries-spanning fear of being “left on the shelf” as a single woman. Then in Your Next Picture Show we touch on some of the other films on Song's list and how they might have fit into this pairing as a triple feature. Please share your thoughts about PRIDE & PREJUDICE, MATERIALISTS, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Joseph Kosinski's F1 THE MOVIE and Adam McKay's TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF RICKY BOBBY Intro: 00:00:00-00:02:43 Materialists discussion: 00:02:43-26:43 Materialists/Pride & Prejudice Connections: 00:26:43-52:41 Your Next Picture Show: 00:52:41-00:57:11 Next episode preview and goodbyes: 00:57:11-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh is joined by recurring guests Josh Brown and Denise Akerman to talk about the newest film from Celine Song and A24, "Materialists." They discuss what Song got right about the details and frustrations of modern dating, the ways in which she the real estate and economic challenges of New York City, if the film struck the right balance between focusing on Daktoa Johnson's Lucy's career as a matchmaker vs. her personal life, the performances of Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal as competing love interests and much more!
Alexis Soto, David Francisco, and Peter Martinez return to discuss the current state of movies and the ridiculous conversations happening around them, as well as new reviews for: "Ballerina," Celine Song's "Materialists," "How To Train Your Dragon," Wes Anderson's "The Phoenician Scheme," Mike Flanagan's "The Life of Chuck," Domee Shi and Adrian Molina's new Pixar film "Elio." And and the end David and Alexis return to discuss the explosive Hollywood Reporter article detailing Pixar's behind the scenes problems with Elio.Time Stamps0:00-1:10:42/Intro and The State of Movies1:10:43-1:28:30/Movie News1:28:31-1:42:35/Ballerina1:42:36-2:04:28/Materialists2:04:29-2:17:03/HTTYD Remake2:17:06-2:23:59/Phoenician Scheme2:24:00-2:48:22/Life of Chuck2:48:23-3:29:00/Elio3:29:01-4:52:15/Elio Behind the Scenes THR Article
New romantic comedy "Materialists" dives into the world of high-end dating in Manhattan, where luxury, status and desire blur the lines of love. Dakota Johnson stars as a professional matchmaker, caught between Pedro Pascal's millionaire dreamboat and Chris Evans as her idealistic ex. Oscar-nominated director Celine Song describes the film as a "Victorian romance for 2025", showing how dating today can feel like a game of social value and transactions. Eve Jackson meets Celine in Paris – and hits the streets – to ask: is love still about connection, or has it become a carefully calculated deal?
El segundo filme dirigido por Celine Song trata de dar un filo crítico a las relaciones y lo transnacional que pueden llegar a ser, sin embargo, falla ya que cae la naturaleza cuestionable y tóxica de los rom-coms. El filme está exhibiéndose en cines.
The director Celine Song won over audiences and critics alike with her first feature film, “Past Lives,” the semi-autobiographical tale of a married Korean American woman meeting up with her former childhood sweetheart. Now Song is back with another story about love called “Materialists.” This time the main character is a matchmaker, a job that Song did briefly in her early 20s.On this episode of “Modern Love,” Song reads Louise Rafkin's Modern Love essay “My View From the Margins,” about a relationship columnist who can't figure out love in her own life. And Song tells us how neither falling in love at age 24 nor making a career of writing about love has brought her any closer to understanding it. “It's the one thing that makes me feel like a fool,” Song says.For more Modern Love, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
On today's Driving While Screaming, a two-parter. On our drive to the festival (part 1: before), we discuss Celine Song's new film, 'Materialists.' More OCFF in part two... Check out OCFF 25 Support Why Does the Wilhelm Scream Keep in touch and read more at whydoesthewilhelmscream.com on instagram and threads @whydoesthewilhelmpod Find out more about upcoming Fort Worth Film Club screenings and events at fortworthfilmclub.com and @fortworthfilm Support the next generation of film lovers at reelhousefoundation.org and on facebook reelhousefoundation Artwork by @_mosla_
On this episode of What a Picture, Bryan and Hannah do a lot of math while they talk about Materialists, the 2025 movie directed by Celine Song.Email us at podcast@whatapicturepod.comWhat a Picture website: https://whatapicturepod.comBryan's Social Media: Letterboxd | BlueskyListen to our previous episode on Past Lives!Music is "Phaser" by Static in Verona.
