Film Soceyology

It's an epic edition of Film Soceyology! Matthew reviews The Odyssey, three excellent films getting the Criterion treatment, a Dutch horror film and Italian crime film. Matthew also has a reunion with former intern (and musician/filmmaker) Makenna Mays, who has a film playing at the Indy Shorts Film Festival.

Matthew Socey spans the globe with new video releases + other older titles he experienced the last couple weeks.

Matthew Socey reviews the documentary Peter Asher: Everywhere Man and the non-Prada film Couture.

Matthew Socey has some thoughts on the new Steven Spielberg film and more thoughts about a documentary about Rocky Horror.

Matthew Socey celebrates the music and legacy of jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins. A chat with filmmaker Robert Mugge about his 1986 Sonny Rollins documentary Saxophone Colossus.

Matthew Socey reviews the film I Love Boosters, some video titles plus chats with artists Afton Shepard and Don Farrell.

Matthew Socey reviews the film Obsession, discusses cinematic graduation weekend traditions and replays his chat with author Elmore Leonard.

Matthew Socey has thoughts on the film The Sheep Detectives + previews of the play Clyde's at Fonseca Theatre and the first-ever Snug Whiskey Fest.

Matthew Socey chats with Frankie Jo Bolda (Sherlock Holmes) and Kelsey Van Voorst (Joan Watson) and the Summit Performance Indianapolis production of Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson Apt. 2B.

Matthew Socey chats with Frankie Jo Bolda (Sherlock Holmes) and Kelsey Van Voorst (Joan Watson) and the Summit Performance Indianapolis production of Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson Apt. 2B.

Matthew Socey pays a cinematic tribute to Indianapolis radio legend Bob Kevoian, plus the video releases of John Boorman's Point Blank and Academy Award-winning documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin.

Matthew Socey has a chat with Amalia Howard, writer and actress in the Southbank Theatre Company's production of Hell's Belle, which opens next week. Matthew also discusses a box set he watched recently.

Matthew Socey replays his epic chat with Rich Kox (aka Svengoolie) for your pledge dollars. Go to wfyi.org/give and thank you.

Matthew Socey chats with WFYI's own Roxanna Caldwell (Director of Programming) about the film Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains. She also brings up a date in Film Soceyology history.

Matthew Socey chats with ABA historian (and full disclosure, former classmate) Reb Brownell about his appearance in the Prime documentary series "Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association." Plus reviews of "Andre is an Idiot," "I Swear," and tributes to Chuck Norris and Valerie Perrine.

Host Matthew Socey...well...look at the headline.

Matthew Socey discusses the reaction of the film The Bride! He also tells you who he would vote for on his imaginary Academy Awards ballot. He also replays his chat with actress/model/wellness expert Molly Sims.

Matthew Socey is still giggling over the Maggie Gyllenhaal film The Bride! (yes, with an exclamation point). Plus, a series of black & white films that he didn't plan. It just happened that way.

Matthew Socey discusses the career of Robert Carridine.

Matthew Socey pays tribute to Robert Duvall, plus Tom Noonan and Frederick Wiseman.

Matthew Socey discusses the 1969 film Goodbye Columbus, replays his chat with Cajun musician Michael Doucet (BeauSoleil) about Louisiana cinema and a tribute to Bud Cort (Harold and Maude).

Matthew Socey and Taffeta V (host of the podcast Late) pay tribute to Catherine O'Hara. Matthew also reviews the film Solo Mio and a couple of video titles.

Matthew Socey reviews Send Help plus pays tribute to a Chicago radio legend. NOTE: There will be a tribute to Catherine O'Hara on next week's show.

Matthew Socey reviews the film H Is For Hawk, discusses the Academy Award nominations, an obscure Robert Altman film and replays his chat with Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham.

Matthew Socey has thoughts on the film Dead Man's Wire. Plus a replay of his epic chat with John Krull, breaking down the films of Elvis Presley (Cameo by Makenna Mays).

It's the first Film Soceyology of 2026! Matthew Socey chats with Emmitt Socey and Brylee Stubbs. He announces his Top 10 films of 2025 plus reviews "Is This Thing On?"

To celebrate host Matthew Socey's birthday, he reviews The Housemaid, several video releases, announces the Indiana Film Journalists Association Awards and discuss the films of Rob Reiner. NOTE: The next Film Soceyology will be Jan. 9.

Matthew Socey has thoughts on the film Ella McCay and his current cinematic dreams.

Matthew Socey chats with WFYI intern Brylee Stubbs about her history with David Lynch's work and the films she watches with her parents.

It's a Film Soceyology holiday tradition! Matthew chats with Usual Suspect Danny Boome about life, work, family, food and film.

Host Matthew Socey reviews new titles on home video, an old TV-movie from his wife's youth, and one of Matt's pop culture comfort foods.

Matthew Socey has thoughts on the film Nuremberg + several better video titles.

Matthew Socey reviews the films Anniversary and Blue Moon. He also replays his chat with Usual Suspect Brian Hartz about Ennio Morricone.

It's that time of year. Indy's own Sammy Terry haunts Film Soceyology. Followed by Taffeta V (host of the "Late" podcast) breaking down the cinematic and fashion impact of Diane Keaton and Samantha Eggar.

Matthew Socey reviews the films Anemone and Roofman, plus some new home video titles.

Matthew Socey welcomes back fellow IFJA founding member and Usual Suspect Richard Propes, who is the subject of a new documentary making its world premiere at The Heartland Film Festival.

Matthew Socey chats with Dakota Jones, director of the upcoming production of Evil Dead: The Musical. Also, a tribute to actress Claudia Cardinale.

Matthew Socey reviews the documentary Megadoc and the film A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. Also, Matthew and Taffeta V (host of the show Late) pay tribute to Robert Redford.

Does the Spinal Tap sequel go to 11? Matthew Socey breaks down his history with the band/films. Plus, Film Soceyology Usual Suspect Taffeta V discuss the cinematic impact of fashion designer Giorgio Armani.

Matthew Socey reviews two different films about relationships plus two tributes.

Matthew Socey reviews the films Caught Stealing and The Roses. He replays his chat with Fred "The Hammer" Williamson and pays tribute to one of the biggest Film Soceyology contributors.

Matthew Socey reviews the films Relay and Honey Don't, plus breaks down a new Blaxploitation box set. Matthew and guest Taffeta V. pay tribute to actor Terence Stamp

Matthew Socey reviews the new Spike Lee Joint, Highest 2 Lowest. He also replays his chat with Kevin Murphy (MST3K, Rifftrax).

Matthew Socey reviews the horror film Weapons, a couple music documentaries, a 1990s oddity and pays tribute to director Jonathan Kaplan.

Matthew Socey discusses his history with The Naked Gun franchise, plus a chat with fellow critic Evan Dossey (Midwest Film Journal).

Matthew Socey reviews the new Fantastic 4 film. Plus, he dips into the archives for a Film Soceyology favorite episode.

Matthew Socey reviews the COVID-western Eddington. Plus, one of Film Soceyology's Usual Suspects appears to pay tribute to a Hall of Fame That Guy.

Matthew Socey returns with an epic episode. He reviews the new Superman film, chats with Bill Simmons about his latest theatrical project (plus a slew of films) and chats with Brian Hartz about the music of Lalo Schifrin.

Matthew Socey reviews The Dad Film of the Year There will be no show next week due to the holidays.

Matthew Socey reviews the film Elio, some home video titles and discusses films that hit you at the right time.