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" .J Banderas, Hopkins slash their way to video Richard Horan Stuart Wilson II, discovers next Zorro and tells him that job of portraying a former Staff Writer Zarro's identity. Montero when the time is right, they will hero clinging to his last shreds storms Zorro's house. In the both get their revenge. of dignity, A video clerk dives for cover struggle that follows, Zorro's But Vega has a lot of work Antonio Banderas, staT of as a masked man jumps onto the wife, Esperenza de la Vega, is ahead of him, "Desparado," is equally great as counter waving a sword. The killed. Their daughter. Elena, is Murieta is vulgar, filled with a man consumed in anger who masked man yells at his oppo­ taken away to be raised by rage. and wouldn't know style never thinks before he acts. nent and turns to toss a rose to Montero. A shattered Zorro is if it slapped him in the face. The most interesting charac­ the college girl with her mouth arrested and left to rot in jail When looking at a sword, the ter was Elena, played by hanging open. Yep, you guessed for 20 years. elder Zarro asks Murieta if he Catherine Zeta-Jones, who can it - "The Mask of Zorro" has Alejandro Murieta, played by knows how to use it. The also be seen in "The Phantom." arrived on video. Antonio Banderas, is a common younger Zorro replies, "Of Elena is a dignified young Almost five months ago. "The thief who travels around with course. the pointy end goes into woman, who has grown up Mask of Zorro" hit the theaters his brother, Joaquin, and .l the other man." believing that Governor .' and left women across America sleazy American known as Excitement is high in "The Montero is her father, and her swooning. Now, with Zorro on Three-Fingered Jack. Mask of Zorro." It is a fun mother died in childbirth. But video, women can swoon in the A theft goes wrong when movie to watch with plenty of she soon finds herself falling privacy of their own homes. evil Capt. Harrison Love and actioll. If the thought of Zarro for the mysterious young "The Mask of Zarro" follows his men show up, Three­ makes you groan. you might Zarro. as well as being druwn .two men who don the guise of Fingered Jack is shot, and be pleasantly surprised. It is to her rcal father, Vegu, whom Zarro to get revenge on their Joaquin is killed. Murieta not a cheesy romance adven­ she believes is a simple old ,enemies, and to protect the peo­ escapes but is quickly con­ ture like one might think. The servunt. Watching her struggle ple of Mexico. Anthony sumed in a fiery rage. story is enthralling. and the and discoveries is more excit­ Hopkins plays the elder Zarro, In the meantime, Vega acting and sets bring you right ing than the sword fights. Don Diego de la Vega. He pro­ escapes from prison and stops a in the middle of it. Whether you are looking for tects the people of Mexico drunken Murieta from trying to Anthony Hopkins, best that romantic masked man to Against the Spaniards. One day. take his revenge upon Capt. known for his role as a chill­ whisk you away, or just want to 'the evil Californian govemor, Love. The cider Zorro tries to ing cannibal in "The Silence see a bunch of people hacked Photo Courtesy ot Amblln .Don Rafael Montero, played by teach Murieta to become the of the Lambs." does a good up, Zorro delivers. Antonio Banderas, as Zarro, finds the sword ~:a mightier than the pen. :,Local Chl'istmas Shopping 101: Thrifty buys for those difficult relatives ,------,DaVid French Aid: The South Park ." intended for use with alcohol." just released "Garage Inc,." a this year. :Staff Writer My personal favorite is "The Scarface T-shirts have two-CD set of cover songs and Phil Collins, ABBA, and Melody Records. on Third been really popular," said Kale hard to find B-sides. The set 2PAC have released greatest hits . Christmas; It's always such a Street, behind Woodstock's Barker from Sundance Records. includes the original "Garage , along with George :pain to figure out what to gel Pizza. They have a great 'l'hat and the Superfly poster." Days re-visited" and "Garage Michael, Motley Crue and ;everybody. Do you get them selection of quality vinyl at You can also find stink bombs Days re-revisited," which have Depeche Mode. :the toaster or the Easy- _~;;~ prices that can't be beat. and cigarette loads. though been hard to find until now. For all the aspiring musicians ;Bake Oven? Even the The Underground has Barker doesn't recommend those. Plus. they cover several other out there. check out Sound 'Godforsaken fruitcake a wide selection of new "They're really annoying." tunes like Black Sabbath's Source. For Christmas, they :starts looking good to and used CDs, along with he said. "Sabbra C6Idabbra." and Bob have quality acoustic guitars for 'desperate shoppers. posters. T-shirts, pipes and If you have something more Seger's "Turn The P6Ige." under $100. and for the kids, : But in Chico, there are plenty adult novelties. It·s worth a intimate in mind. there is always Alannis Morrisette's eagerly they have junior nylon-string :of entertaining gift ideas that look around. "Sexual Trivia," "Dirty Dice" awaited sophomore album. titled guitars for under $40. are sure to please the most previously-viewed movies for Sundance Records also has a and other adult games. "Supposed Fornlcr Infutuation If you wan I 10 rock out, demanding Scrooges and Tiny sale at discount prices. Where great selection of new and used For the really intimate gifts Junkie." tinally hit the stores in Herried Music has Fender Tims alike. clse can you get 'Titanic" for CDs at reasonable prices. Their there are plenty of places in time for Christmas. along with Squire Stratocaster gift packs How about a gift certificate to only $107 wide selection of unique board town to find novelties like the ' "Hello Nasty" that include a guitar. amplifier, United Artists Theaters and The UniverSity Box Office games are sure to keep the bev­ lotions, lingerie and other and 's "Mutations." strings. strap, tuner, gig bag and ,Cinemark Movies 1O? Or maybe also sells gi ft certificates LhaL erages flowing. Games like naught)' toys. Hot Shots flavored Box sets and live albums can four lessons for $275. . - :a:certificate to a favorite video are good for almost any univer­ "Chug It," "Party Till You condoms come in flavors like ulso make the perfect Christmas And, if you still don't know :: : sCore that could be used for sity event. Puke." and "Pass Out" will Bushwacker, Fuzzy Navel and gifl. The John Lennon what to get everyone on your :: :rentals or purchases. South Park fans can tind their make or break any party, But, Screaming Orgasm. Anthology. Bruce Springsteen's list, try McDonald's gift certifi­ ;: :!310ckbuster Video and Ray's favorite episodes on video at like the warning on the box There is also a lot of new "Tracks" and "The Best of . cates. Nobody is going to com­ .~_~:Mdeo also have many. popular Tower Records. along with "Chef reads, "these games are not music available now. 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