Celine Song's new film "Materialists" explores romance and wealth

On Across the Movie Aisle this week, we asked if MATERIALISTS works (yes and no) and if boycotting Mubi on BDS grounds will work (no, unless your desire is to hurt independent film). www.thebulwark.com/p/indie-cinemas-hypocrisy-problem

Spoke to 5 NYC matchmakers about what Materialists gets wright and wrong about the world of matchmaking for @TIME. Such a great experience and got some truly fascinating insights! time.com/7292743/matchmakers-react-to-materialists/

still think materialists is very good but more importantly i think dakota johnson is a bonafide movie star, which is not necessarily the same as being a good actor. wrote about why the film is a great, self-reflexive example of dakota johnson being both www.salon.com/2025/06/17/dakota-johnson-isnt-a-actor-she-just-knows-how-to-play-the-game/

I don't have a dog in the Materialists good or bad debate, but I did really love that wedding scene. this week's Tap In column: www.gq.com/story/the-anti-romantic-moment-that-makes-materialists-great