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Don’t Sleep on These Films *Not* Directed by Men in 2025

Let's take a look back at the films woman and nonbinary directors released in 2025, from Academy Award winners to debut filmmakers.

The Mary Sue

Materialists Is An Undeniable Hit, But The Director Doesn't Think Viewers Should Know It's Popular

Her point fits perfectly with the movie.

Cinemablend

5 movies like 'Materialists' but better that you can stream now

If Celine Song's steamy romcom 'Materialists" fell flat for you, here are five romcoms worth adding to your watchlist instead.

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I Loved Materialists, And I Think The 'Controversy' Only Proves Why We Need More Movies Like It

"Why does anyone even get married?"

Cinemablend

7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (November 7)

From the final Marvel movie of 2025 to Vince Gilligan's big-budget new TV show, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

TechRadar

Brief Encounter at 80: why we’re still falling for David Lean’s 1945 romance

The story of hot tea and unconsummated love hails from a very different era – and was far from easy to make. Yet it remains a key influence for film-makers from Sofia Coppola to Celine Song, James Ivory to Greta Gerwig

The Guardian - UK

From The Fantastic Four: First Steps to Pluribus, these are the best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and more

Check out our guide to the best movies and shows streaming this week, November 3–November 9

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New on HBO Max in November 2025 — all the new shows and movies to watch

Our comprehensive guide to everything that's streaming on HBO Max in November 2025, including "I Love LA," "Materialists" and more.

Tom’s Guide

Cinemagoers tutted – but in Materialists, I finally saw a true reflection of today’s dating market

The brutal reality is that if you don’t come from money, the best way to boost your finances is through a relationship, says journalist Elle Hunt

The Guardian - UK

From Materialists to Adam Kay: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Celine Song follows up her acclaimed film Past Lives with another romantic entanglement, while the doctor turned standup tours a new book and comic set

The Guardian - UK

‘I charge upwards of £100k’: What it’s really like to be a millionaire matchmaker

IN FOCUS: Celine Song’s new romcom ‘Materialists’ follows Dakota Johnson as a high-flying matchmaker. Lydia Spencer-Elliott chats to real-life professional cupid Inga Verbeeck about how she finds love for the rich and famous

The Independent UK

Materialists Director Responds To Fans Who Think Chris Evans’ Character Represents ‘Broke Man Propaganda,’ And I Think Her Take Is Compelling

Celine Song weighed in on the major Materialists' criticism.

Cinemablend

Materialists review – Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal in a movie that can’t decide if it’s a romcom, a farce, or a dark drama

3/5 Celine Song’s follow-up to ‘Past Lives’ has divided audiences in the US, but its wavering tone might also be the point

The Independent UK

The heart triumphs over all things: why ‘anti-capitalist romcom’ Materialists isn’t just a fantasy

Celine Song’s new film may have hint of glossy 2000s romcom about it, but its take on the age old question of love or money has the cynicism of today

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Materialists review – Dakota Johnson torn between Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans in charming romcom

Johnson plays a matchmaker who has to choose between wealthy new suitor Pascal and broke ex Evans, but the outcome feels a little undramatic

The Mary Sue

Celine Song defends ‘Materialists’ wealth disparity (and rightfully so)

Some of you guys don't actually want to engage in meaningful conversations about films.

The Guardian - AU

Five Great Reads: the killing code, our AI future and a Sydney Sweeney culture war

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Claire Keenan

Cinemablend

I Finally Watched Materialists, And We Need To Talk About That Ending Because I Don't Believe It

I'm not so sure about this.

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Evening Standard

Materialists review: All the beautiful people, none of the feeling

3/5 The central love triangle between Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans could have been romcom catnip — instead, it ends up feeling firmly two-dimensional

The Guardian - US

Spike Lee, Adam McKay and over 2,000 writers decry Trump’s ‘un-American’ actions in open letter

Screenwriters from Writers Guild of America, also including David Simon and Celine Song, call out president’s ‘authoritarian assault’ on free speech

Marie Claire

The Rom-Com Is Having an Identity Crisis

This summer's on-screen love stories are more bleak than bubbly. What does that say about modern dating—and what audiences want from the genre now?

International Business Times UK

My Best Friend's Wedding' Sequel In The Works? Cast Updates, Possible Plot, and Release Date Rumours

Sony confirms 'My Best Friend's Wedding' sequel is in development, with cast updates, plot speculation, and no official release date yet.

The Independent UK

Julia Roberts’ My Best Friend’s Wedding ‘getting sequel’ after 28 years

Screenplay will be written by ‘Past Lives’ writer-director Celine Song

Cinemablend

A Beloved Julia Roberts Movie Is Getting A Sequel, And I'm All In Over Who's Already Involved

I'm saying a little prayer this really happens.

The Guardian - US

My Best Friend’s Wedding 2: Celine Song to write sequel to hit comedy

The Past Lives and Materialists writer-director is set to pen a follow-up to the dark, Julia Roberts-led 1997 favourite

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