Tag: overboard

Overboard reboot: Anna Faris, will you be our new Annie Goulahie?

Dear Anna, This is only the second open letter I’ve ever penned. The first was addressed to your boy Eugenio back in 2015 when he announced news of a possible Overboard reboot. Obviously. Anyway, this afternoon I received an email from a beloved uncle with only a link in the body. No other words were necessary:... Read more »
By Annie Swingen,
March 7, 2017 at 12:41 am • 

Stayton the Obvious: Questions about the Overboard remake

Dear Eugenio, Is it too forward to call you Eugenio? Mr. D? Dean? Anyway, I’ve been thinking about your new project over the past few weeks? What project, you ask? The Overboard reboot, obviously. You’ve taken on quite a responsibility and I admire your gusto. As a rabid passionate fan of the original, I have... Read more »
By Annie Swingen,
July 8, 2015 at 1:26 pm • 

The ultimate gift list for any 80s movie lover

The ultimate gift list for any 80s movie lover
Tick tock friends. Christmas is almost upon us. If you are like me, you want to pick up a gift that is meaningful; not simply a little diddy that qualifies as “hey, this crap is for you”. What defines meaningful? For some it might be a framed family photo or gorgeous blob piece of artwork... Read more »
By Annie Swingen,
December 18, 2014 at 9:39 am • 
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Are you going to bring me my lemon or do I have to squeeze it from my hat?: My Love Affair with Overboard

I used to work in a video store. It was the best job on the face of the planet. Seriously.  I got to act like a hero and zero out late fees, I miraculously found a size “small” t-shirt which is every teen girl’s dream, and we watched movies non-stop. While at Video Station, I... Read more »
By Annie Swingen,
January 29, 2014 at 10:02 pm • 

Random thoughts: Overboard, nerd-models, DIY projects and ketchup

Big news  folks, big news. Last week I received a Facebook message from one Greg Proffit (screen name from Overboard, obviously) basically saying: “I saw your post. I am sort of OK with it. Do I have to hire security for my wedding? I am surprised I haven’t unfriended you.” I KNOW! I KNOW! I... Read more »
By Annie Swingen,
March 5, 2013 at 9:31 pm • 

Overboard: The obsession continues

You know what really chaps my ass? Just Bieber riding the coattails of THE BEST MOVIE EVER MADE, Overboard It’s to the point that when you Google the film, his stupid song shows up (don’t tell me you don’t Google your favorite movie once in a while. Like every week.) Come on Justin, you aren’t... Read more »
By Annie Swingen,
February 26, 2013 at 8:03 pm • 
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These are a few of my least favorite things

I like to bitch. A lot. Like a lot, a lot. And I lurve lists. Below are some current irritants in my very mundane life. People reading teleprompters. I mean, I can’t even read aloud to my kid without stumbling over the word “a”, but I judge TV people when I see their eyeballs moving... Read more »
By Annie Swingen,
February 20, 2013 at 7:36 am •