Watch the all new trailer for Verity below:

Here’s the official synopsis below:

Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson) is a writer in need of work when she is contacted by Jeremy Crawford (Josh Hartnett). Jeremy’s wife is bestselling author Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway), and due to a mysterious accident, she is unable to finish her successful book series. Jeremy asks Lowen to complete the series, and while working on it, she discovers a manuscript that raises questions regarding Verity’s psychological well being and possible links to her publications.

Filmmaker Michael Showalter (Oh. What, Fun., The Eyes of Tammy Faye) really changes up here, as he jumps headfirst into this unsettling, and rather at times gruesome new tale of obsession, lust and identity and presents a Grand-Guignol like tale that instantly pulls audiences in. Set to a freakish rendering of Kylie Minogue’s ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head’, Verity is sure to deliver a fright.

Dakota Johnson, herself no stranger to tales of wild obsessions and wanton scandels, is almost cast against type as ambitious writer Lowen Ashleigh who is pulled into a world that takes her for a hell of s freakish ride, and she’ll certainly be on edge. Juxtaposing her is Acadmey Award-winner Anne Hathaway as the now quadriplegic Verity Crawford… or so she appears to be, but as Lowen looks further a terrifyingly dangerous secret lies at the very heart of Verity’s position. Josh Hartnett rounds at the cast as Verity’s seedy husband Jeremy, and he’s a man with his own desires, and isn’t to worried about temptations… or getting caught.

The whole picture has an almost Misery style quality to it, but it’s almost the reverse, where the invalid is now the monster, and it’s every one’s turn to a victim. Showalter balances the utter terror of this burning psychological thriller, with an almost haunted house-monster picture, and Verity is going to keep audiences on edge.

Ready yourselves for sheer psychological terror when Verity arrives in cinemas this October.

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A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker (Dakota Johnson) finds herself torn between the perfect match (Pedro Pascal) and her imperfect ex (Chris Evans).

As a cinematic feature, Materialists is hands down the most original film we’ve seen in a very long time, and this is a romantic drama unlike any other you’ve witnessed before. Filmmaker Celine Song’s thoughts and feelings on the subject matter of dating, relationships and romance in relation to Materialists are informed by her past as a matchmaker, and she’s far and away one of the smartest working directors at the moment. There’s a deep sense of thought and whipsmart intellect present in Materialists, and it’s almost like you’ve walked in expecting some kind of run-of-the-mill romance film but instead have been treated to a thought-provoking narrative that examines the idea of human worth when it comes to marriage and connection and just where love fits into all of it.

While not wanting to divulge specific plot points or narrative features, as Materialists is best viewed when going into it with the mystery still in tack, this film takes you in many different directions, and its’ narrative, which is extremely character-driven, will keep you primed thanks to some interesting choices on behalf of Song, and a few shock revelations.

While some will believe that Materialists is your standard romantic comedy, it is rather a deeply thought-provoking drama examining themes of connection, worth, dating as a numbers game, and just what place romance and love have in relation to a world that has now come to commoditise and gamify every interaction we now engage in within our modern world. As an audience member who was seeking a fresh hook and looking for the unexpected, this really spoke to me.

Song’s approach to the romance genre as delivered through Materialists was utterly original and different, and the beats and structure of this story keep you engaged and dialled in all the way through. While this is a story of deep emotional complexity and dramatic tension, there is also an unexpected comedy that speaks softly and provides much-needed levity when you least expect it. It also must be said that this is romance filtered through the A24 lens, and this adds to the intricacy of the whole experience of Materialists and is a major driver of the original feeling and experience of the film for audiences.

Cast as the central character of Lucy is Dakota Johnson, and she perfectly embodies her character as the girl in control who, through the beats of this story, has to take a very big look at herself and the life she’s chosen to lead. For Johnson’s Lucy, everything, but especially dating and relationships, comes down to the math. And she has it all figured out. Like a cross between a claims adjuster, banker and mortician, Lucy’s job as a top matchmaker causes her to see people as nothing more than numbers and data points, and all of it in the context of our most important human connection: love. And this is where things get interesting.

Lucy hasn’t given up on love; in fact, she believes wholeheartedly in the joys of marriage and sharing a life with a significant other. However, her quest for self-acceptance and a fulfilling love is intricately tied to her clients’ needs and desires. In Materialists, she embarks on a journey to discover what will truly make her happy. Throughout the story, Johnson faces numerous choices and emotional challenges, and Song’s narrative unfolds with plenty of twists and surprises that will keep the audience engaged in her performance.

Caught up in a very intriguing love triangle in Materialists is Chris Evans as John, Lucy’s ex, who doesn’t even have the luxury of being an everyman but is simply just imperfect. As a part-time waiter and full-time struggling actor, John is a man whose life has gone nowhere and who, in Lucy’s data-driven, economic dating pool, doesn’t even get a look in. As one of Hollywood’s most handsome faces, Materialists and the role of John allow Evans to play completely against type, and there’s a raw sincerity in his character. While the word struggle seems to be synonymous with him, his intentions are above board, and he is genuinely trying throughout this narrative to prove his worth; and he has to confront his feelings and his past in order to move on from his present and into his future. What we get with Evans’ John is a very different type of performance from the actor, and he has an interesting place within this narrative.

