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    Dorking Out

    The podcast for anyone who loves to dork out about movies. Every week, writer Sonia Mansfield (The Sonia Show, formerly of The San Francisco Examiner, EON Magazine, IF Magazine, Assignment X and Cinescape) and podcaster Margo D. (Book Vs. Movie, Best Neighbors, Fit Bottomed Girls, Not Fade Away) dork out about movies from the past and present.
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    Episodes (270)

    Serial Mom (1994) Kathleen Turner, Sam Waterston, Matthew Lillard, Ricki Lake, & John Waters

    Serial Mom (1994) Kathleen Turner, Sam Waterston, Matthew Lillard, Ricki Lake, & John Waters
    Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. can’t handle the truth and dork out about 1994’s SERIAL MOM, written and directed by John Waters and starring Kathleen Turner, Sam Waterston, Ricki Lake, Matthew Lillard, Mink Stole, and Patty Hearst. 

    Also discussed: LOVE IS BLIND, POOR THINGS, AMERICAN FICTION, and THE PROGRAM on Netflix.

    Dork out everywhere …

    Jerry Maguire (1996), starring Tom Cruise, Renee Zellweger, Cuba Gooding Jr.

    Jerry Maguire (1996), starring Tom Cruise, Renee Zellweger, Cuba Gooding Jr.
    You had us at hello. Hosts Sonia Mansfield, Margo D., and Adam Riske from F This Movie dork out about 1996’s JERRY MAGUIRE, starring Tom Cruise, Renee Zellweger, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Bonnie Hunt, Jonathan Lipnicki, Jay Mohr, Kelly Preston, and Regina King.

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    A Few Good Men (1992) Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Pollack & Kiefer Sutherland

    A Few Good Men (1992) Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Pollack & Kiefer Sutherland
    Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. can’t handle the truth and dork out about 1992’s A FEW GOOD MEN, starring Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Kevin Pollack, Kevin Bacon, Kiefer Sutherland, and Jack Nicholson.

    Dork out everywhere …

    Sister Act (1992) Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Harvey Keitel, & Bill Nunn

    Sister Act (1992) Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Harvey Keitel, & Bill Nunn
    Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. go to church and dork out about 1992’s SISTER ACT, starring Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Mary Wickes, Bill Nunn, Harvey Keitel, and Maggie Smith.

    Dork out everywhere …

    Airplane (1980) Robert Hays, Julie Haggerty, Robert Stack & Lloyd Bridges

    Airplane (1980) Robert Hays, Julie Haggerty, Robert Stack & Lloyd Bridges
    Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue and dork out about 1980’s AIRPLANE, starring Robert Hayes, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Robert Stack, Stephen Stucker, and Lloyd Bridges.

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    Beautiful Girls (1996) Matt Dillon, Timothy Hutton, Annabeth Gish, Lauren Holly & Natalie Portman

    Beautiful Girls (1996) Matt Dillon, Timothy Hutton, Annabeth Gish, Lauren Holly & Natalie Portman
    Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. stay cool forever and dork out about 1996’s BEAUTIFUL GIRLS, starring Timothy Hutton, Matt Dillon, Michael Rapaport, Uma Thurman, Noah Emmerich, Rosie O’Donnell, Martha Plimpton, Lauren Holly, Annabeth Gish, and Natalie Portman.

    Dork out everywhere …

    Saltburn (2023) Emerald Fennel, Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant & Carey Mulligan

    Saltburn (2023) Emerald Fennel, Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant & Carey Mulligan
    Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. get in the tub and dork out about Emerald Fennell’s SALTBURN, starring Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver, Archie Madekwe, and Carey Mulligan.

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    Basic Instinct (1992) Sharon Stone, Michael Douglas Plus, RHOSLC Finale, Fargo & Iron Claw

    Basic Instinct (1992) Sharon Stone, Michael Douglas Plus, RHOSLC Finale, Fargo & Iron Claw
    Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. get out their ice picks and dork out about 1992’s BASIC INSTINCT, directed by Paul Verhoeven, written by Joe Eszterhas, and starring Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, and Jeanne Tripplehorn.


    Plus, the season finale of REAL HOUSEWIVES OF SALT LAKE CITY, ULTIMATE GIRLS TRIP, IRON CLAW, DAUGHTERS OF THE CULT, and the new season of FARGO on FX.

    Dork out everywhere …

    The Holiday (2022 Replay) Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law & Jack Black

    The Holiday (2022 Replay) Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law & Jack Black
    Sonia and Margo are on a holiday, so it's the perfect time to replay THE HOLIDAY episode.

    Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. have gumption and dork out about 2006’s THE HOLIDAY, starring Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Jack Black, and Eli Wallach.

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    Four Christmases (2008) Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon, Mary Steenburgen, Robert Duvall & Jon Faverau

    Four Christmases (2008) Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon, Mary Steenburgen, Robert Duvall & Jon Faverau
    You can’t spell “families” without “lies.” Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. dork out about 2008’s FOUR CHRISTMASES, starring Reese Witherspoon, Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Mary Steenburgen, Sissy Spacek, and Robert Duvall.

