Page 16 March 2012 doesn’t deserve being put to rest if she’s killing innocent kids. The term “scary” is a loose term, and could be used to describe being chased by a bull as easily as it can explain when someone sneaks up behind their friend and shouts, “Boo!” There are different ways to frighten someone, and a truly scary movie should incorporate at least a few of them to get a reaction from the audience. However, this fi lm sticks with the over- used scenes in which a character looks out a window and there’s something or, Heaven forbid!, some one outside, but when they look away and then back, it’s gone. In regards to acting, the characters in this movie have too small of parts for the actors to be properly judged. There is, of course, Daniel Radcliffe, but besides him the only real reoccurring actor is Ciarán Hinds. He portrays Mr. Daily, the only man who owns a car in his small village. He makes a convincing father-in-mourning who refuses to believe the legend of the child-killing ghost. As for Mr. Radcliffe, kudos for trying to break free from the Harry Potter series, and it was a smart idea to choose a horror fl ick. However, people seem to be struggling with the change and might even wonder why he doesn’t summon his patronus to keep the ghost at bay. So though the audience might jump or shout in surprise, there is no lasting effect from the fi lm and most will probably describe it as, “that movie where Harry Potter’s haunted by a dead woman who kills kids.”Harry Potter and The Woman in Black are only scaring 2 stars out of me. Julie Demetros is a 16-year-old homeschooler from Arcadia who writes about movies and books at julieatthemovies.wordpress.com. Movies Continued from page 6 tax” versus the insider lingo “transaction privilege tax.” As I mentioned, zero-based budgeting is a signi fi cant step forward. You have my commitment that I will continue to do more to push our city forward. I currently am co-chairman with Councilman Tom Simplot on a committee making Phoenix the best place in the country for job creation and retention. For too long, government has stood in the way of the private sector. Our committee will be creating the best model in the nation that streamlines our job creation process and cuts the months of delay to less than a day. Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio represents District 6, which includes Ahwatukee, Arcadia, Biltmore, East Camelback and North Central. He can be reached at council.district.6@phoenix.gov or 602-262-7491. DiCiccio Continued from page 8 Spring Break is in the air. { And a chance of snow on the ground.} Plan a Spring Break getaway to the mountains this March for a forecast of early spring events and a chance of snow play. With easy access to the Grand Canyon and other world-famous attractions, Flagstaff offers unique and affordable family activities. Visit the website for a calendar of events. The destination for all seasons flagstaffarizona.org | 800.956.6123 D I S CO V E R F L AG S TA F F

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