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Film Soceyology

by WFYI Public Media

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Film Soceyology features criticism and commentary on recently released movies, as well as DVD releases and general film chatter.

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Episodes

  1. Stacy Keach

    Matthew Socey pays tribute to actor Stacy Keach.

  2. Fatherland and Wicker

    Matthew Socey reviews the films Fatherland, Wicker and tosses a tangled web of film titles and life moments.

  3. Peter & Barbara & Elke & Sir Patrick

    Matthew Socey discusses recent Hollywood obits and Halloween movies.

  4. The Devils and You Can See Everything

    Matthew Socey has thoughts on Ken Russell's The Devils and You Can See Everything. To celebrate his wedding anniversary, he also discusses first-date films.

  5. Sammy Terry, Ghoulsby and Sense & Sensibility

    Matthew Socey chats with Sammy, Ghoulsby and frightens them by discussing Sense & Sensibility

  6. Hanging with Adam Carter

    Matthew Socey hangs out with artist (and fellow college classmate) Adam Carter, discussing Other Mommy, films that gained a change of heart, and the wide reactions to Digger.

  7. Verity and Digger

    Matthew Socey has thoughts in the films Verity and Digger plus some home video titles.

  8. Matt & Jess & Stuart & Robert

    Matthew Socey dips into the archives with two chats. One with Jess Milton (Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe podcast) and with Chef Robert Irvine (who celebrates a birthday this week). Plus several video releases, tributes, and upcoming events.

  9. The Weight, Joe and Taffy

    Matthew Socey reviews The Weight + lively interviews with author Joe Corey (Obscuricon presents '80s Teen Flick Festival Deep Cuts: Festival 3) and Taffeta V (breaking down the work of Bob Mackie).

  10. Butch & Sundance & Michelangelo & Abdullah

    Matthew Socey discusses some films he recently watched at home this week. A Japanese action film, a southern gothic action/thriller, a historical drama, a classic western and a documentary on the Tulsa punk scene. Your pledge dollars at work.

  11. By Any Means

    Matthew Socey reviews By Any Means, several video titles, discusses a Socey family film tradition for Labor Day plus a chat with two actors in Southbank Theatre Company's production of Fun Home.

  12. Dolly and Tim

    Matthew Socey and Taffeta V (host of the podcast Late) discuss the films of Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and a slew of other films/topics/deaths. The second half of this epic episode Matthew replays his chat with John Krull about the films of Elvis Presley (cameo by Makenna Mays).

  13. The Magic Faraway Tree

    Matthew Socey returns with thoughts on The Magic Family Tree, Ken Russell's The Devils and Bob Fosse's Star 80. Your pledge dollars at work.

  14. Cookie Queens and One Night Only

    In a stripped-down edition of Film Soceyology (long story), Matthew Socey reviews the documentary Cookie Queens and the rom-com One Night Only, which inspired a bonus question in the Grab a Pencil segment.

  15. RIP Glen Hansard

    Matthew Socey pays tribute to musician/actor Glen Hansard.

  16. Taffy and Devon and Sam and Brenda and Dave

    Host Matthew Socey has a chat with Taffeta V (host of the podcast Late) and Devon Dean about the impact of actors Sam Neill, Brenda Fricker and Dave Kendall (MTV's 120 Minutes).

  17. The Odyssey

    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...

  18. Spanning the Globe

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

  19. Peter Asher and Couture

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

  20. Disclosure Day and Strange Journey

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

  21. Robert Mugge and Sonny Rollins

    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.

  22. I Love Boosters

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

  23. Obsession, Graduation and Elmore Leonard

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

  24. Sheep, Clyde's and Snug

    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.

  25. Holmes & Watson & That Guy

    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.

  26. Holmes & Watson & That

    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.

  27. A Nod to Bob

    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.

  28. Hell's Belle

    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.

  29. Spring Pledge Show and Sven

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

  30. Boss Talk

    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.

  31. Reb Brownell and the ABA

    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…

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  32. Post-Oscars, The Japanese Godfather Trilogy and Matt Clark

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

  33. The Bride! The Oscars and Molly Sims

    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.

  34. The Bride!

    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.

  35. More Than Nerds

    Matthew Socey discusses the career of Robert Carridine.

  36. Robert Duvall

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

  37. Goodbye Columbus, Michael Doucet and Bud Cort

    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).

  38. Catherine O'Hara and Solo Mio

    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.

  39. Send Help

    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.

  40. H Is For Hawk

    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.

  41. Dead Man's Wire

    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).

  42. Is This Thing On?

    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?"

  43. Film Soceyology Holiday Buffet

    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.

  44. Ella McCay

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

  45. Brylee Stubbs

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

  46. Matthew Socey-Danny Boome reunion

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

  47. Catching Up On Video

    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.

  48. Nuremberg

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

  49. Anniversary, Blue Moon and Brian Hartz

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

  50. Sammy Terry & Taffeta V.

    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.

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About this show

Film Soceyology features criticism and commentary on recently released movies, as well as DVD releases and general film chatter.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Film Soceyology have?

Film Soceyology has 855 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 13, 2026.

What is Film Soceyology about?

Film Soceyology features criticism and commentary on recently released movies, as well as DVD releases and general film chatter.

How often does Film Soceyology release new episodes?

Film Soceyology publishes weekly, based on its 855 episodes since January 2009.

Who hosts Film Soceyology?

Film Soceyology is created and hosted by WFYI Public Media.
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