Happy New Year! As a Chartered Chemical Process Engineer (as denoted by the IChemE suffix) I am glad there is now a corner that represents my people, I am sitting here comfortably as I write this. We would also happily accept our other STEM contingents so come join us! Birdman is Ace! I have to preface this review of Birdman by saying that Continue Reading
Kobestarr’s Films of 2014: Part 2
Ok so what were your thoughts on the first part of my films of 2014 countdown? Let's get to the second part but first we have to address the small matter of "The Worst Film of 2014"! The Worst Film of 2014 : The Need for Speed You should know what you are getting into with "The Need For Speed" so its almost unfair to rate it so poorly. The Continue Reading
Kobestarr’s Films of 2014: Part 1
For the first time this year I have kept a record of all the films I have watched, coming to a total of 114. I have enjoyed the vast majority of them but that's made it harder than usual to come up with a list of favourites. Here'e the first part of my Top Ten Films of 2014. Let me know what you think. Lets get to it! 10 : Next Goal Continue Reading
Dear Google…
Dear Google, I have been happily using YouTube under the nickname/web-handle/pseudonym “Kobestarr” since I joined the streaming service in 2005. I chose not to use my real name for many reasons including wanting a modicum of anonymity and feeling that “Kobestarr” was a pithier, catchier and more distinctive way to represent myself online on Continue Reading
Kobestarr’s Top 10 Films of 2013 – Part Two
As always with the second part of my yearly film list I like to kick off with my worst film of the year. Lean back! Worst Film of 2013- Man of Steel It's with a heavy heart that I declare Superman as the worst film of the year. I say with a heavy heart as before the rise of the ace superhero flick, lead by the charge of The Dark Knight series Continue Reading
Kobestarr’s Top 10 Films of 2013 – Part One
Hey y'all! Its that time of the year again (kinda - sorry for the delay I have been on holiday) for me to do a rundown of my favourite films of last year. Batten down the hatches! 10) Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa Hahaha! Yeah, I love Alan Partridge and was made up that this was fun, funny and gave nods to all AP fans. I have no idea what people Continue Reading
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Amazingly its the Amazing Spiderman 2 Official Trailer! Wow - Sony's Marvel Hero seems to be in quick turnaround and sees Dean DeHaan from my favourite film of 2012 "Chronicle" step up for some banter with Andrew Garfield's friendly neighbourhood Spiderman. What is certain by this is that the special effects helmed by UK special effects wizard Max Continue Reading
Bipolar Sunshine @ Gorilla, Manchester 29/11/13
My first gig since moving back to the UK from Norway sees me stepping into Manchesters Gorilla venue to catch Adio Marchant, better known as Bipolar Sunshine, use his hometown advantage to launch himself further into the record charts. Bipolar Sunshine has gained a huge amount of traction in the last year, which is incredible considering that Continue Reading
Emeli Sande
Emeli is such a great performer and really worked the crowd at the Bergenfest 2012 where I was lucky enough to photograph her. This black and white profile shot is one of my favourite that I have taken - i'm so please about how it came out! She has such a fantastically versatile voice that should held ensure an awesome future. I'm really looking Continue Reading
Lenny Kravitz
It was such a pleasure to take pictures at this Lenny Kravitz concert. This was my first from the photo in the scrum with the other photographers with a limited 3 song time period in which to take all of the pictures that I needed. I didn't expect the adrenalin levels to get so high especially when things went wrong! Part of the problem was Continue Reading