Neil Ramjee
@neilramjee.bsky.social
Freelance writer & broadcaster + film exhibition and audience development person.
I breathe the spectrum of film and music.
Mildly cretinous.
I breathe the spectrum of film and music.
Mildly cretinous.
Pinned
I’m very conflicted about Mira Nair being Zohran Mandani’s mum.
Is there such a thing as proto-nepotism?
Is there such a thing as proto-nepotism?
November 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I’m very conflicted about Mira Nair being Zohran Mandani’s mum.
Is there such a thing as proto-nepotism?
Is there such a thing as proto-nepotism?
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A chat with Die My Love director Lynne Ramsay about making gripping films that aren’t black or white ab.co/4nGVLHp
The movie Jennifer Lawrence (and Martin Scorsese) had to get made
After reading Die My Love in book club, Martin Scorsese knew it had to be made into a film. Now it's rewriting cinema portrayal of womanhood and postpartum depression.
ab.co
November 8, 2025 at 11:49 PM
A chat with Die My Love director Lynne Ramsay about making gripping films that aren’t black or white ab.co/4nGVLHp
Reposted by Neil Ramjee
Cyber Baroque chamber orchestra RONDO VENIZIANO's incredible animated video, 'La Serenissima', would often pop up unannounced on afternoon telly in the early 80s. Here they are performing live on Kafka-esque gameshow 3-2-1, and it's an amazing sight to see (and hear)!
November 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Cyber Baroque chamber orchestra RONDO VENIZIANO's incredible animated video, 'La Serenissima', would often pop up unannounced on afternoon telly in the early 80s. Here they are performing live on Kafka-esque gameshow 3-2-1, and it's an amazing sight to see (and hear)!
One of favourite dance records of all time is slowly being ruined by John Lewis.
November 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
One of favourite dance records of all time is slowly being ruined by John Lewis.
Whoever directed the Xmas John Lewis ad should probably acknowledge they’ve ripped off the ending of AFTERSUN.
November 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Whoever directed the Xmas John Lewis ad should probably acknowledge they’ve ripped off the ending of AFTERSUN.
Very sad to hear of Pauline Collins’ passing.
SHIRLEY VALENTINE encapsulates an era where British women were rightfully cutting the apron strings, ditching the loveless marriages and embracing joyous self-determination.
She played it to a tee, Shirley is a national treasure.
SHIRLEY VALENTINE encapsulates an era where British women were rightfully cutting the apron strings, ditching the loveless marriages and embracing joyous self-determination.
She played it to a tee, Shirley is a national treasure.
November 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Very sad to hear of Pauline Collins’ passing.
SHIRLEY VALENTINE encapsulates an era where British women were rightfully cutting the apron strings, ditching the loveless marriages and embracing joyous self-determination.
She played it to a tee, Shirley is a national treasure.
SHIRLEY VALENTINE encapsulates an era where British women were rightfully cutting the apron strings, ditching the loveless marriages and embracing joyous self-determination.
She played it to a tee, Shirley is a national treasure.
Right now, somewhere on a Sheffield industrial estate, Barry, Hassan, Faisal, Omar and Waj are using these fireworks as cover.
November 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Right now, somewhere on a Sheffield industrial estate, Barry, Hassan, Faisal, Omar and Waj are using these fireworks as cover.
I don’t agree with Tim Richards at all.
And I don’t see enough of collegiate chain cinemas using their power to change the film landscape away from cavorting in the spoils of late stage capitalism.
A load of guff.
Vue cinema boss: I don't see streaming as the competition www.bbc.com/news/article...
And I don’t see enough of collegiate chain cinemas using their power to change the film landscape away from cavorting in the spoils of late stage capitalism.
A load of guff.
Vue cinema boss: I don't see streaming as the competition www.bbc.com/news/article...
Vue cinema boss: I don't see streaming as the competition
Tim Richards spoke to Will Bain on the BBC's Big Boss Interview podcast.
www.bbc.com
November 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I don’t agree with Tim Richards at all.
And I don’t see enough of collegiate chain cinemas using their power to change the film landscape away from cavorting in the spoils of late stage capitalism.
A load of guff.
Vue cinema boss: I don't see streaming as the competition www.bbc.com/news/article...
And I don’t see enough of collegiate chain cinemas using their power to change the film landscape away from cavorting in the spoils of late stage capitalism.
A load of guff.
