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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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Wings Hauser and The Alto Knights
March 21, 2025
Matthew Socey pays tribute to actor Wings Hauser and reviews the film The Alto Knights.
Black Bag and Rich Koz
March 14, 2025
Matthew Socey reviews the suspense film Black Bag. He also replays his epic chat with Rich...
The Rule of Jenny Pen
March 7, 2025
Matthew Socey reviews the thriller The Rule of Jenny Pen and chats with The Film Yap's Christopher...
Gene Hackman
February 28, 2025
Matthew Socey pays tribute to Gene Hackman, how he would vote if he had an Oscar ballot plus...
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
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!)
February 7, 2025
Matthew Socey has a lively chat with one of Film Soceyology's Usual Suspects Tracy Forner....
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
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...
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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