Film Soceyology

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

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 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 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.