Dakota Johnson and director Celine Song rethink the rom-com with 'Materialists'
The happily ever after of “Babygirl” doesn’t involve that younger man. It doesn’t really involve a man at all. Or babies. (Romy is the milk-drinker here, she needs no competition.) It demands that Romy recognize and pursue what she actively desires. That’s the promise and gift of some of the best of these works (like Wong’s hour, like “All Fours,”... See more
Middle Age Is Sexy Now
personal notes:
JULIE AND HERSELF:
feeling like she is “a supporting character in her own life.”
She floats between different career paths as the years go by
Julie can demand attention at times
JULIE AND HER RELATIONSHIPS:
AKSIEL:
Both Julie and Aksiel loved each other almost unconditionally and understood each other very deeply. Even Julie admitted no
This is a beautiful film about love and dreams, and how the two impact each other. Los Angeles is filled with dreamers, and sometimes it takes a partner to make your dream come true.