Dakota Johnson, daughter of actors Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, offers a candid critique of Hollywood's preference for sequels and remakes despite audiences wanting new experiences.

The ambition of Celine Song’s “Materialists” — her romantic comedy-drama starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal — is apparent from the first frame. Shot on 35mm film, the movie opens with a towering wide shot not of modern-day New York City, but a verdant forest, where we watch two cave people fall in love.

When I tweeted that Materialists was for “romantics, realists, and yearners,” I didn’t expect the tweet to go viral — or for it to become a central quote in the movie’s marketing. But it’s true. After years of craving a smart,

On paper, Materialists is perfection. It's a love triangle romantic comedy, headlined by three movie stars with which the Internet is absolutely obsessed: Chris Evans, Dakota Johnson, and Pedro Pascal.

Dakota Johnson's split from Chris Martin and her role in 'Materialists' spark interest as she navigates career and love life changes in 2025

Oscar-nominated “Past Lives” filmmaker Celine Song's new film “Materialists” was inspired by the brief time she worked as a matchmaker in New York.

A review of 'Materialists' Celine Song's sublime Romantic Drama with Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal in the world of matchmaking in NYC

Celine Song’s follow-up to ‘Past Lives’ breaks down the economics of love, featuring not one but two internet boyfriends

Dakota Johnson sets people up for a living in the new film from writer-director Celine Song. But what's it like to be a matchmaker in real life?

Celine Song’s romantic tale, starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans, offers thrilling dialogue but some puzzling silences.