About this episode
The episode discusses the intersection of money and dating in the film Materialists.
Welcome to a very special Money On Film miniseries! Over three episodes, Slate Money’s Felix Salmon and Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe revisit three films at the intersection of culture and finance. On this episode, Felix and Nadira discuss dating and money in Celine Song’s 2025 romantic comedy Materialists , which centers on a love triangle between a millionaire matchmaker (Dakota Johnson), a hunky financier (Pedro Pascal), and an old flame and out-of-work actor (Chris Evans). While not particularly romantic or comedic, the film raises questions about the role money plays in modern dating, how we select partners based on financial viability, and whether romance itself might be a bit overrated. Next time on Money On Film : Spirited Away . See you then! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Felix Salmon
Guest: Nadira Goffe
Topics covered
- money
- dating
- romantic comedy
- finance
- love triangle
- modern relationships
Keywords
- money
- dating
- romantic comedy
- Materialists
- Celine Song
- love triangle
- finance
- relationships
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Materialists, Spirited Away
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