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Okay, some people might complain about the introduction: '20 Years Ago,' because twenty years ago isn't very specific, but this movie's a classic. Every man's (and boy's) fantasy is played out when the beautiful Madison (Hannah), who happens to be a mermaid, comes to shore looking for the man she loves, Allen (Hanks). Hanks and Hannah is a magical match as they are beautiful together. Tom Hanks has a way with comedy and drama and is one of the finest actors of our time. Candy plays the easy-going brother Freddie,who helps Allen realize that he really does love Madison. The movie has action, comedy, suspense, fine acting, a superb cast (even Eugene Levy provides some laughs), and above all the ultimate male fantasy. Women will love this one too though, because it is above all a love story where in the end it is the man who leaves his world behind to join hers. Ron Howard's directorial debut is also one of his more memorable. This film was the forerunner to Hanks' later comedies and romance movies and proved he had unique talent.

Lassiter stars Tom Selleck and Bond-girl Jane Seymour. Lassiter, like Bond gets into similar situations and in the end triumphs over the enemy. Lassiter has action, beautiful stars, acting, and enough plot to keep it going. It's not perfect, nor a hidden gem, but it should not be forgotten either. It's worth an evening and a bag of popcorn.

Jesse Owens, the Olympic gold-medalist, was the black athlete who overcame many hardships to rise above in the 1936 Berlin games. Today, Owens is revered as one of the finest track and field athletes of all times for his accomplishments in the sport, but should be remembered for everything else he did as a human being as well.