Splash (1984): Madison Wasn’t the One Who Needed to Change
Beth and Michelle dive into Splash, Ron Howard’s 1984 romantic fantasy about a lonely produce wholesaler, the mermaid who has searched for him since childhood, and five strange days in New York City. They revisit their youthful love for Madison, Daryl Hannah’s seemingly effortless performance, John Candy’s unexpectedly devoted brother, and the romance that made an entire generation consider naming their daughters after a Manhattan street sign.
This time, they recognize that the story has always belonged to Madison. She crosses into an unfamiliar society, learns its language, adapts without…
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