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Film Soceyology hosted by Matthew Socey
Film Soceyology
Hosted by Matthew Socey

Film Soceyology has been taking a deep dive into the world of film for over a decade. Each week, host Matthew Socey and guests discuss what's good, bad and ugly at the multiplexes, arthouse cinemas and beyond. Socey’s guests span the spectrum, ranging from WFYI employees and local artists to Academy Award winners, legendary filmmakers and cult favorites.

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  • 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.
  • 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 Valerie Perrine.
  • Post-Oscars, The Japanese Godfather Trilogy and Matt Clark
    Host Matthew Socey...well...look at the headline.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • More Than Nerds
    Matthew Socey discusses the career of Robert Carridine.
  • Robert Duvall
    Matthew Socey pays tribute to Robert Duvall, plus Tom Noonan and Frederick Wiseman.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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.