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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Graduation and Blaxploitation
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Graduation and Blaxploitation
May 16, 2025

Matthew Socey discusses his film traditions on graduation weekend, plus a new Blaxploitation...

Juliet & Romeo & Simon
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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....

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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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