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New music + a tribute to musician/songwriter Sally Tiven on tonight's Blues House Party at 7 on @wfyi.bsky.social and wfyi.org and at 9 on WBAA 105.9 FM in West Lafayette and wbaa.org.

Weapons Matthew Socey reviews the horror film Weapons, a couple music documentaries, a 1990s oddity and pays tribute to director Jonathan Kaplan.

Have a great weekend, everyone!
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Dat's exactly right!

The worst part of waking up is Ginty on your cup.

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I had the moon keep me company on my way to work this morning. My moon is voiced by Lynne Thigpen (IYKYK). Here's hoping everyone has a fine Friday while I create Public Radio Goodness @wfyi.bsky.social.

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Good morning, film fans. It's time once again to ask what films have you watched this week? I'm recording Film Soceyology tomorrow. Thank you always for your contribution to Public Radio Goodness @wfyi.bsky.social.

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Working the front door of The Blues House Party @wfyi.bsky.social. (Bailey's already here).
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Honoring my friend and generous mentor the original Svengoolie, Jerry G Bishop, on the anniversary of his birth. I owe him everything.

Friday ended badly. This should pick me up. @brucespringsteen.net Tracks II.

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It's the first Saturday in August, which means it's The Blues House Party anniversary. An evening of old school (plus Dave Weld coming to The Slippery Noodle) starts Year 22 tonight at 7 on @wfyi.bsky.social 90.1 FM and wfyi.org and at 9 on WBAA 105.9 FM in West Lafayette and wbaa.org.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it's shutting down The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funnels federal money to public media stations, says it's winding down operations after President Trump signed a law rescinding all funding.

Try to have a great weekend, everyone.
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The Naked Gun Matthew Socey discusses his history with The Naked Gun franchise, plus a chat with fellow critic Evan Dossey (Midwest Film Journal).

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I love FoEC. Who were the Columbo killers?

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Good morning, film fans. It's time once again to ask what films have you watched this week? I'm recording Film Soceyology tomorrow. Thank you always for your contribution to Public Radio Goodness @wfyi.bsky.social.

Happy Saturday.

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Catching up on a buffet of recent releases/reissues on tonight's Blues House Party at 7 on @wfyi.bsky.social and wfyi.org and at 9 on @WBAA 105.9 FM and wbaa.org. Today's GIF goes out to The Hartz Trio.

The Fantastic 4: First Step Matthew Socey reviews the new Fantastic 4 film. Plus, he dips into the archives for a Film Soceyology favorite episode.

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Listen to our review of #TheFanatic or Moose will strangle you! John Travolta gives his cringiest performance ever and he was in Battlefield Earth. Available now at soundcloud.com/murmanproductions or any podcast app under Golan-Globus Theater.

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Thank you, The Onion.

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(Salute)
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In #TheFanatic John Travolta gives a head scratching performance as an, I think, autistic man whose obsession with a B-movie action star turns deadly. It's a story as old as time, and it drops Wednesday at soundcloud.com/murmanproductions.

A preview of next Saturday's Cumberland Blues, Beers & BBQ concert (including King Bee and The Stingers). The Blues House Party, tonight at 7 on @wfyi.bsky.social and wfyi.org and at 9 on WBAA 105.9 FM and wbaa.org. As Kris said to Sinead (who was right), don't let the bastards get you down.

Eddington Matthew Socey reviews the COVID-western Eddington. Plus, one of Film Soceyology's Usual Suspects appears to pay tribute to a Hall of Fame That Guy.

Have a great weekend, everyone! Thanks, Myke!
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