Film critic Katie Walsh joins us to take a close look at the various desirable qualities of MATERIALISTS, the sophomore feature from director Celine Song. Then, we talk about movies that didn't quite match what their trailers were selling.What's GoodAlonso - Sick and Dirty by Michael KoreskyKatie - Love Island “I'm a mommy” memeKevin - full-on astrology chartITIDIC48 Films Awarded Tax Credits To Shoot in CaliforniaMegalopolis is Going on a RoadshowRobert Eggers Developing ‘A Christmas Carol' Adaptation at WBStaff PicksAlonso - Sorry, BabyKatie - Christiane FKevin - The Hunt for Red October Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher
Join hosts Matt Diaz and Ernesto Santos as we give you not one, not two, but four SPOILER REVIEWS of the newest films in theaters. Hear our thoughts on How to Train Your Dragon, DreamWorks' first live-action remake. 28 Years Later, the next chapter in the zombie horror franchise that sees the return of director Danny Boyle & writer Alex Garland. Materialists, a different kind of rom-com from Academy Award nominee Celine Song and has an all star cast of Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans & Pedro Pascal. And lastly, The Life of Chuck, a life-affirming, genre-bending film from Mike Flanagan, based on a short story by Stephen King. Time Stamps:05:26 - How to Train Your Dragon37:53 - 28 Years Later01:18:23 - Materialists 01:58:08 - The Life of Chuck
Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Materialists is our favorite film of the year, and not just because we love Dakota Johnson. Celine Song has basically created The Jane Austen Singularity, remixing and weaving in the best parts of Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility, and Emma into a totally fresh modern classic. We laughed, we cried, we theorized — let's get into it! LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com
A discourse-heavy episode is knocking at your door. Will you answer? We discuss the online claims that making your own food is “actually more expensive”, some of the odd weather events, Doja Cat, and Celine Song. Plus, a very VERY short rant from Michaela about Love Island. If people have been discoursing it… we discuss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Hunter and Peyton discuss Materialists, the new romantic comedy from director Celine Song, and check in on the bombshells of Love Island. Then they're joined by writer and activist Tourmaline to discuss her new book “Marsha” about the live of trans icon Masha P. Johnson. Follow @lemmesaythispod on Instagram, Tik Tok and Youtube for more from Lemme Say This.Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Lemme Say This on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new episodes on YouTube and listen to weekly exclusive bonus content by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/lemme-say-this/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pop in with us this week as we review Celine Song's new romance movie The Materialists and discuss whether or not the cast had chemistry. We're also talking Ginny & Georgia season 3, Mikey Madison turning down a Star Wars role and taking on an indie mermaid movie, and Will Smith's new song Pretty Girls. We're also discussing the recent accusations against Tyler Perry. Plus, what's going on with Justin and Hailey Bieber? TW: sexual assault, harassment The Materialists (2:26) Question of the Week (37:30) Ginny and Georgia season 3 (45:35) Mikey Madison new role (58:55) Tyler Perry accusations (1:06:52) Will Smith new song (1:10:46) Justin Bieber drama (1:18:35)
Celine Song's new not-quite-a-rom-com MATERIALISTS openly evokes Jane Austen in its focus on the rituals and codes of courtship, as well as its frankness about how one's net worth can shape their romantic prospects. That could have led us to any number of Austen adaptations, but few as instantly beguiling as Joe Wright's 2005 feature debut, PRIDE & PREJUDICE. So this week we're discussing what makes Wright's “muddy hem” take on the material stand out in a crowded field of Austen adaptations, whether the film's lush style complements or drowns out its substance, and why that hand flex made such a meme-able impression. And in Feedback, a listener schools us on poetry and philosophy as it relates to the most opaque segment of I'M NOT THERE. Please share your thoughts about PRIDE & PREJUDICE, MATERIALISTS, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Intro: 00:00:00-00:03:41 Pride & Prejudice Keynote: 00:03:41-00:28:59 Pride & Prejudice Discussion: 00:28:59-48:23 Feedback/outro: 00:48:23-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s time for a very special X-Ray Vision Double Date! Rosie is joined by Joelle, Abu, and Aaron to discuss their reactions to Celine Song’s Materialists. Is it a romantic comedy? Did Dakota and Pedro have chemistry? What the heck was going on with that opening scene??? Our team is very split on this movie, and we find out whether each person is willing to go on a second date with Lucy, John, and Harry. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last week, A24 released a new movie called Materialists starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal and directed by Celine Song. Critical praise was high, but audience reaction was…… The post e376. Deconstructing RomComs: Genre, Trope and Capitalism appeared first on The VoxPopcast.
