Overboard: Very Creepy, Oddly Delightful (with Elizabeth Laime)

About this episode

The episode discusses the 1987 romantic comedy Overboard, exploring its themes and performances with guest Elizabeth Laime.

CATEGORY: UH-OH AMNESIA This week we go back to 1987 for the creepy yet cute romantic comedy Overboard , starring real-life couple Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. Joining us is TV writer, producer and podcaster, Elizabeth Laime from the hit podcasts Beth’s Dead and Nobody’s Listening, Right? as we break down one of the most absurd ’80s rom-com plots ever to grace our screens. We discuss why Overboard somehow remains lovable despite the kidnapping, gaslighting, and identity fraud, why Goldie Hawn’s fashion and comedic performance are perfection, and how the chemistry between Goldie and Kurt makes this deeply problematic romance weirdly irresistible. Plus: Roddy McDowall stealing scenes as Goldie’s sassy butler, Kurt's ingenious closet invention, and our love of a little upstairs/downstairs romance! If you love yachts, mini-golf, and zany romantic comedies from the 1980s, then this episode is for you!  This episode was edited by Nick Duke: https://www.instagram.com/n_dukie/  Follow Elizabeth Laime on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethlaime/?hl=en Check out Elizabeth's podcast Nobody's Listening, Right…

People in this episode

Hosts: Elena Crevello, Chelsea Davison

Guest: Elizabeth Laime

Topics covered

• romantic comedy
• 1980s film
• amnesia
• gaslighting
• identity fraud
• film review
• celebrity chemistry

Keywords

• Overboard
• romantic comedy
• Goldie Hawn
• Kurt Russell
• 1980s
• film review
• amnesia
• gaslighting
• identity fraud

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Beth’s Dead, Nobody’s Listening, Right?

Books & works: Overboard

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