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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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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...
Eddington
July 18, 2025
Matthew Socey reviews the COVID-western Eddington. Plus, one of Film Soceyology's Usual Suspects...
Superman, Bill, Brian and Lalo
July 11, 2025
Matthew Socey returns with an epic episode. He reviews the new Superman film, chats with Bill...
F1
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...
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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