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by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel
We're just two professors standing in front of a rom-com, asking it to be the subject of our游戏副本. Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel explain what your favorite romantic films get right -- and wrong -- about the science of romance. Because it's time for scientists to take Ryan Gosling as seriously as you do.
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- 3 days ago1h 8m
Les Misérables (2012) with Vanessa Bohns
How do people manage their belief that the world is just? Is true love effortless? Are we sometimes willing to make a sacrifice for our partner even if it pushes them away? Inspired by Tom Hooper's (2012) melodramatic interpretation of the Les Misérables stage musical, Paul, Eli, and Dr. Vanessa Bohns sing, cry, and fight for the revolution. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil
- 2 weeks ago57 min
Obsession (2026)
What's the best way to navigate the friendzone? Why do people gossip? What kind of love is this anyway? Paul and Eli take a terrifying journey through love's disturbing recesses via Obsession (2026), this year's supernatural horror sensation from Curry Barker. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil
- Oct 5, 202647 min
Sense and Sensibility (1995)
Does infatuation bring out the attachment anxiety in all of us? Will marrying a man of ill-repute will make you miserable? How did Jane Austen so spectacularly capture her cultural moment? In anticipation of the new remake, Paul and Eli savor the much-lauded 1995 adaptation of "Sense and Sensibility" from Emma Thompson and Ang Lee. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil
- Sep 25, 20261h 21m
Bonus Episode: Second Anniversary Show!
Paul and Eli host a party for the second anniversary of Love Factually. Seven friends of the podcast hop on to chat with us about movies we missed and takes we fumbled from the past year. Then, Paul and Eli count down their top five movies of Year 2—the movies that best aligned with the scientific evidence base. PART 1: THE CONVERSATIONS Laurie Santos on a new release: "The Odyssey" Justin Lehmiller on a new release: "Obsession" Katy Milkman on a new release: "Project Hail Mary" Donovan Sherman on a Love Factually episode: "Casablanca" Vanessa Bohns on a Love Factually episode: "The Devil Wears Prada" Benjamin Karney on a Love Factually episode: "It's a Wonderful Life" Paige Harden on a Love Factually episode: "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" PART 2: THE COUNTDOWN Paul and Eli rank the accuracy of the movies they covered in Year 2 Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil
- Sep 21, 202654 min
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
Do women want intimacy more than men? How does commitment inspire sacrifice? Does this movie offer good advice for losing a guy in 10 days? Paul and Eli don their Knicks jerseys and descend into the madness that is "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," featuring the legendary trio Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, and their dog, Krull. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil
- Sep 7, 20261h 5m
The Kids Are All Right (2010) with Lisa Diamond
When is it especially hard to get over an affair? It is unusual for a gay woman to be attracted to a man? How do role arrangements differ between straight and gay couples? Lisa Diamond joins Paul and Eli to ponder the value of extremely dated pornography by revisiting "The Kids Are All Right," Lisa Cholodenko's influential lesbian love story. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil
- Aug 24, 202657 min
Crazy Stupid Love (2011)
Is it wise to turn to pickup-artistry after a breakup? How can people fall in love in one night? When do people leave a relationship instead of fighting for it? Paul and Eli elevate their wardrobes and learn to pronounce Lindhagen while revisiting Crazy Stupid Love, the glossy 2011 rom-com that boasts an all-star cast and an unhinged "C Plot." For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil
- Aug 10, 202652 min
The Drama (2026)
Does being ostracized make people aggressive? How does distrust warp perception and memory? What are the risks of seeking other people's validation for your relationship? Paul and Eli rehearse dance moves and draft wedding toasts for Kristoffer Borgli's The Drama, the twisted 2026 rom-com starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil
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We're just two professors standing in front of a rom-com, asking it to be the subject of our游戏副本. Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel explain what your favorite romantic films get right -- and wrong -- about the science of romance. Because it's time for scientists to take Ryan Gosling as seriously as you do.
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