The literary and cinematic stars are in alignment for Harry Potter fans this summer, with the release of the movie adaptation of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" and release of what author J.K. Rowling says is the final book in the series "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows," both due out in July.
One of the delights of living in the St. Louis area is the annual appearance of Circus Flora, our own first-rate European-style one-ring circus. Part theatre, part magic, this circus is not just for kids (although they will love it too), but a fantastic world to thrill adults as well.
Three's the charm for this summer sequel. "Ocean's Thirteen," the third movie in a series that started with a remake of the Frank Sinatra Rat Pack classic "Ocean's Eleven," is still hitting the entertainment jackpot. For just plain old escapist entertainment, it delivers the goods.
It is an old superstition that good luck, or bad, happens in threes. This summer, number three sequels are everywhere, so entertainment-minded moviegoers have triple the effect. Hollywood has always had sequels but they seem to take over summers now. Here are quick reviews on three number three sequels.