Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Off to DIRT IN THE GATE’s GRINDFEST 2026 today. A wicked opportunity to see cult films on 35mm. This British oddity from 1985 is our choice. youtu.be/2R0STcIowfs?...youtu.beBilly Kid and Green Baize Vampire (1985) TrailerYouTube video by Lost Reels 000
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 19/09/2026These twats love to live in their bubble. Zeta-Jones is as bad as Winslet. “My children who are directors and actors have not benefitted from my social mobility whatsoever.” Fuck off. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukCatherine Zeta-Jones says term 'nepo baby' is horrificThe Chicago star's children Dylan and Carys have both gone into showbiz, following in her footsteps. 000
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Spoke to all the BFI staff at NFT1 today. Which was nice. 010
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Tickets for #LFF on tour titles are now live across the UK. Do have a look at the programme and if you’re in #Bristol pick up the hottest ticket in town for the opening film- Elsinore! www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/seas...watershed.co.ukBFI London Film Festival on Tour 2026Come and discover the world's best new films at this year's BFI London Film Festival on Tour 2026. Book now. 000
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Got quite emotional this evening at the first part of Asif Kapadia’s 70 Up. Out of all of them, I do admire Tony’s determination to do what he set out to do and his contentment with what he has achieved. Neil’s hopeful flashbacks in his extinct Liverpudlian/Lancashire accent always has me in bits. 120
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Not that I’m any sort of trendsetter, but I’ve been boycotting Ed Sheeran’s music for well over a decade anyway. Unsurprisingly easy. 031
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Looks like ITV has announced the date of the final Up instalments of Michael Apted’s astounding project. There’ll be 2 x 90 min 70Up programmes directed by Asif Kapadia starting: 9pm Tues 15th Sept on ITV1 Accompanying this will be two bonus programmes - • 7Up - The Story • 7Up - The Victorians 100
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 28/08/2026If you can hold your mettle, wait until next Friday (4th) for LEVITICUS, an imperfect Aussie horror, valiantly normalising teenage same-sex relationships against evangelical religion and smart sharp shocks. Somewhere between the adolescent brio of TALK TO ME and the ghost ‘STD’s of IT FOLLOWS. 👍🏽 000
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 28/08/2026End of August is that time of the year where studios shove out naff horrors and tepid acquisitions they have no idea what to do with. Along with Pedro Almodovar’s BITTER CHRISTMAS, this weekend sees the release of THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD - w/ Hugh Jackman & Jodie Comer. My thoughts: boxd.it/fAbGq7boxd.itA ★★½ review of The Death of Robin Hood (2026)Yes, this is Robin Hood, but let’s make it a wellness retreat. The man’s basically checked himself into The Priory to sort his head out. I’ll admit I couldn’t quite muster the enthusiasm the gruff mel... 010
Reposted by Neil Ramjeerockinchimp 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇵🇸 @rockinchimp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Quite the random selection of songs in that GTA VI extended look, the ones I picked up on are; Cliff Richard - Devil Woman Def Leppard - Love Bites Captain & Tennille - But I Think It's A Dream Prefab Sprout - Cars and Girls Depeche Mode - People Are People The Bellamy Brothers - Let Your Love Flow 111
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Quite impressed by the GTA VI Netflix preview. They’ve nailed the inside of buildings to be robustly rich with detail. I also like that the following songs are on the OST: Cliff Richard - Devil Woman Prefab Sprout - Cars & Girls Depeche Mode - People Are People Phil Collins - Against All Odds 010
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Jeez. That national alert freaks me out. There I was, ready to jump into my car, ram raid Tesco’s and hide in the Channel Tunnel until the nukes stopped falling. 100
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Two of my favourites of 2026 have landed on streaming. Dissolve into a beautiful Scandinavian confection box of family drama and stunning landscapes with THE LOVE THAT REMAINS Bring yourself back to Earth with the child’s-eye view from THE PRESIDENT’S CAKE. Both now on (shock! horror!) MUBI. 010
Reposted by Neil RamjeeI Am Incorrigible @imincorrigible.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Rod Liddle has died. The Sun and Spectator gave him a platform for decades. Here's what that platform actually looked like. 🧵 64419
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Is that tumbleweed I can hear as Rod Liddle’s death is announced? 010
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 29/07/2026My thoughts are with the survivors of shitty male celebrity behaviour, as always. 000
Reposted by Neil Ramjeearchivetvmusings @archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 27/07/2026R.I.P. Bill Oddie. 523171
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 25/07/2026I was in a fairly quiet posh restaurant last night and I told my partner that a few tables over was Peter Hitchens. To test this theory, I started to raise my voice in part of our conversation, declaring “THIS IS A CHRISTIAN COUNTRY”. He looked over and gave me look of disgust. I rest my case. 020
Reposted by Neil RamjeeCinema Rediscovered @cineredis.bsky.social · 25/07/2026We've reached the weekend and a jam-packed Day 4 of #CineRedis26 154
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Having a fab time at Cinema Rediscovered this week in Bristol. My final duties will be introducing Joe Dante’s 7 hour film in a video shop! www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1411...watershed.co.ukThe Movie OrgyBefore the era of YouTube mashups came The Movie Orgy (1968), an immense found footage cultural catalogue curated by legendary director Joe Dante in his debut feature. Book now. 042
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Lobbying for a film festival to do a Rocco Siffredi retrospective. 101
