Film Soceyology

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 Chat With
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A Chat With "The Hammer"
February 21, 2025

Matthew Socey reviews a new Blaxploitation box set and replays his chat with Fred "The...

Pride and Prejudice
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Pride and Prejudice
February 14, 2025

Matthew Socey chats with director Samantha Kelly about her Carmel Community Players production...

Tracy Forner and North Dallas Forty (This time for sure!)
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Tracy Forner and North Dallas Forty (This time for sure!)
February 7, 2025

Matthew Socey has a lively chat with one of Film Soceyology's Usual Suspects Tracy Forner....

Academy Award Nominations 2024
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Academy Award Nominations 2024
January 24, 2025

Matthew Socey has thoughts on the Academy Award nominations, some home video titles plus a...

A tribute to David Lynch
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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
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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
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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
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Christmas Releases
December 27, 2024

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

IFJA and Joe Corey
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IFJA and Joe Corey
December 18, 2024

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

Queer
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Queer
December 14, 2024

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

Catching Up this Week
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Catching Up this Week
December 6, 2024

Matthew Socey catches up where he left off before Thanksgiving.

Gladiawicked or Wickediator?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Conclave
October 25, 2024

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

Quality time with Sammy Terry
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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
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Heartland International Film Festival
October 4, 2024

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

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Interviews

Fred
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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
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Jason Mewes Interview
January 1, 2013

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

Tommy Wiseau Interview
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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
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Angelo Pizzo Interview
January 1, 2009

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

Doug Jones Interview
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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
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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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