By JB Roe

When it comes to this time of the year, and horror movies in general, there’s a certain accepted gamut of films that usually get regular viewings by those looking for a quick scare. But, for the avid film lover looking for more than the usual fare, there are literally hundreds of curious horror gems that are neglected by casual movie viewers. Sadly, The Satellite editors weren’t too keen on a 74-page article, so I’ve narrow down my list to a top five frighteningly overlooked horror films that are guaranteed to give you generous doses of Halloween terror and dread. Find them for rent at Video Rodeo.

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by Daniella Otalora

It’s that time of year again. Time to strap on your Chuck Taylor’s and black t-shirts and get ready for a weekend full of music and lots and lots of spilled beer. No Idea Records is hosting the sixth installation of The FEST VI on Oct. 26, 27 and 28. For those who haven’t attended before, don’t expect the typical festival or show setting. The Fest not only caters to locals but attracts people from all over the country for a celebration of music, Gainesville style.

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September 2007 

Three crooks in a junk shop plot to rip off a coin collection in this award-winning drama. American Buffalo, by one of America’s greatest playwrights, David Mamet. Read the rest of this entry »

By Laura Libert, September 2007

In every job there is a set of unspoken rules. Like professional guidelines, they outline what is kosher behavior. I know, the term “professionalism” seems a bit out of place in our arena, especially given the caliber of greasy kitchen shark one can normally envision. In the kitchen, we do have a form of professionalism, it’s just more flexible in some areas than others. Read the rest of this entry »

By Rocco Castoro, September 2007

“Cześć zdejmij majtki.” That means, “Hello my beautiful rose,” in Polish. Or at least I though it did. It really means, “Hi, take off your panties.”

You see, I moved from Gainesville about half a year ago and the editor of this publication e-mailed me a couple weeks back asking if I’d contribute something about my transition from the maternally comfortable loins of Gainesville to an overpriced stretch of concrete and dog shit better known as Brooklyn.
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By the Sassy Crafter, September 2007 

Old sewing patterns abound at thrift stores and garage sales. If you don’t sew, you might not have ever given them a second glance. If the pattern is uncut, you can use it as creative wrapping paper for presents. Or if it has been cut, try using the pieces in an interesting decoupage treatment. I transformed an old card table that had been abandoned curbside by its former owner. You can use a card table, or any other hard-surfaced furniture item. Just be sure to clean it well before you start. Read the rest of this entry »

Rating my five favorite Gainesville bands of the last five years is not an easy task. At first, I attempted to address the issue in a kind of objective way. But then I discovered the disingenuousness of such an approach. Music is emotional, visceral, and subjective. And, of course, I would have it no other way: Music should be all those things. So here are—without consideration of genre, trend, or anything—my favorite Gainesville bands of the last five years.

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By Drew Harwell, September 2007

You may not know Patrick Hughes, but you know people like him. He’s what they call a party storyteller.

You know the type: the guy whose drunken friends pester him endlessly until, with everyone at the party encircled and silent, he tells the gathered audience his stories of shame.
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Glides Into Online Music Sharing

Some of the best ideas come when they’re least expected. While on his way to donate plasma at DCI Biologicals for some extra money, Samuel Tarantino was inspired. He passed the strip of shops and fast food joints until his eyes caught a sign that read “buy, sell, trade CDs” at Hear Again CDs.

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