Film Soceyology

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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A tribute to David Lynch

January 17, 2025

Matthew Socey and Film Soceyology Usual Suspect Taffeta V pay tribute to director David Lynch,...

The Last Showgirl

January 10, 2025

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

Matt's Top Films of 2024

January 3, 2025

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

Christmas Releases

December 27, 2024

Matthew Socey discusses the films Babygirl, Nosferatu, A Complete Unknown and The Fire Inside....

IFJA and Joe Corey

December 18, 2024

Matthew Socey announces the winners of The Indiana Film Journalists Association awards plus...

Queer

December 14, 2024

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

Catching Up this Week

December 6, 2024

Matthew Socey catches up where he left off before Thanksgiving.

Gladiawicked or Wickediator?

November 22, 2024

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

Tony Todd, 1982 and folk horror

November 15, 2024

Matthew Socey discusses Tony Todd, a documentary about 1982, and a new box set devoted to folk...

Julia Ricci and F. Murray Abraham

November 8, 2024

Matthew Socey chats with Julia Ricci about a film noir series at the Kan-Kan Indy plus a dip...

Here, Absolution, Taffy and Teri

November 1, 2024

Matthew Socey and Late Host Taffeta V pay tribute to Teri Garr, discuss the films Here and...

Conclave

October 25, 2024

Matthew Socey reviews the drama Conclave, a documentary about Alfred Hitchcock and several...

Quality time with Sammy Terry

October 19, 2024

After a two-week hiatus, Film Soceyology returns with the annual October chat with Indiana's...

Heartland International Film Festival

October 4, 2024

Matthew Socey has a chat with Heartland Films Artistic Director Greg Sorvig, previewing the...

Dame Maggie Smith, Megalopolis and Indy Bard Fest

September 27, 2024

Matthew Socey pays tribute to Dame Maggie Smith, reviews the new Frances Ford Coppola film...

The Substance

September 20, 2024

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

James Earl Jones

September 13, 2024

Matthew Socey pays tribute to actor James Earl Jones. Plus a replay of his chat with Mike Malloy...

Chopping Onions with Jess Milton

September 6, 2024

Matthew Socey reviews a variety of films recently released on DVD and Blu-Ray plus replays...

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Interviews

Fred "The Hammer" Williamson Interview

January 1, 2014

Matthew Socey speaks with actor/director/producer Fred "The Hammer" Williamson about his Kickstart...

Jason Mewes Interview

January 1, 2013

Matthew Socey speaks with actor Jason Mewes about his latest collaboration with director Kevin...

Tommy Wiseau Interview

January 1, 2011

Matthew Socey speaks with actor/director/writer Tommy Wiseau about his epic THE ROOM and how...

Angelo Pizzo Interview

January 1, 2009

Matthew Socey speaks with screenwriter Angelo Pizzo, best known for creating HOOSIERS and RUDY....

Doug Jones Interview

January 1, 2009

Matthew Socey speaks with actor Doug Jones about his work with directors Tim Burton and Guillermo...

F. Murray Abraham Interview

January 1, 2009

Matthew Socey speaks with Academy Award winning actor F. Murray Abraham (AMADEUS) about his...

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Interview: Preserving Afghan music with the Fanoos Ensemble

Pianist Elham Fanoos was born in Afghanistan in 1997. During that time, music was banned under Taliban rule. But Elham’s father, Ahmad Fanoos, nurtured his son’s musical talent.