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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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June 27, 2025
Matthew Socey reviews The Dad Film of the Year There will be no show next week due to the...
Elio
June 20, 2025
Matthew Socey reviews the film Elio, some home video titles and discusses films that hit you...
Materialists
June 13, 2025
Matthew Socey reviews the film Materialists, two Blu-Ray releases plus films and timing.
The Phoenician Scheme and Golan-Globus Theater
June 6, 2025
Matthew Socey has thoughts on the new Wes Anderson film plus he replays his chat with Murray...
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life
May 30, 2025
That's a film title, not a Matthew Socey opinion. He'll review the film, regardless. Plus,...
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
May 23, 2025
Matthew Socey reviews the latest Tom Cruise Stunt Show.
Graduation and Blaxploitation
May 16, 2025
Matthew Socey discusses his film traditions on graduation weekend, plus a new Blaxploitation...
Juliet & Romeo & Simon
May 9, 2025
Matthew Socey reviews the new film musical Juliet & Romeo and has a chat with Food Network's...
Happy Birthday, Chuck Leavell!
May 2, 2025
Matthew Socey replays his chat with musician Chuck Leavell (subject of the documentary Chuck...
A pledge challenge and Tracy Forner
April 25, 2025
It's a spring pledge show edition of Film Soceyology, including a Grab a Pencil challenge....
Sinners and Cari Crowe
April 18, 2025
Matthew Socey reviews three new films, pays tribute to director Ted Kotcheff, and has a chat...
The Ballad of Wallis Island
April 11, 2025
Matthew Socey reviews the new film The Ballad of Wallis Island and he (carefully) discusses...
Penguin and Kaufman
March 28, 2025
Matthew Socey reviews the film The Penguin Lesson and the Andy Kaufman documentary Thank You...
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...
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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