Neil Williams
@neillyneil.bsky.social
Digital and tech exec at the BFI. Previously GOV.UK, and a tough but edifying stint in local gov. Alcohol free. Fun facts: I can't form mental images and have no inner monologue (aphantasia) nor remember my own life (SDAM). https://neilojwilliams.net
Twin Peaks clothes in Zara is out equivalent of "they're selling hippy wigs in Woolworths, man" isn't it?
October 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Twin Peaks clothes in Zara is out equivalent of "they're selling hippy wigs in Woolworths, man" isn't it?
This is a solid Wednesday night watch on BFI Player. player.bfi.org.uk/subscription...
July 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
This is a solid Wednesday night watch on BFI Player. player.bfi.org.uk/subscription...
Why isn't this "PAWS 4 FORT" oh wait it's because committees
May 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Why isn't this "PAWS 4 FORT" oh wait it's because committees
My top ten (including UK)
May 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM
My top ten (including UK)
Bloodlines is SO MUCH FUN go see it at your kino with your people
May 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Bloodlines is SO MUCH FUN go see it at your kino with your people
"Are you ready for me, Ralph?"
May 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
"Are you ready for me, Ralph?"
Currently having (and winning) an argument with the WhatsApp AI chatbot about how redundant it is. How's your day?
April 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Currently having (and winning) an argument with the WhatsApp AI chatbot about how redundant it is. How's your day?
Loving the new season of F1 Drive to Survive. Current obsession: how insanely terrible this team name is. It's like "Shape" in the Alan Partridge movie x design by committee.
March 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Loving the new season of F1 Drive to Survive. Current obsession: how insanely terrible this team name is. It's like "Shape" in the Alan Partridge movie x design by committee.
A pre-emptive message to Prime, Amazon Prime. Courtesy of another AP.
February 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A pre-emptive message to Prime, Amazon Prime. Courtesy of another AP.
Chuffed with this sticker set for my lot at the BFI, thematically linked to an away day this week. 2025 off to a strong start 🤘
February 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Chuffed with this sticker set for my lot at the BFI, thematically linked to an away day this week. 2025 off to a strong start 🤘
Heartbroken we have lost David Lynch and won't get more of his incredible, inimitable art. Unbelievably grateful for the body of work he leaves behind. Time to (re)experience all of it, I reckon.
January 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Heartbroken we have lost David Lynch and won't get more of his incredible, inimitable art. Unbelievably grateful for the body of work he leaves behind. Time to (re)experience all of it, I reckon.
Completed Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and I think it's my favourite Zelda game yet. Have you played?
December 23, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Completed Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and I think it's my favourite Zelda game yet. Have you played?
Why doesn't the Guardian cap up SEND? This kind of headline is so confusing
December 23, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Why doesn't the Guardian cap up SEND? This kind of headline is so confusing
I watched TWISTERS last night. A thread:
The film takes place in a universe where all anyone ever talks about is tornadoes. Cut to a dinner table, halfway through a meal, what are they talking about? Tornadoes! Of course they are, they've been talking about tornadoes this whole time.... [1/6]
The film takes place in a universe where all anyone ever talks about is tornadoes. Cut to a dinner table, halfway through a meal, what are they talking about? Tornadoes! Of course they are, they've been talking about tornadoes this whole time.... [1/6]
December 16, 2024 at 9:28 PM
I watched TWISTERS last night. A thread:
The film takes place in a universe where all anyone ever talks about is tornadoes. Cut to a dinner table, halfway through a meal, what are they talking about? Tornadoes! Of course they are, they've been talking about tornadoes this whole time.... [1/6]
The film takes place in a universe where all anyone ever talks about is tornadoes. Cut to a dinner table, halfway through a meal, what are they talking about? Tornadoes! Of course they are, they've been talking about tornadoes this whole time.... [1/6]
Holy mackerel this film is DARK I loved it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ player.bfi.org.uk/subscription...
December 5, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Holy mackerel this film is DARK I loved it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ player.bfi.org.uk/subscription...
Drinking today's coffee from my ODPM mug, in honour of my old boss, 2 Jags. #ripjohnprescott
November 21, 2024 at 9:51 AM
Drinking today's coffee from my ODPM mug, in honour of my old boss, 2 Jags. #ripjohnprescott
Finding all the new followers finding me here super interesting, and following tonnes of them back. Great 'ere innit?
November 18, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Finding all the new followers finding me here super interesting, and following tonnes of them back. Great 'ere innit?
Took the LEON sausage and egg muffin challenge this morning and did well - it only slid apart about half way through. Delicious and worth it.
November 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Took the LEON sausage and egg muffin challenge this morning and did well - it only slid apart about half way through. Delicious and worth it.
I wrote a (much too long) guide to using Twitter for government comms that the press went nuts for... leading directly to Cameron's "too many twits make a twat".
November 13, 2024 at 8:57 AM
I wrote a (much too long) guide to using Twitter for government comms that the press went nuts for... leading directly to Cameron's "too many twits make a twat".
Me: I can't believe all this Christmas stuff in the shops already. Also me:
October 23, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Me: I can't believe all this Christmas stuff in the shops already. Also me:
PHWOAR. BFI Player top picks are banging right now. I urge you to get on there and watch (new!) Starve Acre, and the amazing Certain Women, and Baltimore.
October 21, 2024 at 3:32 PM
PHWOAR. BFI Player top picks are banging right now. I urge you to get on there and watch (new!) Starve Acre, and the amazing Certain Women, and Baltimore.
I went to this. Regretted it tbh.
October 20, 2024 at 4:28 PM
I went to this. Regretted it tbh.
The "please stay with your buggy for the safety of your child" recorded announcement on London buses has a touch of the Game of Thrones shaming ceremony.
October 2, 2024 at 5:05 PM
The "please stay with your buggy for the safety of your child" recorded announcement on London buses has a touch of the Game of Thrones shaming ceremony.
Promotion for whoever wrote this in the Everyman marketing team!
October 2, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Promotion for whoever wrote this in the Everyman marketing team!