Love is in the air in Celine Song's "Materialists" which reunites our trio of intrepid film critic matchmakers lead by Izzy (BKRewind) to help us answer the ultimate cinematic dilemma: Pedro Pascal or Chris Evans? If you're enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram!You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sign up with the link below. It really helps out the pod so we thank you in advance!https://go.nebula.tv/theonlypodcastaboutmoviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Adam and Josh review Celine Song's love-and-money triangle MATERIALISTS, the follow-up to her exquisite 2023 debut "Past Lives." Plus, reviews of Mike Flanagan's Stephen King adaptation THE LIFE OF CHUCK and Pixar's ELIO. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:37) Review: “Materialists” (00:01:38-00:36:48) Family / 20th Anniversary Messages (00:36:49-00:42:41) Review (JL): "Elio" (00:42:42-00:45:48) Next Week / Notes (00:45:49-00:52:27) Massacre Theatre (00:52:28-00:59:53) Review: "The Life of Chuck" (00:59:54-01:19:49) Credits / New Releases (01:19:50-01:22:54) Links: Cinema Interruptus: "The Player" https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/interruptus Celine Song's "Past Lives" https://www.filmspotting.net/episodes-archive/2023/6/23/925-asteroid-city-past-lives Stephen King Reviews https://www.filmspotting.net/episodes-archive/tag/stephen+king Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. -Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspotting.net/shop Follow: https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're obsessed with ‘Materialists' this week! Jodi and Nora first talk through some smaller stories that took the internet by storm, including Pedro Pascal's uncanny look-alike, who also happens to be the lighting designer for ‘The Daily Show' (2:45); Justin Bieber changing the world with his words “It's not clocking to you that I'm standing on business” (10:32); and the disastrous styling on Ryan Murphy's Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and JFK Jr. show (19:25). Then, they go all in on Celine Song's new movie, ‘Materialists,' starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, and they discuss why this movie is so fascinating and so fun to talk about (34:45). Finally, they give their summer 2025 ins and outs, from cocktails to makeup to fashion trends (1:16:00). Email us with your latest obsessions, opinions about ‘Materialists,' and summer 2025 ins and outs at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com! Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the 457th episode of Piecing It Together, Jennifer Howell joins me to talk about Materialists. Celine Song's follow-up to the indie darling Past Lives stars Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans in a love triangle. Puzzle pieces include They Came Together, The Wedding Planner, Hitch and the work of Jane Austen.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Materialists and the movies we discuss!Written by Celine SongDirected by Celine SongStarring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro PascalA24Jennifer Howell is the host of Every Rom Com PodcastCheck out Every Rom Com at https://www.everyromcom.com/And follow Jennifer on Twitter @EveryRomComPodMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAThe song at the end of the episode is "Thinkin' Bout You" from the upcoming 5th The Pup Pups album, Three Chords and The Pooch.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenYou can also support the show by checking out our Dashery store to buy shirts and more featuring Piecing It Together logos, movie designs, and artwork for my various music projects at https://bydavidrosen.dashery.com/Share the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don't forget to leave us a 5 star review on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or
Celine Song, writer-director of the new film Materialists, uses a similar framework that garnered her a lot of admiration from moviegoers. In her feature directorial debut, Past Lives, the lead character Nora struggles to manage a love triangle, only for her to discover what the differences are between these lives she’s romanticized. In Materialists, Lucy deals with a similar problem, although the film spends a lot more time on why we date, and the equations we come up with in our head to find ‘the one.’ Today on FilmWeek, we’re joined by Materialists writer-director Celine Song, and getting a sense of how she created this world that reflects today’s dating culture.
