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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H Is For Hawk
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H Is For Hawk
January 23, 2026

Matthew Socey reviews the film H Is For Hawk, discusses the Academy Award nominations, an obscure...

Dead Man's Wire
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Dead Man's Wire
January 16, 2026

Matthew Socey has thoughts on the film Dead Man's Wire. Plus a replay of his epic chat with...

Is This Thing On?
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Is This Thing On?
January 9, 2026

It's the first Film Soceyology of 2026! Matthew Socey chats with Emmitt Socey and Brylee Stubbs....

Film Soceyology Holiday Buffet
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Film Soceyology Holiday Buffet
December 19, 2025

To celebrate host Matthew Socey's birthday, he reviews The Housemaid, several video releases,...

Ella McCay
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Ella McCay
December 12, 2025

Matthew Socey has thoughts on the film Ella McCay and his current cinematic dreams.

Brylee Stubbs
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Brylee Stubbs
December 5, 2025

Matthew Socey chats with WFYI intern Brylee Stubbs about her history with David Lynch's work...

Matthew Socey-Danny Boome reunion
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Matthew Socey-Danny Boome reunion
November 21, 2025

It's a Film Soceyology holiday tradition! Matthew chats with Usual Suspect Danny Boome about...

Catching Up On Video
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Catching Up On Video
November 14, 2025

Host Matthew Socey reviews new titles on home video, an old TV-movie from his wife's youth,...

Nuremberg
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Nuremberg
November 8, 2025

Matthew Socey has thoughts on the film Nuremberg + several better video titles.

Anniversary, Blue Moon and Brian Hartz
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Anniversary, Blue Moon and Brian Hartz
October 31, 2025

Matthew Socey reviews the films Anniversary and Blue Moon. He also replays his chat with Usual...

Sammy Terry & Taffeta V.
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Sammy Terry & Taffeta V.
October 21, 2025

It's that time of year. Indy's own Sammy Terry haunts Film Soceyology. Followed by Taffeta...

Anemone and Roofman
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Anemone and Roofman
October 10, 2025

Matthew Socey reviews the films Anemone and Roofman plus some new home video titles.

Richard Propes and The Tenderness Tour
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Richard Propes and The Tenderness Tour
October 4, 2025

Matthew Socey welcomes back fellow IFJA founding member and Usual Suspect Richard Propes, who...

Evil Dead: The Musical
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Evil Dead: The Musical
September 26, 2025

Matthew Socey chats with Dakota Jones, director of the upcoming production of Evil Dead: The...

Bob & Taffy & Francis & Colin & Margot
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Bob & Taffy & Francis & Colin & Margot
September 19, 2025

Matthew Socey reviews the documentary Megadoc and the film A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. Also,...

Spinal Tap 2
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Spinal Tap 2
September 12, 2025

Does the Spinal Tap sequel go to 11? Matthew Socey breaks down his history with the band/films....

Twinless and Splitsville
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Twinless and Splitsville
September 5, 2025

Matthew Socey reviews two different films about relationships plus two tributes.

Caught Stealing, The Roses and The Hammer
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Caught Stealing, The Roses and The Hammer
August 29, 2025

Matthew Socey reviews the films Caught Stealing and The Roses. He replays his chat with Fred...

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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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