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The Carpenter Critique

Hosted by The Carpenter Critique Podcast · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 13 episodes

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Welcome to The Carpenter Critique — the show where peer-reviewed research meets popcorn 🍿Hosted by Luke Carpenter (yes, that Carpenter), this podcast dissects movies, TV, and pop culture through the lens of psychology.Each episode breaks down what’s happening on screen and in your brain, blending research psychology with sharp, tongue-in-cheek commentary on modern media. It’s film review meets grad school… but fun.Come for the movies. Stay for the existential analysis of why you cried during a CGI dog scene.

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Ep. 13: The Boys and the Personality of a Rebellion

Jun 1, 202634mEp. 13S1

In Episode 13 of The Carpenter Critique, host Luke Carpenter gives us a review of the hit Amazon Prime show, “The Boys” by comparing it to Ashly Adam Townsen’s groundbreaking dissertation, “The Rebellious Mind: Explainin

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Ep. 12: The Sheep Detectives and An Exploration of Childhood Grief

May 25, 202637mEp. 12S1

In Episode 12 of The Carpenter Critique, host Luke Carpenter gives us a review of new movie, “Sheep Detectives” by comparing it to Vanessa Budiawan Soetioso and Izzatul Fithriyah’s research psychology study, “Grief in Ch

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Ep. 11: Running Point and the Perception of Female Leadership

May 18, 202634mEp. 11S1

In Episode 11 of The Carpenter Critique, host Luke Carpenter gives us a review of Netflix’s hit series, “Running “Point, by comparing it to Mansi P. Joshi and Amanda B. Diekman’s research psychology study, “My Fair Lady?

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Ep. 10: The Devil Wears Prada 2 and How AI Diminishes our Empathy for Art

May 11, 202639mEp. 10S1

In Episode 10 of The Carpenter Critique, host Luke Carpenter gives us a review of the highly anticipated sequel, "The Devil Wears Prada 2", by comparing it to Michael W. White and Rebecca Ponce De Leon's research psychol

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Ep. 9: Michael Jackson and The Expansion of the Self

May 4, 202635mEp. 9S1

In Episode 9 of The Carpenter Critique, host Luke Carpenter gives us a review of the new blockbuster hit, “Michael”, (the story of pop superstar, Michael Jackson), by comparing it to Barbara Sopcic and Bojan Musil’s rese

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Ep. 8: Beef and the Moral Justification of Anger

Apr 27, 202645mEp. 8S1

In Episode 8 of The Carpenter Critique, host Luke Carpenter gives us a review of Netflix's hit anthology series, “Beef”, (created by Lee Sung Jin), by comparing it to Ninjing, China’s Southeast University's research psyc

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Ep. 7: Super Mario Galaxy and the Human Need for Exploration

Apr 20, 202631mEp. 7S1

In Episode 7 of The Carpenter Critique, host Luke Carpenter reviews the new animated film, "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”, (starring Chris Pratt, Brie Larson and Anya Taylor Joy), by partnering it with the neuroscience s

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Ep. 6: The Drama and Why Empathy is So Hard

Apr 13, 202632mEp. 6S1

In Episode 6 of The Carpenter Critique, host Luke Carpenter gives us a review of A24’s new movie, “The Drama”, (starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson), by comparing it to Daryl Caameron and company’s research psychology

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Ep. 5: Project hail Mary and The Moral Personality

Apr 6, 202628mEp. 5S1

In Episode 5 of The Carpenter Critique, host Luke Carpenter gives us a review of the brand new Blockbuster smash, "Project Hail Mary" by comparing it to Lawrence J. Walker and Jeremy A. Frimer's research psychology study

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Ep. 4: People We Meet on Vacation and Travel's Effects on the Soul

Mar 30, 202626mEp. 4S1

In Episode 4 of The Carpenter Critique, host Luke Carpenter gives us a review of the Netflix hit movie, "People We Meet on Vaction" by comparing it to Qiaolan Su's research psychology study with Hezhou University, "Awake

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Ep. 3: Traitors and Lying to the One you Love

Mar 23, 202625mEp. 3S1

In Episode 3 of The Carpenter Critique, host Luke Carpenter gives us a review of the emmy winning, reality TV show "Traitors" season 4 by comparing it to Tim Cole's research psychology study with DePaul University, "Lyin

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Ep. 2: Bridgerton and Cross-Class Romantic Relationships

Mar 16, 202633mEp. 2S1

In Episode 2 of The Carpenter Critique, host Luke Carpenter gives us a review of the hit TV show "Bridgerton" season 4 by comparing it to Emma Gerden's sociology thesis, "Social Class in Romantic Relationships: Understan

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Ep. 1: Heated Rivalry and Effects of Competition on Attraction and Physical Arousal

Mar 9, 202631mEp. 1S1

In Episode 1 of The Carpenter Critique, host Luke Carpenter dives into the psychology of heated rivalry and how competition can intensify attraction. Drawing on research about competitive arousal and physical attraction,

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A Carpenter's Introduction

Feb 22, 20262mEp. 1S1

This episode is meant to give you a preview of what is to come and a background as to how this show was created and why it exists.

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