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 20/07/2026The German World Cup commentary team doing God’s work last night. 000
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Still doing the occasional sketchy *spoiler free* review over on Letterboxd. boxd.it/fkOlAfboxd.itA ★★★ review of Evil Dead Burn (2026)In its predictably grim opening salvo, a hand slides clean off its own decayed flesh to reveal tendon and bone underneath — greyed, gloopy, symbolic of pretty much the whole exercise. This is a lore-p... 010
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 16/07/2026If IMAX was consistent and equitable format, there’d be more of them. Reminder: the UK has only ONE cinema that can screen 70mm IMAX from film in its proper aspect ratio. There are only 40 worldwide. When you see it elsewhere, you aren’t getting the literal full picture. It’s such a gimmick. 110
Reposted by Neil Ramjeemaura quint @mauraquint.bsky.social · 14/07/2026I respect France's commitment to not working on a holiday. 115111522405
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 14/07/2026The fucking state of it. £10bn spunked up the wall. And that’s not counting the amount written off by HMRC in patheticly inept COVID loads and furlough. Hope all involved in the devious dealings and painful inaction know they have blood on their hands. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukPPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry findsHealthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report. 000
Reposted by Neil RamjeeTracy King @tracyking.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Well I’ve spent the whole of #NorEng drawing the three English lions on a tote bag, time well spent even if we don’t win 872753549
Reposted by Neil RamjeeNeil @h0rr0r0fdracula.bsky.social · 10/07/2026As per usual, a cracking line-up this year. I highly recommend this festival 263
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 09/07/2026UK politics is beyond satire. It makes me incredibly sad. Little wonder that Iannucci and Morris no longer engage in absurdist pastiche. 130
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Damn. Tony Rayns was a real one. Opened the door to East Asian cinema for so many anglophiles (including me with his accessible language; unrivalled in his knowledge, fluency and passion. I remember doing an intro to a Hou Hsiao Hsien film trying to instil his spirit! His work will live on! 000
Reposted by Neil RamjeeRyan Swen/孫天行/Sun Tien-hsing @swenryan.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Rest in peace Tony Rayns, quite possibly the most consequential Western figure in spreading the worldwide recognition of East Asian cinema. 17420
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Shout out to anyone on SSRNIs in this weather. Pretty grim all round. 000
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 21/06/2026Had floor seats at the MEN Arena for the B52s tonight and they were ace. Massive crush on Kate and she looked and sounded resplendent. 💚 Support from Lene Lovitch, The Rezillos (still hard!) and DEVO. 010
Reposted by Neil RamjeeTed @theghostofmarv.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Mbappe seems to enjoy being The Guy on an almost McCartneyesque level 041
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 13/06/2026I was going to do a poll for the best ‘primer’ before seeing the new Spielberg film. With knowing fuck-all about it (and as I’m an adult) I’ve decided it’s a late night double-bill of Close Encounters and Contact. 020
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 13/06/2026She can join the twat club with Paltrow this week. 000
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 12/06/2026A strange kind of patriotism: ‘They’re not really British’ right up until they pull on an England shirt and start winning matches. Then suddenly everyone’s colourblind. Mugs. 100
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Being more judicious with my film viewing this year. New titles aren’t hitting for me. The hyped BACKROOMS is the natural melding of contemporary film and 4Chan flash video obtuseness. Chiwetel Ejiofor in a giant squishy pirate mascot outfit is not evocative of liminal spaces. It says Redman. 200
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Really gone off Idris Elba in the last decade. Can’t think of a film where I thought he wasn’t shilling for some bollocks, going through the motions or pedalling an egotistic project. Well done on the knife crime work. Enjoy your Gold Council and Sonic money. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukIdris Elba: 'Don't try to make James Bond woke'The British star also said some audiences would not accept a black male actor playing 007. 320
Reposted by Neil RamjeeMichael Spicer @michaelspicer.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Nigel Farage Listens to the News 10449751892
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Sad to hear about Marjane Satrapi’s passing. PERSEPOLIS is such a bold statement as a film. And I’m still in awe of how THE VOICES vibrated with exceptional insight into the extremes of men’s mental health with its sardonic smile. I have no doubt she had much more to give. 020
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 04/06/2026A selection of film storyboards by renown directors. 120
Reposted by Neil RamjeeStephen A Russell @stephenarussell.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Had a blooming lovely blether with Sean Baker about making movies ahead of his Vivid Sydney appearance ab.co/4uZQPBZab.co'My dreams came true': Oscar winner Sean Baker on finding success in his 50sFrom his humble beginnings to winning a bevy of big awards, including four Oscars, the filmmaker has forged a successful career by staying true to his guiding principles. 162
Neil Ramjee @neilramjee.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Swotting up on Jafar Panahi films I’ve not seen and I was taken in by the simplicity of THE WHITE BALLOON. Allegories & metaphors about Iranian politics ahoy, but you needn’t worry if you want to see a beautiful story about a little girl who just wants a chonky goldfish. mubi.com/films/the-wh...mubi.comThe White Balloon (1995) | MUBIIt’s Persian New Year, and seven-year-old Razieh begs her mother for money to buy a lucky goldfish. This simple task proves less easy than it would seem, however, as Razieh wanders the streets of Tehr... 220