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Get a fresh dose of inspiration at the 22nd edition of PechaKucha Amsterdam

Get a fresh dose of inspiration at the 22nd edition of PechaKucha Amsterdam

Jul 3, 2012 |  by  |  Art, Event, Fashion, Music

Summer is here. Your brain is fried after an intense time of studying, working and partying. You are in need of a fresh breeze, a dip in the pool and a dose of inspiration. Tomorrow you can find that sniff of energy that will tickle your imagination at The 22nd edition of PechaKucha. (..more)

The underground film theatre tour: Studio K

The underground film theatre tour: Studio K

Jun 15, 2012 |  by  |  Event, Spots

For the second edition of the underground film tour we visit Studio K, situated in the East of Amsterdam. Joline and Hanne (two young lasses) invite us for a drink and immediately start telling about the intriguing concept of Studio K. We soon discover that rather than asking what Studio K entails, one can better ask what it does not entail. (..more)

Taste for yourself!

Taste for yourself!

May 24, 2012 |  by  |  Event, Food

Last year I had myself a wee taste of Taste 2011. I started out the evening by checking the perimeter, attending a few workshops and finally ending the night at a cider stall. Here, I was introduced to a variety of scrumptious ciders and a mind-boggling hangover. (..more)

The underground film theater tour: Kriterion

The underground film theater tour: Kriterion

Apr 23, 2012 |  by  |  Art, Spots

The average Joe enjoys kicking back at the movies in a comfy chair. That experience is enhanced in film theatres that have withstood the test of time and have a story to tell. Away I say! To the high-tech commercial factories with overpriced rubber popcorn and ‘plopping’ beer. A social movement needs to arise from the ashes and stop these commercial beasts from ruining the art and experience of film. Me and my companion Rutger Houweling have set out on a journey into the underground film scene and bring you historic tales of woe, adventure and happy endings. (..more)

Food Film Festival: You are what you eat

Food Film Festival: You are what you eat

Mar 15, 2012 |  by  |  Event, Food

A wise man once told me that the he found it remarkable how much people invest in expensive high tech toys and luxurious interiors, yet when it comes to buying food people want the cheapest they can find. “Food is something that you consume, that travels through your internal system and we want the cheapest deal!” He noted that investing in your body is the most valuable thing you can do, since your stuck with it until you die. (..more)

Zondagmiddag bij VLLA in 12 pictures

Zondagmiddag bij VLLA in 12 pictures

Mar 5, 2012 |  by  |  Art, Fashion, Photos

Yesterday Overdose.am hosted the second edition of the Sunday ultimate chill-lax session Zondagmiddag. For the people that were to lame not to be game you missed out on a hot tub, professional beard trimming, spoken word poetry and some serious board game action. These are but a few of the fun facts visitors could indulge themselves with. To recap Zondagmiddag’s cosy feel check out the pictures below. (..more)

Filmfetish Friday: My week with Marilyn, The Inbetweeners, Le Havre

Filmfetish Friday: My week with Marilyn, The Inbetweeners, Le Havre

Feb 3, 2012 |  by  |  Art

To watch or not to watch? I will tour around Amsterdam’s cinemas and answer this crucial question every Friday. Without mercy, of course. Sucky movies will be slaughtered, cinematographic pearls will be appreciated as such. Or the other way around. After all, good taste is in the eye of the beholder. (..more)

Filmfetish Friday: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, War Horse, 17 filles

Filmfetish Friday: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, War Horse, 17 filles

Jan 27, 2012 |  by  |  Art

To watch or not to watch? We will tour around Amsterdam’s cinemas and answer this crucial question every Friday. Without mercy, of course. Sucky movies will be slaughtered, cinematographic pearls will be appreciated as such. Or the other way around. After all, good taste is in the eye of the beholder. (..more)

This is the voicemail of Bas Kosters speaking...

This is the voicemail of Bas Kosters speaking…

Jan 26, 2012 |  by  |  Fashion, Photos

He is known for his anti-fashion attitude, his wicked looks and loco outfits. But this fashionweek Kosters took it to the next level, yet again! Fashionably late and escorted by flaming flames, the man himself opened the night with a telephone tête-à-tête. After an intriguing confabulation, models bounced off the catwalk and entertained the crowd with their ostentatious looks. Energetic music was mixed together from Lady Gaga’s ‘telephone’ to Lionel Richies ‘Hello’. (..more)

Zondagmiddag at Roest in 12 pictures

Zondagmiddag at Roest in 12 pictures

Dec 12, 2011 |  by  |  Art, Fashion, Photos

Yesterday Overdose.am introduced a new kind of Sunday at Roest. Zondagmiddag is a place where people could forget their hangovers, play some Nintendo, eat extreme 'croque-monsieurs', browse for art, and do some Christmas shopping. A good friend even ended up with a new-found hobby: knitting. To recapture yesterday have a peek at the photo compilation. (..more)