The Movie Podcast Materialists Interview with Academy Award Nominee Celine Song and Review Discussion
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Jun 13, 2025 
Celine Song, an Academy Award nominee for her film Past Lives and director of Materialists, joins to discuss her latest project starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal. They explore the intricacies of modern love and the film's critique of materialism in relationships. Celine shares insights on her unique casting process and the challenges of filming in New York City. The conversation reveals how artistic choices enhance storytelling, highlighting the emotional depths of love portrayed on screen.
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Texture Makes New York Feel Real
- Anthony highlights the tactile character film stock adds, giving the movie texture and noise digital films often lack.
- He says Materialists captures New York's architecture and contrast between luxurious and run-down spaces in a way digital sheen wouldn't.
Casting As Matchmaking
- Celine Song describes meeting actors as a matchmaking process, falling in love with them in early conversations.
- She texted producers after lunch with Dakota Johnson saying, "I think I found our Lucy."
Film Stock Shapes City Romance
- Celine Song chose 35mm film to love the city visually and to achieve richer colors and texture.
- She says New York simply "looks beautiful on film" and the medium reinforced the movie's affection for the city.