Completing the triangle is the man of the moment, Pedro Pascal, and he brings a complete swooning charm as the seemingly perfect New York bachelor, Harry. Handsome, charming, elegant, cultured, fit, tall and most importantly, obscenely wealthy, Harry is a ‘unicorn’, and he soon catches the eye of Lucy, but in a surprise, it’s him giving the chase, and again, this is where the interest builds. As Harry, Pascal appears as his most open and inviting in any of the roles he plays, and while from the film’s marketing materials, you feel Harry’s character is going to move one way, he actually goes in the complete opposite direction. There’s an openness and introspection present within Harry’s character, and his interactions with Lucy, although deeply romantic and bubbly, also present a different type of romantic lead. Materialists see Pascal at his most attractive in the whole context, from appearance to character, and he’ll spark the interest of audience members.

As a cinema experience, Materialists is an utterly gorgeous picture to witness, and this is a film event that manifests itself as a love letter to New York and its community, vibe and atmosphere. Beautifully shot with crisp attention to light and colour by cinematographer Shabier Kirchner on 35mm film stock, there’s a crispness to the imagery, and the experience of seeing Materialists up on the big screen makes for an experience you’ll truly cherish. Materialists builds an atmosphere about it, and from lavish Manhatten penthouses to charming East Village streets to the grungy Brooklyn Burroughs, the very spirit of the New York character is carried into Materialists, and this is a film dripping with authenticity that celebrates not only an environment that never stops moving but that also draws many lovers to it.

Materialists offers a true cinematic experience, showcasing Celine Song’s remarkable talent and deep understanding of storytelling. One of the central themes of the film is the concept of value, which the characters repeatedly confront. This theme is not only explored through the competitive New York dating scene, where money often dictates worth, but also through the reduction of people, and even the idea of love, to mere numbers. This reduction is accompanied by a long list of unrealistic expectations for an ideal partner, which few can ever fulfil.

Song encourages audiences to look beyond superficial appearances. By exploring both desire and honesty, she highlights how recognising intrinsic value and seeking genuine connections can lead to more fulfilling relationships. The film prompts us to question whether, in our fast-paced, modern age — where dating has become a gamified ‘market system’ — we might be better off by opening ourselves up to love and acknowledging the inherent worth we each possess, as well as the worth we can offer others.

Celine Song’s Materialists is a captivating exploration of three characters navigating the complexities of modern dating. The film illustrates how intrinsic worth and genuine connection ultimately outweigh mere data, and it stands out as one of the most clever and original pieces of cinema released this year, showcasing the unique talent of Celine Song. Audiences are sure to fall in love with this Materialists.

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The buzz is building for Celine Song’s romantic drama Materialists, which also happens to be a forthcoming release from A24. With its rom-com vibes and a principal cast that includes Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, it’s becoming a must-watch for audiences! A new trailer has just arrived, which gives audiences a deeper look into what we can expect from it.

Watch the brand new trailer for Materialists below:

Here’s the official synopsis:

A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker (Dakota Johnson) finds herself torn between the perfect match (Pedro Pascal) and her imperfect ex (Chris Evans).

Drawing from her own past as a matchmaker, Song has crafted a film that examines ideas of connection and romance, and looks into just why, for many of us, love is now just a numbers game, rather than actually one of emotions. Her back-and-forth drama with Johnson’s Lucy, who is caught in a love triangle between John (Evans) and Harry (Pascal), will definitely keep audiences guessing, and it’s clear that Song is asking audiences to examine their own relationship to romance with this release.

Adding to buzz of it, and building off of the film’s recent trailers, is the nostalgic rom-com vibes of the early-2000s that Materialists is aligning itself with, especially in its most recent trailer, and for audiences who have felt starved of the rom-com bug for some time, this makes it that much more of an exciting release. The film also happens to be beautifully shot by cinematographer Shabier Kirchner, and it’s all making for a very special cinematic experience for audiences.

Get ready to make a match when Materialists arrives in cinemas on June 12.

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Watch the brand new ‘True Romance’ trailer for Materialists below:

Here’s the official synopsis:

A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker (Dakota Johnson) finds herself torn between the perfect match (Pedro Pascal) and her imperfect ex (Chris Evans).

Complete with a distinctive 2000-era voiceover and a magical, almost ethereal rendition of Madonna’s classic pop ballad, ‘Material Girl,’ this new trailer for Materialists is giving us all the feels. It’s got the flavour and energy of the romantic dramas and rom-coms that used to be such a staple of modern cinema and are now starting to make a great comeback to cinema, especially following the smash-hit success of Anyone But You.

This new trailer digs deep into the nostalgic vibes that the Millennial set is aching for. Song’s perfectly crafted narrative and beautiful image-making completely wash over the audience. The cast for this one is an absolute knockout thanks to the presence of Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal. For those looking for perfect cinematic bliss, well, you’ll get it here in Materialists.

