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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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  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • RIP Glen Hansard
    Matthew Socey pays tribute to musician/actor Glen Hansard.
  • 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).
  • 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 Film Festival.
  • Spanning the Globe
    Matthew Socey spans the globe with new video releases + other older titles he experienced the last couple weeks.