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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 12d

Apologies Sue we don't mean anything by it. Tom Holland is the one who coined that. Totally agree and no offence was intended. We won't use it again.

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 13d

NEW POST: The podcast returns for a one off episode featuring @davidweiner.bsky.social. We talk about the final chapter of In Search of Darkness 95-99 & reflect on the impact of #90shorror #supportindiefilm youtu.be/02BmLnWEd_Q?...

PODCAST SPECIAL - Closing the Chapter in The Search for 90s Horror

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 16d

Ok folks we're entering award qualifying season is upon us. Head over to our website cine-bijou.co.uk for reviews of award nomination contenders in the Best Short animation/live action categories. #Oscars2026 #BAFTA #shortfilms #supportindiefilms

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 21d

NEW VIDEO! Check out this terrifying splatter packed trailer for the final chapter of @davidweiner.bsky.social 6 hour epic horror deep dive that is In Search of Darkness 1995-1999. It is now available for pre order till Midnight on Halloween #supportindiefilm #90shorror youtu.be/F03p9-z9NY8

TRAILER: In Search of Darkness 1995 -1999

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 23d

Please note @bsky.app has labled this as containing graphic content. This is not true! The video is promoting our Cine Bijou presents series of books and exclusive content. There are no explicit scenes that are likely to disturb or be inappropriate.

Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · Sep 27

We've launched our Cine Bijou presents venture and are already 2 chapters in on our first project - Cine Persia - Voices From Iranian Cinema. Watch to the end for more details. #supportindiefilm #worldcinema #iran

Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · Sep 27

We've launched our Cine Bijou presents venture and are already 2 chapters in on our first project - Cine Persia - Voices From Iranian Cinema. Watch to the end for more details. #supportindiefilm #worldcinema #iran

Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · Sep 19

Attention: @80shorrordoc.bsky.social 1995-1999 is coming up for presale soon. #90shorror got meta with the #scream franchise. Before that 2 indie films ushered in the meta horror era. Read about them & tell us what's your favourite 90s meta moment? #supportindiefilm
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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · Sep 17

RIP #robertredford He was an icon of #Hollywood & champion of independent film. @sundance.org he gave rise to the likes of Steven Soderbergh, Quentin Tarantino, Darren Aronofsky & PT Anderson to name a few. His legacy as a big screen legend & underdog supporter is truly cemented. #supportindiefilm

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · Sep 14

Congratulations to Ashley Tabatabai & the cast & crew of the short film Hamdardi which picked up numerous awards at this years Independent Shorts Awards. You can read our review of the film & our interview with Ashley cine-bijou.co.uk?s=hamdardi
#shortfilm #indiefilm #supportindiefilm

Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · Aug 19

Deen a year since we learned of the passing of this legend of #action #cinema. Corey Yuen Kwai re-defined the action genre both in #HongKong and the rest of world launching and/or elevating the careers of other legends from action cinema #martialarts #supportindiefilm youtu.be/BoDItFl8T6Q?...

COREY YUEN - A Cine Bijou Tribute

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Ramon Writes @ramonwrites.bsky.social · Aug 3

It's Sunday, raining here in the UK so using the quiet time to tackle a chapter for this book. The draft features the work of a young filmmaker of #Iranian heritage exploring the personal impact of the first #Trump #TravelBan

Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · Jul 19

Teaser poster for the first project in our Cine Bijou Presents series, exploring voices of #Iranian #filmmakers, a cultural counterpoint to MSM portrayal of #Iran. Follow @thecinebijou on #Instagram, #Threads, #BlueskySocial, & #TikTok. Visit cine-bijou.co.uk. #SupportIndieFilm

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · Jul 24

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ALT: a man in a black suit says do it in white letters

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · Jul 24

NEW TRAILER! From the producers of @80shorrordoc.bsky.social epic dives comes another gritty exploration this time of 80s slasher movies. Check out this gore laden trailer of Slasher Trash then visit slashertrashdoc.com/en-gb to support the film. #supportindiefilm youtu.be/wWRp3Voy3yw?...

Slasher Trash: The Ultimate Documentary | Uncover Obscure Horror Gems!