Filmed exclusively in New York City, and shot exclusively on 35mm film, Materialists has an energy and life about it that utterly draws you in, and with a talent as fresh and impressive as Song behind the camera who is able to lean heavily into the drama of human emotions, this one will really hit home.

Prepare yourself for an exploration of what true love is really worth when Materialists arrives in cinemas on June 12.

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Watch the brand new trailer for Celine Song’s Materialists below:

Here’s the official synopsis:

A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker (Dakota Johnson) finds herself torn between the perfect match (Pedro Pascal) and her imperfect ex (Chris Evans).

This first trailer for Materialists promises a richly textured character study of love and relationships as expert matchmaker Lucy (Johnson), begins to question her own talents for love, when she is suddenly in a clash of desire and heart after she runs into former flame John (Evans), even though she’s pursuing the hunky and seemingly perfect Randy (Pascal).

The film crackles with easy flirtations, and Song’s fantastic use of dialogue and setting build out the intrigue in the first trailer, while also allowing her to keep her cards close to the chest in relation to narrative and motivation, and there’s definitely a hearty dose of intrigue present within the picture itself.

Stylistically, Materialists looks like one of the slickest, grooviest watches of the year. There’s an easy-going, laid-back cool about the production, with a touch of effortless glamour that is sure to woo audiences and make this one a must-watch on the big screen.

 

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Materialists has plenty of charm and charisma about it and driven by Celine Song’s one-of-a-kind cinematic voice and the fantastic core trio of Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal will make it must-watch in cinemas when it arrives in cinemas on June 12.

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The new trailer is here and it’s a real mindbender. Check it out below:

Here’s the official synopsis:

Seven strangers, each with a secret to bury, meet at Lake Tahoe’s El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark past in 1969. Over the course of one fateful night, everyone will have a last shot at redemption… before everything goes to hell. A young concierge (Lewis Pullman) greets the strangers: a down-on-his-luck priest (Jeff Bridges), a singer (Cynthia Erivo), an impressionable Southern girl (Cailee Spaeny) and her older sister (Dakota Johnson), a vacuum cleaner salesman (Jon Hamm), and a charismatic cult leader (Chris Hemsworth).

Following on from the first trailer we know get a deeper dive into Goddard’s twisting 1960s mystery world as seven strangers are forced together for a wild and unpredictable night. Goddard appears to have grabbed the noir genre and has really spun it 360 degrees in the other way.

Along with his trippy narrative he’s also got a stellar cast with some knockout performances, chief among them is Hollywood’s leading hunk, Chris Hemsworth, who delivers a sinister and scary performance as a cult leader by the name of Billy Lee who has his eyes set on the younger sister of Dakota Johnson Southern criminal Emily Summerspring.

In addition to Hemsworth and Johnson the cast also features Jeff Bridges, Jon Hamm, Cynthia Erivo, Cailee Spaeny and newcomer Lewis Pullman…and all of them have their secrets to hide in what will be a very tense piece of noir infused cinema.

The film’s unique setting of the El Royale, a bi-coastal hotel that is situated directly between Nevada and California also has plenty of secrets of its own, and with the addition of a stunning soundtrack featuring the likes of Deep Purple and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons you can be sure that this will be a rocking good time.

Get ready to have your mind warped when Bad Times at the El Royale arrives in cinemas on October 11.

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Check it out below:

Here’s the official synopsis:

Set against the impending marriage of Christian (Jamie Dornan) and Anastasia (Dakota Johnson), the new teaser chronicles Ana’s growing dominance over Christian as they unite as one…along with the creepy presence of the bitter and predatory Jack Hyde (Eric Johnson), who appears to have some wicked plans of his own for Ana.

Things look stronger than ever for Christian and Ana this time with the bells of marital bliss ringing out, but new temptations also arise. And while jealousies and possessiveness where normally part of Christian’s behaviour it now appears that Ana will find herself calling the shots. She’ll also have to contend with the presence of other women in Christian’s life including the manipulative Elena Lincoln (Kim Basinger) better known as ‘Mrs. Robinson’.

The new trailer also promises plenty of steamy action within the confines of the Red Room, and director James Foley’s direction evokes the intense erotic-thrillers of the 1980s such as Basic Instinct, with Eric Johnson channelling a predatory dangerousness as the devilish Jack Hyde, who is now stalking Ana with a vengeance.

Prepare for all kinds of spice when Fifty Shades Freed is released in cinemas on February 8, 2018.

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The new trailer strikes the right balance between romantic love story and hard-edged thriller with new director James Foley (Fear, The Corruptor) appearing to take cues from the erotic thrillers of the 1980s.

The new trailer also highlights the sultry duet from Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik titled “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” which is sure to be a must add to your playlist just as The Weeknd’s “Earned It” was back in 2015.

Fifty Shades Darker is sure to be one of 2017’s biggest event movies and is set to be released in New Zealand and Australia on February 9 and in the US and UK on February 10.

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