This week, Da7e is out seeing movies, so Katey, Patches, and David slam together to talk about Tom Cruise getting an Honorary Academy Award this year, Katey’s kids kinda MEH’d the new How To Train Your Dragon, then Katey and David go at Materialists, Celine Song’s follow-up to Past Lives. There’s a SPOILER GONG in […]
Mix rom-com classics like Broadcast News and You've Got Mail with today's impossible dating market and what you might get is Materialists. The new A24 film starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal is the latest from Celine Song who also wrote and directed 2023's indie-hit Past Lives.On today's episode of The Run-Through, Chloe and Vogue's research manager and senior digital line editor Lisa Macabasco ask Celine what romcoms she adores, her vote for best love triangle and how her brief, real-life stint as a matchmaker inspired the film.Earlier in the show, Chioma and Chloe dive into Francesco Risso's departure from Marni and Martine Rose's fabulous Men's Spring 2026 show, which created quite a buzz in London over the weekend. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Ira and Louis discuss Celine Song's new romantic film Materialists, the best protest films, rude Emmy rules, new Grammys country music categories, Ryan Tedder's tribute to the U.S. Army, and the passings of Brian Wilson, Sly Stone, and Ananda Lewis. Danielle Deadwyler joins to discuss her new film 40 Acres and the art that inspires her creative process. Plus, an announcement about the future of Keep It.
The director Celine Song won over audiences and critics alike with her first feature film, “Past Lives,” the semi-autobiographical tale of a married Korean American woman meeting up with her former childhood sweetheart. Now Song is back with another story about love called “The Materialists.” This time the main character is a matchmaker, a job that Song did briefly in her early 20s.Today on the show, Song reads Louise Rafkin's Modern Love essay “My View From the Margins,” about a relationship columnist who can't figure out love in her own life. And Song tells us how neither falling in love at age 24 nor making a career of writing about love has brought her any closer to understanding it. “It's the one thing that makes me feel like a fool,” Song says.Here's how to submit a Modern Love essay to The New York Times.Here's how to submit a Tiny Love Story. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
ERK chats with director and writer CELINE SONG (PAST LIVES) in the midst of her latest movie premiere, MATERIALISTS, starring DAKOTA JOHNSON, PEDRO PASCAL, and CHRIS EVANS. The two dive deep into New York culture, love in a data world, SEX AND THE CITY, reality vs. cinema, and much more. As CHARLI XCX dubbed, it's "Celine Song Summer," and we concur. Host: Evan Ross KatzEditor: Sophia AsmuthShow links: Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sean and Amanda have an in-depth conversation and unpack their very mixed feelings on a pair of two new releases coming this weekend. They start with Celine Song's ‘Materialists' and celebrate Song's wonderful writing while also exploring their inability to connect to Dakota Johnson's and Pedro Pascal's performances of the material (1:46). Then, they create their list of the top five movie love triangles of all time (45:10). Next, they discuss Mike Flanagan's newest Stephen King adaptation, ‘The Life of Chuck,' and explore why they think it will be such a divisive movie (53:57). Finally, Sean is joined by Flanagan to talk about his relationship to King, why he felt that this was the right time to make a shift away from horror, and how to tightrope walk the thin line between corniness and sincerity (1:21:01). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Mike Flanagan Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices