The Vegas Voice 8-20

My Celebrity Corner
By: Evan Davis / Entertainment Editor
As COVID-19 puts a detour on Las Vegas
shows, let me tell you about The Vegas
Voice Celebrity Corner, which I host. I am
bringing you a front row seat to “Behind the
Scenes” interviews with Las Vegas’ performers and entertainers.
You can check out my numerous interviews with these top performers
by going to: www.vegasvoicetv.net.
My most recent one was with “Reckless In Vegas” himself, Michael
Shapiro. Before that, there was a very entertaining, funny, and
informative interview with both Vinny Adinolfi (from The Bronx
Wanderers) along with John DiDomenico, the award-winning Donald
Trump impersonator.
Then facing the cameras were Rich Natole, our Vegas Voice radio
host, and before that was Craig Canter. I also interviewed George Grove
(Folk Legacy Trio) and detailed Chase Brown’s tale of success, along
with many earlier interviews.
Amazon Prime
By: Renee Riendeau / Movie Revelations
I
’m still in” lock-down”, still in a bathrobe,
still sitting in my comfortable chair with
snacks handy. Last month, I wrote about Netflix,
this time I’m reviewing Amazon Prime.
Let’s start by reviewing the benefits of viewing movies from your own
home. You don’t have to shave or put on make-up; you can leave on
your P.J.’s or favorite robe; you have various categories to choose from:
drama, comedy, thrillers, documentaries, children’s movies, etc.; you
can fit your movie into your own time schedule, each selection has a
summary so you can choose whether you want to see it or not. In short,
the benefits are endless.
I have chosen just 2 selections with Prime summaries and my
comments and ratings. There are many, many more.
In my years with The Vegas Voice, I’ve seen it go from a newspaper
format to a magazine publication. From a web site to YouTube and now
to Vegas Voice TV along with streaming on ROKU through the Golden
Network TV.
Did you know that we are the only media company that produces
professional entertainment shows and performances around the Las
Vegas Valley? The shows that I will be producing and bringing to Sun
City MacDonald Ranch’s community center in September and October
are still a (hopeful) go, with top singers, comedians, and musicians.
There still may be social distancing, so make your reservations early.
My crystal ball is a little cloudy now but sooner or later we’ll have
more shows around town. I’m not sure exactly when that will be, but
they will re-appear.
And if you want an up to date list of what’s happening on the
entertainment scene, call, text or email me and I will include you in
my weekly email newsletter that will have a current calendar to what’s
going on.
You can read Evan’s entertainment blog and sign up to receive
his free email weekly Calendar of Events at www.EvanDavisJazz.
com. Email him at: evan@thevegasvoice.net.
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Michael Shapiro was my guest
this month
August 2020
Rambo: In a deadly journey of vengeance, Rambo must confront
his past and unearth his ruthless combat skills to exact revenge in a
final mission. Rambo is still in great shape but difficult to understand
at times.
The story line is weak, and I gave it 3 out of 5 boxes of popcorn,
although it was good seeing him again.
Saints and Sinners: The prodigal son returns to Greater Hope
Baptist Church, dodging fallout of Insider Trading investigation only
to find the hometown of his past swallowed up by greed, lust, and deceit.
If you ever lived in a small town, you’ll be able to relate.
It’s life in a nutshell and I gave it a 5 out of 5 rating with boxes of
popcorn.
As of this writing, movie theaters have not yet opened up, and
there seems to be much debate on how they will handle the seating
arrangements (with social distancing still in place). And/or should
“masks” be required or not.
There are indeed many advantages of Netflix, Amazon Prime and
many other programs. You save on gas, sit in your favorite chair, no
mask needed and get snacks at the Dollar Store.
I never realized how much money you can save and still choose from
hundreds of movie and TV selections!
Renee Riendeau is the movie critic for “Renee’s Revelations”
on Anthem Alive SCA-TV. As a dog sitter she operates “ Renee’s
Roommates” out of her home and can be reached at
rriendeau@aol.com.