Film Soceyology

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 has a chat with WFYI intern Brylee Stubbs about her history with the work of David Lynch and what 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 Blaxpolitation 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.

Matthew Socey reviews the film Materialists, two Blu-Ray releases plus films and timing.

Matthew Socey has thoughts on the new Wes Anderson film plus he replays his chat with Murray and Griff, hosts of the Golan-Globus Theater podcast.

That's a film title, not a Matthew Socey opinion. He'll review the film, regardless. Plus, some films recently released on DVD and Blu-Ray.

Matthew Socey reviews the latest Tom Cruise Stunt Show.

Matthew Socey discusses his film traditions on graduation weekend plus a new Blaxploitation boxset.

Matthew Socey reviews the new film musical Juliet & Romeo and has a chat with Food Network's Simon Majumdar about the new season of his podcast Eat My Globe.

Matthew Socey replays his chat with musician Chuck Leavell (subject of the documentary Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man) because it was his birthday this week.

It's a spring pledge show edition of Film Soceyology, including a Grab a Pencil challenge. Matthew also has an epic cinema chat with Film Soceyology Usual Suspect Tracy Forner.

Matthew Socey reviews three new films, pays tribute to director Ted Kotcheff and has a chat with Cari Crowe (Daredevil Brewing Co.) about classic literature in cinema.

Matthew Socey reviews the new film The Ballad of Wallis Island and he (carefully) discusses two Russ Meyer films new on Blu-Ray.

Matthew Socey reviews the film The Penguin Lesson and the Andy Kaufman documentary Thank You Very Much. Plus, films on video inspired by another podcast.

Matthew Socey pays tribute to actor Wings Hauser and reviews the film The Alto Knights.

Matthew Socey reviews the suspense film Black Bag. He also replays his epic chat with Rich Koz (aka Svengoolie) to celebrate Koz's birthday.

Matthew Socey reviews the thriller The Rule of Jenny Pen and chats with The Film Yap's Christopher Lloyd about the Academy Awards and Gene Hackman.

Matthew Socey pays tribute to Gene Hackman, how he would vote if he had an Oscar ballot plus a replay of his epic chat with Tommy Wiseau. Your pledge dollars at work.

Matthew Socey reviews a new Blaxploitation box set and replays his chat with Fred "The Hammer" Williamson.

Matthew Socey chats with director Samantha Kelly about her Carmel Community Players production of Pride and Prejudice coming to The Cat in Carmel. They also discuss cinematic Jane Austen and cinema nightmare fuel. (Full Disclosure: Matthew is playing Mr. Bennet in this production)

Matthew Socey has a lively chat with one of Film Soceyology's Usual Suspects Tracy Forner. They discuss a band from their younger days, a film that's huge in the Forner household and a sports film that will forever link Matt and Tracy.

Matthew Socey has thoughts on the Academy Award nominations, some home video titles plus a tribute to Dame Joan Plowright.

Matthew Socey and Film Soceyology Usual Suspect Taffeta V pay tribute to director David Lynch, discuss a number of films in cinemas and on Blu-Ray. Plus films that should get the Criterion treatment.

Matthew Socey reviews the new Pamela Anderson film The Last Showgirl. No, really...

Film Soceyology starts Year 17 with host Matthew Socey listing his favorite films of 2024.

Matthew Socey discusses the films Babygirl, Nosferatu, A Complete Unknown and The Fire Inside. Plus, some Blu-Ray box sets.

Matthew Socey announces the winners of The Indiana Film Journalists Association awards plus has a chat with Joe Corey about his holiday film shopping guide.

Matthew Socey reviews the new Daniel Craig film Queer, based on the William S. Burroughs novella. Also, Grab a Pencil...

Matthew Socey catches up where he left off before Thanksgiving.

Matthew Socey reviews Gladiator 2 and Wicked Part One. He also replays his interview with Connie Nielsen.

Matthew Socey discusses Tony Todd, a documentary about 1982 and a new box set devoted to folk horror films from around the globe.

Matthew Socey chats with Julia Ricci about a film noir series at the Kan-Kan Indy plus a dip into the archives with a classic chat with Acadmy Award winner F. Murray Abraham.

Matthew Socey and Late Host Taffeta V pay tribute to Teri Garr, discuss the films Here and Absolution + films that first scared us.

Matthew Socey reviews the drama Conclave, a documentary about Alfred Hitchcock and several DVD/Blu-Ray titles.

After a two-week hiatus, Film Soceyology is back with the annual October chat with Indiana's own Sammy Terry. Plus, Grab a Pencil...

Matthew Socey has a chat with Heartland Films Artistic Director Greg Sorvig, previewing the upcoming festival. Plus tributes to Kris Kristofferson and John Amos.

Matthew Socey pays tribute to Dame Maggie Smith, reviews the new Frances Ford Coppola film Megalopolis and the annual Indy Bard Fest roundtable discussion (Full Disclosure: Matthew is an actor in one of the productions).

Matthew Socey reviews The Substance and the documentary When Houston Had the Blues.