Vue cinema boss: I don't see streaming as the competition www.bbc.com/news/article...
Adverts should be representative of traditional British families.
October 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Adverts should be representative of traditional British families.
This is a cool spin on the blindingly off-white Film4 logo.
Watching MAGID/ZAFAR - an 18min short film that played at LFF this year - available free here: vimeo.com/1124950562/e...
Watching MAGID/ZAFAR - an 18min short film that played at LFF this year - available free here: vimeo.com/1124950562/e...
October 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
This is a cool spin on the blindingly off-white Film4 logo.
Watching MAGID/ZAFAR - an 18min short film that played at LFF this year - available free here: vimeo.com/1124950562/e...
Watching MAGID/ZAFAR - an 18min short film that played at LFF this year - available free here: vimeo.com/1124950562/e...
Campaign to restore the theatrical window and ban any films from screening at LFF that don’t have a theatrical release.
It’s high-time for festivals to stop rolling over and showcasing films that go straight to streaming platforms within weeks (days).
I admire Cannes’ rigorous & protectionist stance
It’s high-time for festivals to stop rolling over and showcasing films that go straight to streaming platforms within weeks (days).
I admire Cannes’ rigorous & protectionist stance
October 23, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Campaign to restore the theatrical window and ban any films from screening at LFF that don’t have a theatrical release.
It’s high-time for festivals to stop rolling over and showcasing films that go straight to streaming platforms within weeks (days).
I admire Cannes’ rigorous & protectionist stance
It’s high-time for festivals to stop rolling over and showcasing films that go straight to streaming platforms within weeks (days).
I admire Cannes’ rigorous & protectionist stance
I’m averse to shitty Netflix docs, but I did have a punt on THE PERFECT NEIGHBOUR last night. It struggles to differentiate itself enough from any YouTube cop footage “documentary”, however, it’s the quiet moments which transcend those shackles.
And Jesus Christ. Saddest gut-punch moment in 2025.
And Jesus Christ. Saddest gut-punch moment in 2025.
October 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I’m averse to shitty Netflix docs, but I did have a punt on THE PERFECT NEIGHBOUR last night. It struggles to differentiate itself enough from any YouTube cop footage “documentary”, however, it’s the quiet moments which transcend those shackles.
And Jesus Christ. Saddest gut-punch moment in 2025.
And Jesus Christ. Saddest gut-punch moment in 2025.
You can measure my age through the social acceptance of sushi.
From outright xenophobic disgust at the consumption of raw fish, all the way to casually being bundled into a £5 meal deal.
Such an oddity.
From outright xenophobic disgust at the consumption of raw fish, all the way to casually being bundled into a £5 meal deal.
Such an oddity.
October 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
You can measure my age through the social acceptance of sushi.
From outright xenophobic disgust at the consumption of raw fish, all the way to casually being bundled into a £5 meal deal.
Such an oddity.
From outright xenophobic disgust at the consumption of raw fish, all the way to casually being bundled into a £5 meal deal.
Such an oddity.
UK talker(preview) screening company expunged.
I’ve not seen the re-released M3G4N (or whatever it’s bloody called), but did the film encourage patrons to whip out their phones?
I’ve not seen the re-released M3G4N (or whatever it’s bloody called), but did the film encourage patrons to whip out their phones?
October 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
UK talker(preview) screening company expunged.
I’ve not seen the re-released M3G4N (or whatever it’s bloody called), but did the film encourage patrons to whip out their phones?
I’ve not seen the re-released M3G4N (or whatever it’s bloody called), but did the film encourage patrons to whip out their phones?
I’m in that episode of Peep Show where Mark is trying to amalgamate marketing into sales, subsequently having to do a presentation at the Kettering conference.
Do I run into the car park or feign a brain tumour?
Do I run into the car park or feign a brain tumour?
October 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
I’m in that episode of Peep Show where Mark is trying to amalgamate marketing into sales, subsequently having to do a presentation at the Kettering conference.
Do I run into the car park or feign a brain tumour?
Do I run into the car park or feign a brain tumour?
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Bristol pals! I am coming to talk about language, power & dragons to launch BAD LANGUAGE @bookhaus.bsky.social. I'll be talking to the amazing @noreenmasud.bsky.social so it will be AWESOME.
Weds 26 Nov, 6pm
Book your tickets here👇
www.bookhausbristol.com/events/#e139...
