A little while back I was quite chuffed when I had the opportunity to interview Niels “Shoe” Meulman. Since then, he and his partner in crime Adele Renault have been keeping me up to speed about a lot of interesting stuff they’ve been getting up to. One of those being Unruly Gallery, their little expo space just around the corner from the Westerpark. (..more)
What To Watch Thursday is Overdose’s weekly film concept: every Thursday – which traditionally is Premiere night in the cinemas across Amsterdam – we will review at least two films that are definitely worth your while. Our main goal is to shield you from horrible films and wasting your precious time. In the process we will try and give you as much in-depth background, without spoiling anything! (..more)
What To Watch Thursday is Overdose’s weekly film concept: every Thursday – which traditionally is Premiere-night in the cinemas across Amsterdam – we will review at least two films that are definitely worth your while. Our main goal is to shield you from horrible films and wasting your precious time. (..more)
It´s been a while, but good things come to those who wait. Yeah, Chixpedition is back, exactly one year after we started our show. On this special occasion of the last Queen´s Day we made Amsterdam just a little less safe again.
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Yes, Bubblekid is the best hairdresser in the city. Yes, they serve the best coffee (and wine if you’re lucky). And yes, they organize parties, have an art gallery and host pop-up dinners. And now they have their own shop where you can match your freshly cut hair with a new outfit from Things I Like Things I Love, or find that one piece of vintage furniture you were always looking for, and design your own fixie to ride home with. (..more)
Film Fetish Friday is back! Though in a slightly different format: every month Overdose’s beloved film critics Anouk and Steven will discuss a film over a nice cup of tea. Showcasing their brilliant sense for dialogue, the two critics will –following FFF’s classic formula– appreciate cinematographic pearls accordingly or slaughter sucky films. Without mercy, of course. (..more)
A while ago I was invited by the Blom brothers Kamiel and Martijn to have a look at their workplace in Ilpendam, just outside Amsterdam. Together they started the inspiring and successful Blom & Blom. In the rustic barn of their family home, they’re working passionately on refurbishing forgotten artefacts. Does this sound boring to you? Well, it’s not! The Bloms aren’t restoring some old junk from their grandmother’s attic. No, we’re talking about artefacts found in abandoned factories in Eastern Germany, all telling a unique story. (..more)
The Rolling Stones, well known for their drug (ab)use and seemingly eternal youth, but most of all for the many popular hits. Their last gig on Dutch soil is almost six years ago now, and after I spontaneously went to see them in Budapest on that very same tour, I’ve been dying for another chance to see them perform. So I’d say it’s about time the boys get their arses over here, before it’s literally too late. Until then, consider this a teaser. (..more)
If you’re not the music buff, stop reading. If you are, proceed. For those of you who have an infinite hunger for music and, more specifically, the story behind it: a new ritual might be coming your way. Every month at film theater Rialto, guest programmer Christian Pazzaglia will pick one music documentary – golden oldie or new kid on the block – and give an in-depth introduction to the film. Every screening is followed by an after party inspired by the documentary’s musical style. (..more)
What To Watch Thursday is Overdose’s weekly film concept: every Thursday – which traditionally is Premiere-night in the cinemas across Amsterdam – we will review at least two films that are definitely worth your while. Our main goal is to shield you from horrible films and wasting your precious time. In the process we will try and give you as much in-depth background, without spoiling anything! (..more)