Matthew Socey pays tribute to actor James Earl Jones. Plus a replay of his chat with Mike Malloy (director of the documentary "Eurocrime!")

Matthew Socey reviews a variety of films recently released on DVD and Blu-Ray plus replays his chat with Jess Milton, host of the Backstage at The Vinyl Cafe podcast.

Matthew Socey reviews the sci-fi film Slingshot and the documentary Merchant Ivory.

Host Matthew Socey and Usual Suspect Taffeta V pay tribute to actor Alain Delon. Matthew also replays his epic chat with John Krull (plus Makenna Mays!), breaking down every Elvis Presley film.

Host Matthew Socey and guest Taffeta V discuss the films of Gena Rowlands. Plus, Matthew has a carefully worded review of "Caligula-The Ultimate Cut," just released in cinemas and on video.

Matthew Socey reviews the Blake Lively drama It Ends with Us and some video releases.

Matthew Socey reviews the new film Trap plus a family story related to that film.

Matthew Socey gives you cinema recommendations that are alternatives to Deadpool & Wolverine.

Matthew Socey reviews the documentary The Blues Under the Skin and pays tribute to Bob Newhart and Shelley Duvall.

Matthew Socey reviews Sing Sing and Maxxxine, the Criterion release of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid plus a dip into the radio archives.

Matthew Socey reviews the anthology film Kinds of Kindness and Kevin Costner's epic western Horizon: An American Saga.

Matthew Socey pays tribute to actor Donald Sutherland and discusses a number of films from his youth recently released on home video.

Matthew Socey reviews the film Treasure and replays his chat with author Steve Taravella (author of the biography Mary Wickes: I Know I've Seen That Face Before) to celebrate Wickes' birthday.

Matthew Socey spreads the word on the domestic drama western The Dead Don't Hurt and chats with Taffeta V about a newly discovered thriller gem from the early 1980s.

Matthew Socey chats with Indianapolis artist Tristan Ross and his stage version of the Fritz Lang film M. He also reviews the film Ezra.

Matthew Socey pays tribute to film icon Roger Corman, his films and his impact on the film world and in Matt's world.

It's never too late or too early to show Film Soceyology your financial support (wfyi.org/give). This week, Matthew Socey dips into the archives and replays his chats with Elmore Leonard, F. Murray Abraham, and Peter Bogdanovich.

Matthew Socey dips into this interview vault TWICE for your pledge dollars. Go to wfyi.org/give to show your support to Film Soceyology and WFYI. Oh, and he reviews Boy Kills World.

Matthew Socey reviews the film Sasquatch Sunset plus a variety of video releases.

There was no Film Soceyology last week, but fear not! Matthew Socey is back with plenty of territory to cover.

Matthew Socey reviews Godzilla x Kong and replays his interview with actor/director/producer James Keach.

Matthew Socey reviews the horror film Late Night With the Devil, a tangled web of Blu-Ray releases, a birthday tribute to filmmaker Mike Malloy and a salute to M. Emmet Walsh.

Matthew Socey reviews two new films and his post-Oscar report.

Matthew Socey discusses the upcoming Academy Awards.

Matthew dips into the archives and replays his chat with Jason Mewes.

Matthew Socey has thoughts on the film Ordinary Angels and replays his chat with Murray and Griff, the hosts of the Golan Globus Theater podcast.

Matthew Socey has thoughts about Bob Marley: One Love and replays his lively chat with Ray Steele.

Matthew Socey and writer Jack Badelaire discuss the cinematic legacy of Carl Weathers.

Matthew Socey reviews the film Argylle and asks listeners about their favorite cinematic vehicle deaths.

Matthew Socey has thoughts on the Academy Award nominations, a tribute to Norman Jewison, reviews Zone of Interest and revisited Mean Streets.

Matthew Socey has thoughts on the films Origin, Freud's Last Session and I.S.S.

Film Soceyology was born on the first Friday in January of 2009. To celebrate, a really big show including Matthew's top films of 2023, a fun interview from the archives, and a double dose of Grab a Pencil...

Matthew Socey goes over the Indiana Film Journalists Association awards (of which he is a member). Plus, he chats with fellow IFJA member Joe Shearer about the film The Iron Claw.

Matthew Socey goes through the list of films that made the National Film Registry for the Library of Congress.

Matthew Socey reviews the thriller Eileen and two Blu-Ray releases set in gritty 70s NYC. Plus grab a pencil...

Matthew Socey and his friend Whitney Kincaid catch up on a buffet of film subjects.

It's a Film Soceyology holiday tradition. A chat about food, family, and films with Chef Danny Boome.

Matthew Socey reviews the films Thanksgiving and Wish, plus catches up on some video titles.

Matthew Socey and Film Soceyology Usual Suspect Taffeta V chat about a film noir series and what films they watched on Halloween.

Matthew Socey pays tribute to actor Richard Roundtree, has a "lively" chat with Indy TV legend Sammy Terry and has a thought on The Killer.