5 movies to see by the 25th

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December 8, 2011
Arts & Entertainment
Golden Arrow
Backstage images of 'Sleepy Hollow'
Go behind the scenes to see what went on as
the actors took centerstage
Photos courtesy of Johanna Ellis
RYAN BRADLEY, MITCHELL SIMONCINIAND MARY YNIGUEZ spend the play in the control booth, working on
JACQUELINE VASQUEZ AND DANIEL SHERTZER'S characters come to life in the costumes a parent provides.
lighting and sound. The control booth is located at the top of the theatre and has an unobstructed view of the
Along with the props, the costumes provide essential to the reality of the drama. Period costumes transported
stage. Students handle all the lighting and sound for the performance, using the lighting and sound boards
the audience back to the time and place where the play occurs. Props such as the tombstone help to create an
pictured above. For each scene, there is a cue button and a number that control certain lights set for each scene
eery vibe. Theatre tech, dressed in black, rushes onstage between scenes to adjust props to fit the upcoming
so there are no mistakes opening night.
scene .
5 movies to see by the 25th
by Rachel Handa
In-depth Editor
 As December approaches, these movies
represent the best of the season and will get you
in the holiday spirit
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Elf- Perhaps the funniest Christmas film, Will Ferrell made the movie
popular in 2003. It’s about a boy who was brought to the North Pole and
raised by a Papa Elf, not realizing that he is a human. He goes off to find his
dad in New York and his innocent antics make the movie memorable and
worth watching every year.
Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas- This animated movie has
been a very popular Christmas film for years and is entertaining for all ages.
It includes Cindy Lou Hoo and everyone else from Whoville. Also, you
can always sing along to “You’re a Mean One, Mr.Grinch” while you are
watching it.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas- This animated movie is only
around 25 minutes and has been around for 45 years, but it
never gets old. It will always be a favorite because it teaches
you a lesson and gets you excited about the holidays. Charlie
and Lucy make us look past the materialism of the holiday
season and remind us what Christmas is all about.
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It’s A Wonderful Life- This classic captures the essence of
the Christmas season and makes us think about the importance
of our lives. It shows a businessman what his life would be
like if he was never born and teaches an important lesson, so
everybody should watch it at least once.
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Home Alone- All of the Home Alone movies are constantly
played in the holiday season, but the first one is great because it
is about a boy who has to deal with two robbers when he is left
behind while his family is on a Christmas vacation.
Arts & Entertainment
Golden Arrow
December 8, 2011
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Theatre brings 'Sleepy Hollow' to life
Strong acting and moments of humor help
make the play a great success, despite some
confusing plot points
by Adam Santa Cruz and Alexa Mansese
Back Page & Front Page Editors
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tudents and parents crowded the theater for the Nov. 17 premiere of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The dimly-lit room filled up quickly in anticipation for
the adaptation of the old legend known for its eerie vibe.
The play opened with a narration from senior Brianna Silva, whose soothing
storytelling ability started the show off on a good note and kept the audience on
the edge of their seats. They stayed on the edge of their seats, as the next scene
was an exciting battle, complete with professionally choreographed fighting,
which set the backstory for the headless horseman.
However, the main story follows Mr. Ichabod Crane (junior Daniel Shertzer),
the new schoolteacher in the town of Sleepy Hollow. Crane meets the beautiful
Katrina Van Tassel (senior Jacqueline Vasquez), and immediately falls in love
with her. Even though the feelings are mutual, he has to compete for her love with
the brutish Brom Bones, comically portrayed by sophomore Jake Duke.
Although the acting was superb and way beyond what can be expected in a
By Alexa Manese
high school drama, the plotline was a little hard to follow. The transitions of the
story were confusing and the overall plot was quite foggy. Nonetheless, the acting
job of such young recruits matched up to that of a professional.
The play’s surprisingly humorous scenes lightened the mood a bit; one actor that
stood out was freshman Shawn Saldaña, whose portrayal of the Young Knickerbocker kept the audience in stitches. Several seniors were involved in this play, and
their fine performances left a memorable impression on the senior class. Vasquez,
Mani Maleky, Elizabeth McIntosh, Duncan Boyer and Hope Dorman were
spectacular in their roles as Katrina Van Tassel, Mr. Van Ripper, Mrs. Van Tassel,
Mr. Van Tassel and Mrs. Vedder respectively.
“This was actually my first play and getting a fairly big role was really exciting
and such a new experience for me,” Maleky said. “I got a whole new perspective on
acting and drama in general.”
Along with the acting, the show’s props and decorations created a realistic, creepy
feel that fit the story perfectly. Fog rose up in appropriate scenes and the fake cemetery looked as spooky as real cemeteries do. Theater tech did a wonderful job in
creating the horseman’s ride, a prosthetic horse on which the horseman was actually
able to sit and ride on for a brief scene.
“I feel like it went really well. It's a relief because the first show of the year can
help create momentum for the next two shows, and I feel that our success will help
get the student body and community excited for the musical and spring play,” Dorman said.
TEACHER BEATS
Photos by Jiyoo Chang & Alexa Manese
Jeremy Matamales
Christie Haley
Don't Stop Believin'
When I'm Gone
“It’s Journey... If I have to explain it to
you, you wouldn't understand.”
“Kind of relaxing in a weird way...”
Journey
Love the Way You Lie
Eminem & Rihanna
Eminem
Preaching the End of the
World
“As usual Eminem’s flow is just incredibly unique and creative plus, my
wife thought it was a beautiful, romantic song... until I told her what it was
Chris Cornell
about!”
“My first Christmas with Mr. Haley…”
“This song was played at my wedding.”
Continuum (album)
John Mayer
Wish You Were Here
With Teeth (album)
“Because we probably are ‘just two
lost souls swimming in a fish bowl...
year after year’ and we'll never know it... because we're fish...”
“A classic - I could listen to this anytime
of the day.”
Pink Floyd
Rookie - or - Requiem
Boysetsfire
“This is one of my favorite bands that nobody has ever heard of. They are
VERY political and as you may or may not know... I am a political junkie!
Amazing guitar work and incredible vocals, very powerful pipes!”
NIN
Bela Lugosi's Dead
Bauhaus
“A reminder of high school…”
Hung Up
Madonna
Chan Chan
“I love some dance tunes.”
“Sung in Spanish, this is my favorite song from a group of old Cuban musicians. Mis Abuelos y mi papá vienen de Cuba y está canciόn me recuerda de
ellos... I hope that's correct, I'm a bit rusty!”
Audioslave
Buena Vista Social Club
Shadow on the Sun
“A perfect workout song...”
Mexican Moon
Concrete Blonde
“The best female rock voice
EVER…”
Sexy Back
Justin Timberlake
“My hubby's favorite Karaoke performance piece...”
Part of Your World
Little Mermaid
“Well…duh…”