Materialists

"Materialists" (2025, dir. Celine Song) is a rom-com about a NYC matchmaker (Dakota Johnson) torn between a rich banker (Chris Evans) and a working-class waiter (Pedro Pascal), exploring materialism vs. authentic love. Casting includes Latino actor Pascal in a lead role, offering mild diversity, but no evident progressive messaging, identity politics, or social justice themes. Prioritizes classic romantic tension and class contrasts over DEI agendas; standard A24 indie fare without heavy "woke" overlay. (78 words)