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Film Soceyology

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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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WFYI Public Media

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Arts

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Sammy Terry Joins Matthew Socey in Studio 25.10.2019

It's the most horrible time of the year. Sammy Terry joins Matthew in studio.

Indiana Filmmaker Jed Brian 18.10.2019

Matthew Socey replays his interview with Indiana filmmaker Jed Brian (Unlisted Owner).

New Joker Movie 15.10.2019

Matthew Socey chats with members of Indy Bard Fest (Full Disclosure: Matthew is playing Falstaff in their production of Henry IV, Part One) about the festival, the film Joker, various non-Shakespeare films and other Public Radio Goodness.

Heartland Film Festival Preview 07.10.2019

It's a preview of the Heartland Film Festival as Matthew speaks with HFF's Greg Sorvig and Julia Ricci.

Special Guest Glenn Dobbs 30.09.2019

Matthew Socey and Glenn Dobbs (Executive Director and Artistic Director of Indy Bard Fest) cover a lot of cinematic ground. Full disclosure: Glenn is directing Matthew in his production of Henry IV, Part One.

Ad Astra 20.09.2019

Matthew Socey and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz (Indy Politics) discuss the film Ad Astra and other sci-fi films with dad issues. They also discuss their upcoming production of Henry IV, Part One at Indy Bard Fest.

Fiddler: A miracle of Miracles 13.09.2019

Matthew Socey reviews the documentary Fiddler: A miracle of Miracles and the drama Official Secrets.

David Crosby: Remember My Name 06.09.2019

Matthew reviews the documentary David Crosby: Remember My Name and chats with Eric Stuteville about Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood, its soundtrack and watching films with their children.

After the Wedding 31.08.2019

Matthew reviews After the Wedding and replays a classic interview with Lidia Bastianich, who visited WFYI last week.

One Child Nation Documentary 23.08.2019

Matthew reviews the documentary One Child Nation and replays his interview with author Neil Gaiman. (Special appearance by a young Emma Socey)

Blinded by the Light 16.08.2019

Matthew Socey and fellow Bruce Springsteen fan and graduate of The Ball State University John Ketzenberger review the film Blinded by the Light and about Springsteen in cinema.

Two Female Nautical Films 26.07.2019

Matthew Socey chats with film critic and scholar Jeff Marker about two female nautical films, The Thin Man film series and the films of Rutger Hauer. PROGRAMMING NOTE: Film Soceyology will be going on vacation. The show will return on Aug. 16, 2019.

Films To Watch (Or Not) With Your Family 19.07.2019

Matthew Socey speaks with All IN host Matt Pelsor about his new show and all shows named All IN or All In. They discuss the film The Art of Self Defense plus films to watch and not watch with our families. Matthew also replays his first chat with Chef Robert Irvine, who will be in Muncie next week.

Chat with No Limits Host John Krull 12.07.2019

For the first time in Film Soceyology history, Matthew replays his epic chat (in its entirety) with No Limits host John Krull (whose show concluded July 2019) about the entire Elvis Presley film catalog. Special appearance by former FS intern Makenna Mays.

Catching Up On Titles 05.07.2019

Matthew Socey catches up on a couple titles. To celebrate the midnight screening of The Room at Keystone Arts next weekend, Matthew replays his epic chat with Tommy Wiseau.

"Grumpy Old Man Edition" 28.06.2019

In a short, but grumpy old man edition of the show, Matthew Socey reviews Yesterday and several music documentaries.

Chatting with Rich Koz aka Svengoolie 21.06.2019

Matthew Socey replays his chat with Rich Koz aka Svengoolie. Sven celebrated his 40th broadcast anniversary last week.

New Shaft Film 14.06.2019

On a special Film Soceyology, Chapter One of The Emma Files. Former kids film correspondent (and Matthew Socey's daughter) Emma Socey returns to the show. Father and daughter review the new Shaft film, discuss the original 1971 Shaft plus they discuss some of the films Emma watched in her early years.

All is True 05.06.2019

Matthew Socey and fellow critic Lou Harry review the film All is True and discuss a lot of journalism films.

Rocketman and The New Godzilla Movie 01.06.2019

Matthew Socey reviews Rocketman, Evan Dossey reviews the new Godzilla film and both talk about film habits with their children.

Partners-In-Crime 24.05.2019

Longtime friends and radio partners-in-crime Matthew Socey and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz cover a lot of cinematic territory.

NPR's Neda Ulaby 17.05.2019

Matthew Socey has a lively and epic in-studio chat with NPR's Neda Ulaby.

60s Cold War Thrillers 10.05.2019

Host Matthew Socey discusses 60s Cold War thrillers plus replays an Oscar chat with NPR's Neda Ulaby.

Indy Film Festival 04.05.2019

Matthew Socey chats with Indy Film Festival's Artistic Director Craig Mince about the festival, running through May 12. They also discuss the film Sunset and pay tribute to Peter Mayhew and John Singleton.

Avengers: Endgame 26.04.2019

Matthew Socey reviews Aretha Franklin and that Avengers film. Matthew also replays his chat with filmmaker Jed Brian, whose film Unlisted Owner comes out on Blu-Ray next week.

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