My Celebrity CornerBy: Evan Davis / Entertainment EditorAs COVID-19 puts a detour on Las Vegasshows, let me tell you about The VegasVoice Celebrity Corner, which I host. I ambringing you a front row seat to “Behind theScenes” interviews with Las Vegas’ performers and entertainers.You can check out my numerous interviews with these top performersby going to: www.vegasvoicetv.net.My most recent one was with “Reckless In Vegas” himself, MichaelShapiro. Before that, there was a very entertaining, funny, andinformative interview with both Vinny Adinolfi (from The BronxWanderers) along with John DiDomenico, the award-winning DonaldTrump impersonator.Then facing the cameras were Rich Natole, our Vegas Voice radiohost, and before that was Craig Canter. I also interviewed George Grove(Folk Legacy Trio) and detailed Chase Brown’s tale of success, alongwith many earlier interviews.Amazon PrimeBy: Renee Riendeau / Movie RevelationsI’m still in” lock-down”, still in a bathrobe,still sitting in my comfortable chair withsnacks 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 ownhome. You don’t have to shave or put on make-up; you can leave onyour P.J.’s or favorite robe; you have various categories to choose from:drama, comedy, thrillers, documentaries, children’s movies, etc.; youcan fit your movie into your own time schedule, each selection has asummary 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 mycomments and ratings. There are many, many more.In my years with The Vegas Voice, I’ve seen it go from a newspaperformat to a magazine publication. From a web site to YouTube and nowto Vegas Voice TV along with streaming on ROKU through the GoldenNetwork TV.Did you know that we are the only media company that producesprofessional entertainment shows and performances around the LasVegas Valley? The shows that I will be producing and bringing to SunCity MacDonald Ranch’s community center in September and Octoberare 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 havemore shows around town. I’m not sure exactly when that will be, butthey will re-appear.And if you want an up to date list of what’s happening on theentertainment scene, call, text or email me and I will include you inmy weekly email newsletter that will have a current calendar to what’sgoing on.You can read Evan’s entertainment blog and sign up to receivehis free email weekly Calendar of Events at www.EvanDavisJazz.com. Email him at: evan@thevegasvoice.net.18Michael Shapiro was my guestthis monthAugust 2020Rambo: In a deadly journey of vengeance, Rambo must confronthis past and unearth his ruthless combat skills to exact revenge in afinal mission. Rambo is still in great shape but difficult to understandat 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 HopeBaptist Church, dodging fallout of Insider Trading investigation onlyto 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 ofpopcorn.As of this writing, movie theaters have not yet opened up, andthere seems to be much debate on how they will handle the seatingarrangements (with social distancing still in place). And/or should“masks” be required or not.There are indeed many advantages of Netflix, Amazon Prime andmany other programs. You save on gas, sit in your favorite chair, nomask needed and get snacks at the Dollar Store.I never realized how much money you can save and still choose fromhundreds 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’sRoommates” out of her home and can be reached atrriendeau@aol.com.
THE ROAD TOREOPENINGAt The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, we can’t share our stage with you now. When wewent dark in March, no one could have imagined the postponement of over 300 performances,totaling more than $7 million in ticket revenue, a significant setback for The Smith Center. Withyour help we can return to the stage, please donate to our Road to Reopening Fund.www.TheSmithCenter.com/R2R19
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