Celine Song has generated plenty of interest and acclaim off her directing debut Past Lives - and her new romantic drama Materialists has attracted attention from film fans.

Materialists stars Dakota Johnson as a successful match-maker for New York's elite singles who's torn between two potential suitors of her own.

Celine Song says she used her own experiences as a matchmaker to help craft the film.

"The reason why I quit - the job was too fun. My day job ended up being too fun. It's so fascinating because all these strangers of all kinds just tell you what's in their heart."

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Celine Song has generated plenty of interest and acclaim off her directing debut Past Lives - and her new romantic drama Materialists has attracted attention from film fans.
Materialists&nbsp;stars Dakota Johnson as a successful match-maker for New York's elite singles who's torn between two potential suitors of her own.
Celine Song says she used her own experiences as a matchmaker to help craft the film.
"The reason why I quit - the job was too fun. My day job ended up being too fun. It's so fascinating because all these strangers of all kinds just tell you what's in their heart."
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Celine Song: director on her new film 'Materialists'

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