‘Modern Love’: "Materialists" Director Celine Song Believes in Love at First Conversation
The Daily
2025/06/29
‘Modern Love’: "Materialists" Director Celine Song Believes in Love at First Conversation
‘Modern Love’: "Materialists" Director Celine Song Believes in Love at First Conversation

The Daily
2025/06/29
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The director Celine Song won over audiences and critics alike with her first feature film, “Past Lives,” the semi-autobiographical tale of a married Korean American woman meeting up with her former childhood sweetheart. Now Song is back with another story ...
Highlights
Highlights
Celine Song, the acclaimed director behind 'Past Lives,' returns with another exploration of love in her new film 'Materialists.' This time, she delves into the world of matchmaking through a protagonist who, like Song herself, struggles to find love despite being immersed in its pursuit. In this episode of 'Modern Love,' Song reflects on the paradox of love—how it eludes understanding even as it shapes our lives. She also reads an essay by Louise Rafkin, whose own experiences mirror the contradictions many face when navigating romantic relationships.
Chapters
Chapters
From Matchmaker to Filmmaker: Celine Song's Journey Through Love
00:00Why Understanding Love Feels Like Trying to Catch Smoke
11:47The Columnist Who Knew Everything About Love—Except How to Live It
15:03What Makes Someone 'The One'? Stories That Challenge Our Assumptions
22:50Love in Small Moments: Why Grand Gestures Aren’t What Last”
31:07Transcript
Transcript
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