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FEATURES Thursday, December 9, 1999 -Page II Movie Review: Sleepy Hollow It's back! A special y2k-free 60 seconds ERIN JERNIGAN AND JENN Ross Senior writers Guaranteed to work on January 1 Once again, director Tim Bur- ton dazzles audiences with his cre- THE PHOENIX ASKS, WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON NEW YEAR'S ative ingenuity. This time the story is based on the old-time Hallow- DAY? een favorite by Washington Irving, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. If photos and text by erin jernigan and jenn ross, senior writers you leave your disbelief at home, Sleepy Hollow, starring Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci is surely worth two hours of your time. "['m going to a 'Third Eye Blind' Depp's pale-faced curiosity and concert in Baltimore. " "Tanking Beer." fascination with weird metal ob- Stephanie Knight, freshman. Mike Pulido, sophomore jects are reminiscent of his role as "I don't know" Bio Chemistry/Spanish "Edward Scissorhands." However, this by no means detracts from the film. Rather, it induces fond memo- ries that, when coupled with dra- matic camera angles, make for one exciting film. The film was not without its moments of corny-ness. Depp could have been spared a few of "I'm going to watch the service "l'll probably sleep. " the groaners, and we should men- at my church. " Mike Conroy, senior tion the cheesy romantic subplot, Shaiah Gaddy, sophomore Graphic Design but in general it was witty and fun. Business fEcon Music is an integral part of this movie. Composer Danny Elfman used his past experience with Bur- ton to give the film a depth that sur- passes most instrumental scores. For the squeamish, be advised that many heads will role, but the "Just sit and chill, maybe make "t'm not going to 42nd because gore is not gory, with the excep- my own drink called y2k." it's too dangerous." tion of one scene involving a tree. Rajit Chauduri, sophomore Lamont Wilson, sophomore The violence has a cartoonish qual- Graphic Design/Communication Communication ity that takes the edge off. Writer Andrew Kevin Walker, along with Burton, create a new legend of Sleepy Hollow with enough juice to take it to the mil- lennium. one a ha Grade' B+ @TOYOTA OYOTA-101 MORE VALUE/LESS MONEY INTRODUCI NG THE ALL NEW TOYOTA ECHO Starting under $10,000 - About $12,000 well equipped. THERE'S AN ECHO OUT THERE! Great looks on the outside, great room on the inside. Cruise the highway at 40 MPG· ...very thrifty. Power? Plenty! It's a 1.5 liter hi-tech 16 valve DOCH engine with variable valve timing (new) that kicks out 1.08 horsepower any time you want it. And best of ali, Echo starts at just $9,995 t . New UFinance Plan] thru Toyota Motor Credit helps those with limited credit history buy or lease a new Echo or Celica. See dealer for details. [®TOYOTA real values. everyday.] WIN'N.gettoyota.com 'EPA r)lim:n«l: 32139 Citrllfwy 'utor:wk, 3-4m (1)"/11\10')' tnam:#;1 'fU(( M5RP tXdudlt~ mnspon&lIon, ZU, ugs IDCll'tlW;t..lll) K«u;mi f'ftl,llp!l.1Crtl