Weds 26 Nov, 6pm
Book your tickets here👇
www.bookhausbristol.com/events/#e139...
October 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Bristol pals! I am coming to talk about language, power & dragons to launch BAD LANGUAGE @bookhaus.bsky.social. I'll be talking to the amazing @noreenmasud.bsky.social so it will be AWESOME.
Weds 26 Nov, 6pm
Book your tickets here👇
www.bookhausbristol.com/events/#e139...
Weds 26 Nov, 6pm
Book your tickets here👇
www.bookhausbristol.com/events/#e139...
Hearing Jake Wallis Simons having his arse handed to him by a panel of Radio 4 conservative pundits has been the highlight of my day.
October 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Hearing Jake Wallis Simons having his arse handed to him by a panel of Radio 4 conservative pundits has been the highlight of my day.
LOOKING FOR MR GOODBAR is so underrated.
Rest in power Diane Keaton.
Rest in power Diane Keaton.
October 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
LOOKING FOR MR GOODBAR is so underrated.
Rest in power Diane Keaton.
Rest in power Diane Keaton.
Tonight’s first time watch.
Apparently, between Saruman, Dracula and Scaramanga - Christopher Lee considered his role as Jinnah (the paramour to Gandhi) as one of his most accomplished roles.
An oddity as he played it in brown-face and (for the most part) Pakistani audiences loved it.
Apparently, between Saruman, Dracula and Scaramanga - Christopher Lee considered his role as Jinnah (the paramour to Gandhi) as one of his most accomplished roles.
An oddity as he played it in brown-face and (for the most part) Pakistani audiences loved it.
October 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Tonight’s first time watch.
Apparently, between Saruman, Dracula and Scaramanga - Christopher Lee considered his role as Jinnah (the paramour to Gandhi) as one of his most accomplished roles.
An oddity as he played it in brown-face and (for the most part) Pakistani audiences loved it.
Apparently, between Saruman, Dracula and Scaramanga - Christopher Lee considered his role as Jinnah (the paramour to Gandhi) as one of his most accomplished roles.
An oddity as he played it in brown-face and (for the most part) Pakistani audiences loved it.
I’m very happy for Jonny Davidson and the story of his life being told to a wide audience with I SWEAR.
The documentaries I’ve seen of his struggles and the impact Tourette’s has had on his life have been heartbreaking.
The documentaries I’ve seen of his struggles and the impact Tourette’s has had on his life have been heartbreaking.
October 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I’m very happy for Jonny Davidson and the story of his life being told to a wide audience with I SWEAR.
The documentaries I’ve seen of his struggles and the impact Tourette’s has had on his life have been heartbreaking.
The documentaries I’ve seen of his struggles and the impact Tourette’s has had on his life have been heartbreaking.
Consistently doing unique ability fire events for genre cinema in Bristol — now they’re throwing a few shrimp on the barbie!
Individual screening tickets for The Big Picture: Six Feet Down Under are now on sale!
Watch our trailer below (edited by Arthur Cauty).
www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk
Watch our trailer below (edited by Arthur Cauty).
www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk
October 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Consistently doing unique ability fire events for genre cinema in Bristol — now they’re throwing a few shrimp on the barbie!
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A true Home Secretary of the United Kingdom in the 21st Century probably should have attended a protest or two in their time in opposition (or just private lives) and understand the right to protest - with little to no limit - is a vital part of a healthy society.
October 5, 2025 at 9:12 AM
A true Home Secretary of the United Kingdom in the 21st Century probably should have attended a protest or two in their time in opposition (or just private lives) and understand the right to protest - with little to no limit - is a vital part of a healthy society.
The new PTA film pleasantly met expectations - possibly the most narrative driven feature he’s done and decent performances all round (even if Sean Penn went a bit comic book, at times).
Absolute classic it’s not, but the fact the 2.6hr runtime clapped along is always a good omen.
Absolute classic it’s not, but the fact the 2.6hr runtime clapped along is always a good omen.
October 4, 2025 at 11:29 PM
The new PTA film pleasantly met expectations - possibly the most narrative driven feature he’s done and decent performances all round (even if Sean Penn went a bit comic book, at times).
Absolute classic it’s not, but the fact the 2.6hr runtime clapped along is always a good omen.
Absolute classic it’s not, but the fact the 2.6hr runtime clapped along is always a good omen.