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    Last Holiday (2006) Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Alicia Witt, Giancarlo Esposito, and Timothy Hutton

    Last Holiday (2006) Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Alicia Witt, Giancarlo Esposito, and Timothy Hutton
    Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. know that butter is the secret to life and dork out about 2006’s LAST HOLIDAY, starring Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Timothy Hutton, Alicia Witt, Gérard Depardieu, and Giancarlo Esposito.

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    Dorking Out - Sweet November (2001) May December (2023)

    JFK (1991) Kevin Costner, Donald Sutherland, Tommy Lee Jones, Joe Pesci, Sissy Spacek & Kevin Bacon

    JFK (1991) Kevin Costner, Donald Sutherland, Tommy Lee Jones, Joe Pesci, Sissy Spacek & Kevin Bacon
    Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. dork out about 1991’s JFK, directed by Oliver Stone and starring Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman, Tommy Lee Jones, Joe Pesci, Kevin Bacon, Michael Rooker, and Sissy Spacek.

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    Dragnet (1987) Dan Aykroyd, Tom Hanks, Dabney Coleman, & Christopher Plummer

    Dragnet (1987) Dan Aykroyd, Tom Hanks, Dabney Coleman, & Christopher Plummer
    Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. share just the facts, ma’am, and dork out about 1987’s DRAGNET, starring Dan Aykroyd, Tom Hanks, Christopher Plummer, Alexandra Paul, Harry Morgan and Dabney Coleman.

    Also discussed: REALITY LIFE WITH KATE CASEY, MAY DECEMBER (2023), CAROL (2015), EXMAS (2023), HOLIDAY IN THE WILD (2020), and HOW TO FALL IN LOVE BY THE HOLIDAYS (2023).

    Dork out everywhere …

    The Quick and the Dead (1995) Sharon Stone, Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Gene Hackman & "Priscilla" by Sofia Coppola

    The Quick and the Dead (1995) Sharon Stone, Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Gene Hackman & "Priscilla" by Sofia Coppola
    Looks like you're having a pretty good time playing with yourself. Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. dork out about 1995’s THE QUICK AND THE DEAD, directed by Sam Raimi and starring Sharon Stone, Russell Crowe, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Gene Hackman.

    Also discussed: PRISCILLA, directed by Sofia Coppola, ESCPAING TWIN FLAMES on Netflix, and THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF SALT LAKE CITY.

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    Legends of the Fall (1994) Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Julia Ormond, Aidan Quinn & Henry Thomas

    Legends of the Fall (1994) Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Julia Ormond, Aidan Quinn & Henry Thomas
    What a Creep
    Season 22, Episode 7
    Mark Schwahn “One Tree Hill showrunner and creep!

    One Tree Hill was a popular CW show that had all the ingredients for success - attractive actors, dramatic storylines, a complex timeline, and was filmed in North Carolina. However, the show was marred by the inappropriate behavior of its showrunner, Mark Schwahn. His harassment and mistreatment of the cast and crew were brought to light by writer Audrey Wauchope in a series of tweets in 2017, during the height of the “Me Too” movement. This followed the investigation of another CW showrunner, Andrew Kreisberg, who was accused of sexual harassment and creating an unsafe work environment on The Flash. Kreisberg was paid $10 million to leave.

    Today, we are discussing the impact of a toxic boss on a workplace and the bravery of the women who spoke out against this behavior. Their actions have set a new standard for a safer and more respectful work environment, particularly after the recent strikes in the United States.

    Sources for this episode:· Buzz Feed· Buzz Feed 2· Buzz Feed 3· Drama Queens Podcast· Drama Queens Podcast (Apple)· Variety· Variety 2· Screen Rant· Screen Rant 2· EW· EW 2· EW 3· Decider· Insider· Hollywood Reporter· Best Life online· Deadline· Deadline 2· The Wrap· Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum podcast· AV Club· Burn it Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood by Maureen Ryan


    Trigger warnings: Sexual Harassment, sexual assault, and workplace abuse

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    The Exorcist (1973) William Friedkin, Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair & special guest Nat Segaloff ("The Exorcist Legacy)

    The Exorcist (1973) William Friedkin, Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair & special guest Nat Segaloff ("The Exorcist Legacy)
    What an excellent day for an exorcism. Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. dork out about 1973’s THE EXORCIST, directed by William Friedkin and starring Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Jason Miller, and Max Von Sydow.

    But wait, there’s more. They also chat about the making of the movie with author Nat Segaloff, author of THE EXORCIST LEGACY: 50 YEARS OF FEAR.

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    What Ever Happened to Baby Jane (1962) Bette Davis & Joan Crawford

    What Ever Happened to Baby Jane (1962) Bette Davis & Joan Crawford
    Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. could’ve been friends all these years, and dork out about 1962’s WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE, starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.

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    A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, & Patricia Arquette

    A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, & Patricia Arquette
    One, two, hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. are coming for you … It’s time to dork out about 1987’s A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: DREAM WARRIORS, starring Heather Langencamp, Robert Englund, and Patricia Arquette.

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    Dorking Out (1986) Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Jenette Goldstein, & James Cameron

    Dorking Out (1986) Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Jenette Goldstein, & James Cameron
    Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. mostly come out at night, mostly, and dork out about 1986’s ALIENS, directed by James Cameron, and starring Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Bill Paxton, Jenette Goldstein, and Paul Reiser.

    Dork out everywhere …