On the Podcast: Celine Song on ‘Materialists,' Matchmaking, and Her Favorite Rom-Coms
Everyone's talking about the new A24 film Materialists—and for good reason. It's not only an exploration of today's impossible dating scene, but also a standout addition to the modern rom-com canon, paying homage to classics like Broadcast News and You've Got Mail.
On today's episode of The Run-Through, Chloe and Lisa Macabasco, Vogue's research manager and senior digital line editor, sit down with director Celine Song (Past Lives) to talk about the inspiration behind the film and Song's brief, real-life stint as a matchmaker—just like Lucy, the character played by Dakota Johnson.
Earlier in the show, Chioma and Chloe dive into Francesco Risso's departure from Marni and Martine Rose's fabulous men's spring 2026 show, which created quite a buzz in London over the weekend.
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