Monday Night Film Series presents THE MATERIALISTS-FR

Event date(s): November 17, 2025
Time(s): 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Category: Fredericton
Location: Fredericton

The Monday Night Film Series presents MATERIALISTS on Monday November 17th at 7:30pm in Tilley 102, UNB. 

In Materialists, writer-director Celine Song (Past Lives) delivers a sharp, stylish, and emotionally layered romantic dramedy set in the glittering world of New York’s elite. Dakota Johnson stars as Lucy, a high-end matchmaker who’s built a career selling the dream of love—while privately believing in marrying for money. 

Her carefully curated life is upended when she meets Harry (Pedro Pascal), a wealthy and charming client who wants to date her, just as her ex-boyfriend John (Chris Evans), a struggling actor with undeniable chemistry, reappears. Torn between two very different men, Lucy must confront her own beliefs about love, ambition, and self-worth. 

With echoes of Jane Austen and early-2000s rom-coms, Materialists blends biting wit with genuine vulnerability, exploring the transactional nature of modern relationships and the emotional cost of choosing between security and passion. Song’s nuanced script and standout performances elevate this love triangle into a poignant reflection on what we truly value in others—and in ourselves.

Song’s mastery of the filmmaking form can’t be overstated, while Johnson, Evans, and Pascal are all terrific and possess note-perfect alchemy together. Maxance Vincent, Film Speak 

Celine Song's follow up to Past Lives, is a clever dry takedown of the traditional Hollywood rom-com. Johnson, Evans and Pascal are great in this romantic drama for grown-ups. Fico Cangiano, CineXpress 

This year, 29 limited release, independent foreign & Canadian films will be shown. Admission is $10/film, but a yearly film society membership reduces admission cost to $7/film. The series is open to all. Memberships are available at Tilley 102 every Monday night.

For further info, contact NB Film Co-op 455-1632  info@nbfilmcoop.com https://www.nbfilmcoop.com/monday-night-film-series

The NB Film Co-op in partnership with the UNB Faculty of Arts and the Toronto Film Festival presents the series.

Building: Tilley Hall

Room Number: Room 102