http://alibi.com The Latest from the Alibi Staff en-us http://alibi.com/rss PHP webmonkeys@alibi.com (Web Meisters) http://alibi.com/blog/s/film/44703/Groovy-Movie.html The recent remake of Evil Dead was gory as hell, but largely pointless. After all, filmmaker Sam Raimi already remade Evil Dead. It was called Evil Dead II, and it was awesome. Join Alibi at Guild Cinema this Friday and Saturday night at 10:15 and midnight for a 35mm screening of the one, the only, the original Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn. Tickets are $6 students and $8 general. There will be doorprizes from Stranger Factory and a special, limited-edition poster release courtesy of local artists Soto and Jon Sanchez. Posters will be for sale in the theater lobby, and we’ll be giving one away each screening. Be there or be dead. http://alibi.com/blog/s/music/44698/Jackson-5-vibe-still-alive.html Upon reading that Jermaine Jackson was on a quest to find five Australian artists to turn into a modern-day Jackson 5, I was a little perplexed, maybe a little befuddled. Jackson 5 were one of my favorite groups as a youngster because they encapsulated the joy and freedom that many associate with childhood. In other words, they’ve always been a perfect soundtrack to anything resembling happiness (in my humble opinion). C’mon, who doesn’t love “I Want You Back”? Just take a listen to their greatest hits if you’re a skeptic. So, what exactly is Jackson trying to accomplish? Is he trying to revive the soul-group aesthetic of a past generation? Or is he simply trying to realign himself with pop culture to give his name some longevity and weight? Your guess is as good as mine, but in an interview with UnderCover, Jackson states that “you just don’t see the kind of band or that kind of mania that the Jacksons created any more.” Jackson is even wrangling the kids online by using the Internet to give his endeavor an extra boost. Using online social media and a website, JJ5TV.com, where users and viewers can give their opinions and feedback, Jackson can pick the top five people to take JJ5 to the brink of stardom. (Oh yeah, JJ5 is the name of the group). So, keep your eyes peeled, your mouse in hand, and you could be one of the voices that decides who and what JJ5 will be—assuming you care, of course. http://alibi.com/blog/s/alibi+picks/w3004/In-Memoriam-145th-Memorial-Day-Remembrance.html Memorial Day, originally called "Decoration Day," was proclaimed an official holiday on May 5, 1868 by Army General John Logan. On this day, the flag of the United States is kept at half-mass until noon in remembrance of those who have lost their lives in service of our country, and then raised back to full-staff for the remainder of the day as an inspiration to the living to continue to fight for liberty and justice. The flags on the historic Old Town Plaza in Albuquerque have observed this tradition for 145 years and will fly proudly once again this year. Join the City of Albuquerque Cultural Services Department today for a special day of remembrance. The flag ceremony will begin at noon and will be followed by special dance performances from local groups. Professional dance company Ballet en Fuego will take the stage at 6 p.m. and Grammy nominee Micky Cruz will perform at 7 p.m. <b>Old Town Plaza • Fri May 24 • 'Til 9 pm • FREE • View on <i>Alibi</i> calendar</b> 35.09591185 -106.67036365 http://alibi.com/blog/s/news/w3003/The-Daily-Word-in-launch-pad-for-lease-park-flash.html In the news: Pakistan International Airlines plane, medical marijuana, NASA shuttle launch pad is up for lease, glow in the dark, Cibola High School teacher, flasher, itch, Friday is for space pictures 35.0835241 -106.643097 http://alibi.com/blog/s/alibi+picks/w3002/Two-In-One-Date-Night-Jersey-Boys-at-Popejoy.html The Jersey Boys at Popejoy Hall offers you two shows in one, a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a pop concert, perfect for spending a night along memory lane with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Fans will reminisce over songs such as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” and prom-time favorite “Oh What a Night.” Prepare yourself for a night of excitement while reliving the rise of these young men from blue-collar Jersey streets to worldwide pop stardom. This international sensation and Las Vegas hit has been described as a “wild” night of mayhem. In fact, it’s recommended only for those 12 or older, since it contains gun shots, smoke, strobe lights and drug references. The show runs until June 2 at Popejoy Hall (203 Cornell NE). Buy tickets for either daytime or evening shows. Prices range from $40 to $145 at unmtickets.com or call 877-664-8661. If you already purchased tickets, check the Popejoy website for information about date changes. <b>Popejoy Hall, UNM Center for the Arts • Thu May 23 • 2 pm • $27.50-$145 • ALL-AGES! • View on <i>Alibi</i> calendar</b> 35.078865 -106.61974 http://alibi.com/blog/s/film+%26+tv/44688/Arrested-Development-Running-Jokes-Supercut.html As many of you might know, the very-long-awaited 4th installment of Arrested Development is set to release via Netflix this Sunday, May 26. As a latecomer to this cult classic (I’m just finishing season 3), I’ll admit a great deal of excitement at having 13 new episodes with which to stuff my Buster-loving brain. http://alibi.com/blog/s/news/w3001/The-Daily-Word-in-pools-government-work-and-Yayoi.html In the news: cool, pool, government work, well-armed house of worship, de rigueur, or BBQ, titanium-LED engagement ring, Yayoi Kusama action figure http://alibi.com/blog/s/video+games/44679/Webgame-Wednesday-The-Great-Gatsby.html This has been around for a while, but with Baz Luhrmann's 3D version of The Great Gatsby doing gangbusters at the box office, it seems like a fine time to revisit the (faux) NES version of The Great Gatsby. This straight-faced, side-scrolling brawler take on F. Scott Fitzgerald's seminal Jazz Age novel is fun, fitting and proof positive that Luhrmann isn't the only guy around screwing with the classics. http://alibi.com/blog/s/news/w3000/The-Daily-Word-in-shady-dentistry-bear-bile-and-r.html In the news: Of worst droughts in the country!, just isn't working like it used to, left a trail of mouth infections and unnecessarily removed teeth in his wake, is offering free counseling, blood testing and referrals to his victims, it could be worse, resistant to the idea of including tornado shelters in their homes, Sad trombone, Shepherd said, is really bad for bears http://alibi.com/blog/s/music/44673/Sonic-reductions-of-Shining-Dew-Scented-and-Georg.html Alibi alum Michael Henningsen and Mark Lopez, our beloved copy editor and staff writer, listened to new releases from Shining, Dew Scented and George Strait. Read their micro reviews in this week’s Sonic Reducer. Peep related A/V below.