Battle of the 80s Comedy Royalty: A Fish Called Wanda vs. Overboard - Cinemajam Vs22

Episode SummaryGrab your snorkel and your tool belt! In this week's CinemaJam Versus, Pablo (Montreal) and Sebastian (Austin) face off with two 80s heavyweights. We compare the British wit of the diamond-heist classic A Fish Called Wanda (1988) against the blue-collar romantic charm of Overboard (1987). From Oscar-winning supporting roles to problematic 80s plots that haven't aged quite as well as the humor, we break down which movie truly stands the test of time.00:00 – Intro: Diamonds, heists, and vengeful carpenters.03:38 – Why Overboard is an 80s childhood classic.05:24 – The common thread: Plots built on a lie.09:38 – Round 1: Why Wanda is the more sophisticated script.13:14 – Round 2: The genius of Kevin Kline and Goldie Hawn.18:46 – Round 4: Landscape vs. Comedic Timing.26:05 – Round 5: Would Overboard be a crime today?.29:07 – Round 6: The rewatchability factor.33:23 – Next Week Tease: Werner Herzog & Klaus Kinski.Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cinemajam Listen on Spotify: CinemaJam on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts: CinemaJam on Apple Follow us on Instagram: @cinemajampod Subscribe on YouTube: Cinema Jam Podcast (Help us reach 1,000 subscribers!).