Film Soceyology

Matthew Socey and Gina Wagner discuss THE HANGOVER 2, THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER SOLD, KUNG FU PANDA 2 and the bizarre suicide of an Academy Award winner.

Matthew Socey reviews PIRATES 4 and THE BEAVER plus the DVD/Blu-Ray release of THE MECHANIC. He also previews Midnight Madness at Keystone Art and the summer film series at the IMA.

Matthew Socey reviews the films DUMBSTRUCK and EVERYTHING MUST GO and the DVD/Blu-Ray releases of BLUE VALENTINE, THE ILLUSIONIST and NO STRINGS ATTACHED. Plus an interview with FREEDOM RIDERS director Stanley Nelson.

Matthew Socey, The Film Yap's Christopher Lloyd and NUVO's Ed Johnson-Ott discuss THOR and other new releases, the DVD/Blu-Ray release of THE GREEN HORNET and THE DILEMMA, rules involving press screenings, various film related obits, summer previews and

Matthew Socey discusses the film CERTIFIED COPY and the DVD/Blu-Ray release of BLOW OUT. The Film Yap's Joe Shearer will review FAST FIVE. Both will talk with actor Rob Johansen about IRT's production of THE 39 STEPS and the films of Alfred Hitchcock.

Matthew Socey discusses the film POTICHE and the DVD/Blu-Ray release of THE KING'S SPEECH and RABBIT HOLE. There's an extended version of What is Coby Watching? Plus an appearance by one of Matthew's co-workers, Tracy Mitchell.

Matthew Socey pays tribute to director Sidney Lumet. First a Lumet chat with film critic Jeff Marker followed by an audio medley.

Matthew Socey and The Haunted Flower's Gina Wagner discuss the remake of ARTHUR, plus SOUL SURFER, HANNAH, YOUR HIGHNESS and BORN TO BE WILD. Plus the DVD/Blu-Ray releases of TRON:LEGACY and TAXI DRIVER. Matthew also interviews THE VINYL CAFE host Stuart McLean about the history and identity of Canadian cinema.

Matthew Socey speaks with IIFF's Lisa Triffone and Civic Theater's Megan McKinney about HOP, the DVD-Blu-Ray releases of BLACK SWAN (a lively debate), TANGLED and TOPSY-TURVY. Plus another edition of What is Coby Watching?

Matthew Socey spoke with filmmaker Greydon Clark author Mike White and Mondo Justin about this weekend's Horror Hound convention plus the trio discuss the film career of Elizabeth Taylor. Film Soceyology's Kids Film Correspondent Emma Socey chimes in about RANGO.

Matthew Socey and Gina Wagner discuss PAUL and LIMITLESS and the DVD/Blu-Ray release of THE FIGHTER. Plus a musical tribute to the director of the 1973 musical LOST HORIZON.

Matthew Socey reviews BATTLE: LOS ANGELES and the DVD/Blu-Ray releases of INSIDE JOB and MORNING GLORY. Plus a conversation with author Elmore Leonard about his books and ho his work has been treated in Hollywood. Plus another episode of WHAT IS COBY WATCHING? which will involve films based on Elmore Leonard novels.

Matthew Socey gives us his five day-old post Oscar recap plus a new interveiw with Food Network's Chef Robert Irvine.

Matthew Socey previews the Academy Awards with NPR's Neda Ulaby. Plus he reviews BARNEY'S VERSION and the DVD/Blu-Ray releases of DUE DATE, GET LOW, MEGAMIND and the re-release of SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS.

Matthew Socey and The Film Yap's Joe Shearer discuss the Academy Award nominated short films and CEDAR RAPIDS, the DVD/Blu-Ray releases of UNSTOPPABLE, YOU WILL MEET A TALL DARK STRANGER and some classic Blu-ray releases. Plus a tribute to actor Kenneth Mars.

Matthew Socey and The Film Yap's Christopher Lloyd review the film BIUTIFUL, several DVD/BR releases including TAMARA DREWE and FOR COLORED GIRLS. Plus Matthew and producer Coby Slagle (of WHAT IS COBY WATCHING fame) discuss seeing THE ROOM and other midnight/cult films.

Matthew Socey interviews Tommy Wisseau, the writer/director/star of the cult classic THE ROOM. Plus Matthew reviews Mike Leigh's ANOTHER YEAR and another segment of WHAT IS COBY WATCHING?

Matthew Socey discusses the Academy Award nominations, reviews THE MECHANIC and the DVD/BR release of RED and SECRETARIAT. He also chats with Jim Arnold to preview Indy Wine Fest. Plus two of Matt's co-workers voice their opinions about BLACK SWAN.

Matthew Socey and actresses Jolene Mentink-Moffatt and Leah DeWalt (THE LAST NIGHT OF BALYHOO) catch up on recent films, the DVD/BR release of ANIMAL KINGDOM, LEBANON and BURIED, plus they discuss the ladies production.

Matthew Socey and The Film Yap's Christopher Lloyd discuss BLUE VALENTINE, RABBIT HOLE, THE GREEN HORNET and THE DILEMMA. Plus the DVD/Blu-Ray release of THE SOCIAL NETWORK and PIRANHA. Plus a tribute to film director Peter Yates.

Matthew Socey and WFYI's Myke Perrey discuss COUNTRY STRONG, SEASON OF THE WITCH and the DVD/BR release of MACHETE. They also pay tribute to actors Anne Francis and Pete Postlethwaite. Plus Matthew chats with Food Network Chef Robert Irvine.

Matthew Socey and fellow critics Gina Wagner and Joe Shearer discuss THE KING'S SPEECH, the DVD/B release of THE AMERICAN and announce their best and worst films of 2010.

Matthew Socey, Coby Slagle and Ben Traub discuss the new film version of TRUE GRIT, how it's better than the original and that you don't hate America for this opinion. They also discuss the DVD/BR release of SALT and WALL STREET: MONEY NEVER SLEEPS. The trio also discuss Christmas films, how A CHRISTMAS STORY is overrated and that you don't hate America for this opinion.

Matthew Socey speaks with actor/director/writer Tommy Wiseau about his epic THE ROOM and how it has become a cult classic. (2011)

Matthew Socey and Gina Wagner review THE FIGHTER, TRON: LEGACY and TAMARA DREWE. Plus the DVD/BR releases of THE OTHER GUYS, THE TOWN and THE A-TEAM. They also announce the IFJA award winners. Plus a chat with documentary filmmaker Vinnie Manganello.