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In Materialists, Celine Song Brings Heart and Depth to the Modern Rom-Com
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In Materialists, Celine Song Brings Heart and Depth to the Modern Rom-Com

A sharp film about love, algorithms, and what happens when the formula falls apart.

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Chris Miller
Jun 15, 2025
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Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal. Photo credit: Atsushi Nishijima

I didn’t originally plan to write stories outside of Cabarrus County, but I’ve always had a deep love for movies — especially the kind that linger in your mind after the credits roll.

Over the years, I’ve written the occasional film review and documented the standouts on my Letterboxd account. I just saw a romantic comedy called Materialists, and it was one of those rare films that’s both genuinely fun and unexpectedly thoughtful.

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