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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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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
November 21, 2025
It's a Film Soceyology holiday tradition! Matthew chats with Usual Suspect Danny Boome about...
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
November 8, 2025
Matthew Socey has thoughts on the film Nuremberg + several better video titles.
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.
October 21, 2025
It's that time of year. Indy's own Sammy Terry haunts Film Soceyology. Followed by Taffeta...
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
October 4, 2025
Matthew Socey welcomes back fellow IFJA founding member and Usual Suspect Richard Propes, who...
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
September 19, 2025
Matthew Socey reviews the documentary Megadoc and the film A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. Also,...
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
September 5, 2025
Matthew Socey reviews two different films about relationships plus two tributes.
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...
Relay, Honey Don't and Terence Stamp
August 22, 2025
Matthew Socey reviews the films Relay and Honey Don't, plus breaks down a new Blaxploitation...
Highest 2 Lowest and Rifftrax
August 15, 2025
Matthew Socey reviews the new Spike Lee Joint, Highest 2 Lowest. He also replays his chat with...
Weapons
August 8, 2025
Matthew Socey reviews the horror film Weapons, a couple music documentaries, a 1990s oddity...
The Naked Gun
August 1, 2025
Matthew Socey discusses his history with The Naked Gun franchise, plus a chat with fellow critic...
The Fantastic 4: First Step
July 25, 2025
Matthew Socey reviews the new Fantastic 4 film. Plus, he dips into the archives for a Film...
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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