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · Jul 19

Teaser poster for the first project in our Cine Bijou Presents series, exploring voices of #Iranian #filmmakers, a cultural counterpoint to MSM portrayal of #Iran. Follow @thecinebijou on #Instagram, #Threads, #BlueskySocial, & #TikTok. Visit cine-bijou.co.uk. #SupportIndieFilm

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · Jul 4

NEW POST! Analog Dreams & Nightmares: Inside the Video Barn with Bianca Polleti #vhs #80shorror #twinpeaks #horror #poltergeist #supernatural #supportindiefilm #womeninfilm
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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · Jun 29

Yes, it's temporary, to focus on some exciting writing projects, committed to the same mission - #supportindiefilm. We can't wait to share all this exciting new material with you. So, please stay with us or if you're new give us a follow. #authours #ebooks #womeninfilm #iraniancinema

Ramon Writes @ramonwrites.bsky.social · Jun 29

Made the difficult decision - a thread - to indefinitely pause the video & podcast content for @thecinebijou.bsky.social - it's just not feasible to continue these projects despite some great feedback. I'm choosing instead to focus solely on written content. I'm getting back to my roots -

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · Jun 21

NEWS! Yes, we've been quiet and here's why! Introducing Cine Bijou Presents — a new curated series of print and e-book series celebrating & examining the rich tapestry of independent cinema. Below is a snippet from the first in the series. Watch this space for full details.
#ebook #supportindiefilm

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · Jun 20

IRANIAN CINEMA "Although this is a fictionalised story, it draws on its real life inspirations to celebrate the power of courage whilst delivering a message of hope." #iran #cinema #wrestling #shortfilm #supportindiefilm Read our review of A Good Day Will Come cine-bijou.co.uk/review-a-goo...

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · Jun 15

Celebrating the rich tapestry of Iranian films because they need that right now. Listen to our Season 1 podcast episode featuring the multi talented Ramin Sohrab - #supportindiefilm #action #movies #martialarts
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Peeling back the Layer of Lies with Ramin Sohrab

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · Jun 14

Reminder! Throughout July you can be an Aisle Seat Ally on #patreon for free. You'll get access to all the perks including early access to video & podcast content plus your name in the credits. #supportindiefilm Sign up today - it's free! www.patreon.com/thecinebijou...

Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · Jun 13

REVIEW Can you make a charming comedy out of something as ordinary as a Nicki Minaj shower curtain? Director Jessica Sanders proves you absolutely can. I Want to Feel Fun premiers at Tribeca Film Fest tonight at 6 cine-bijou.co.uk/i-want-to-fe...
#comedy #shortfilm🎞📽⚡️ #tribeca2025 #supportindiefilm

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · Jun 11

Our Patreon page is available to all members - free and paid subscribers from July. That's right you can be an Aisle Seat Ally for a whole month and enjoy all the perks - on us. It's like a try before you buy. Sign up today and help us #supportindiefilm It's free! bsky.app/profile/thec...

Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · May 27

QUICK PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT! Submissions now open for our 1st Q&A in July. All submissions must be in by 23rd June. One small catch; it's members only. This 1st one will be for free & paying subscribers so sign up for free for details on how to submit & give us a try #patreoncreator #supportindiefilm

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Cinema Rediscovered @cineredis.bsky.social · Jun 10

📣 Calling film exhibitors - Booking for Cinema Rediscovered on Tour is open!

Following its 9th edition, in Bristol, UNESCO City of Film, Cinema Rediscovered (Wed 23 July - Sun 27 July) launches a UK & Ireland tour of highlights celebrating the return of the big screen experience from August 2025.

Six stills featured in the Cinema Rediscovered Touring Programme (L-R): Killer of Sheep, My Beautiful Laundrette, Kalamita, Rita, Sue and Bob Too, I, the Worst of All, The Gold Diggers.

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · Jun 5

Since #DonaldTrump re-introduced his travel ban thought it was time to re-share our review of Travel Ban: Make America Laugh Again tinyurl.com/43nhfzz3 & our interview with its director Samy Chouia tinyurl.com/bdz7v5ch #supportindiefilm #standup #comedy #dcoumentary

Portrait poster for Make America Laugh Again. Red background with a thin white lined border. Inside the border comedian Aron Kader wearing a suit is standing hunched looking at the camera whilst his little daughter - only 3 at the time - is holding a microphone as if she is interviewing him.