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.
Jimmy Cliff only had three film appearances.
This is the one to see - write the theme tune, sang the theme tune, took the lead role. Absolutely batshit fun from Perry Henzell’s Kafka-esque spiral.
(The other was the forgotten Harold Ramis film CLUB PARADISE with Robin Williams and Peter O’Toole!)
This is the one to see - write the theme tune, sang the theme tune, took the lead role. Absolutely batshit fun from Perry Henzell’s Kafka-esque spiral.
(The other was the forgotten Harold Ramis film CLUB PARADISE with Robin Williams and Peter O’Toole!)
November 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Jimmy Cliff only had three film appearances.
This is the one to see - write the theme tune, sang the theme tune, took the lead role. Absolutely batshit fun from Perry Henzell’s Kafka-esque spiral.
(The other was the forgotten Harold Ramis film CLUB PARADISE with Robin Williams and Peter O’Toole!)
This is the one to see - write the theme tune, sang the theme tune, took the lead role. Absolutely batshit fun from Perry Henzell’s Kafka-esque spiral.
(The other was the forgotten Harold Ramis film CLUB PARADISE with Robin Williams and Peter O’Toole!)
I was working on a Bollywood film with his sons in Leicestershire in 2012 - very humble but hugely revered by all present.
The other photo I had was from my rear view mirror, I caught him having a sneaky cig behind my Ford Focus while I was trying to nap between takes. 😂
The other photo I had was from my rear view mirror, I caught him having a sneaky cig behind my Ford Focus while I was trying to nap between takes. 😂
November 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I was working on a Bollywood film with his sons in Leicestershire in 2012 - very humble but hugely revered by all present.
The other photo I had was from my rear view mirror, I caught him having a sneaky cig behind my Ford Focus while I was trying to nap between takes. 😂
The other photo I had was from my rear view mirror, I caught him having a sneaky cig behind my Ford Focus while I was trying to nap between takes. 😂
Sad to hear about Udo Kier’s passing.
Was only watching him in THE SECRET AGENT this weekend.
Always a great stoic presence in any film - a classically trained actor who wasn’t afraid to do genre film & had a knack to ground the surreal and bizarre.
I forget he was in many music vids, too.
Was only watching him in THE SECRET AGENT this weekend.
Always a great stoic presence in any film - a classically trained actor who wasn’t afraid to do genre film & had a knack to ground the surreal and bizarre.
I forget he was in many music vids, too.
November 24, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Sad to hear about Udo Kier’s passing.
Was only watching him in THE SECRET AGENT this weekend.
Always a great stoic presence in any film - a classically trained actor who wasn’t afraid to do genre film & had a knack to ground the surreal and bizarre.
I forget he was in many music vids, too.
Was only watching him in THE SECRET AGENT this weekend.
Always a great stoic presence in any film - a classically trained actor who wasn’t afraid to do genre film & had a knack to ground the surreal and bizarre.
I forget he was in many music vids, too.
The genre-driven thriller I did not anticipate.
November 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The genre-driven thriller I did not anticipate.
Tonight I’m venturing into THE TEN, a sort of Kentucky Fried Movie that hasn’t been made since MOVIE 43. I’m fascinated by what compels a big name to publicly defenestrate themselves for such bad outre comedy.
November 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Tonight I’m venturing into THE TEN, a sort of Kentucky Fried Movie that hasn’t been made since MOVIE 43. I’m fascinated by what compels a big name to publicly defenestrate themselves for such bad outre comedy.
@simonmayo.bsky.social just thought you should be aware.
November 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
@simonmayo.bsky.social just thought you should be aware.
First film of the morning.
New Petzold. Paula Beer.
Should be a win?
New Petzold. Paula Beer.
Should be a win?
November 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
First film of the morning.
New Petzold. Paula Beer.
Should be a win?
New Petzold. Paula Beer.
Should be a win?
Being such a basic at the moment and it’s liberating.
November 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Being such a basic at the moment and it’s liberating.
There’s a lot of Chinese fakes of that boxset going around.
These two are worth millions.
These two are worth millions.
November 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
There’s a lot of Chinese fakes of that boxset going around.
These two are worth millions.
These two are worth millions.
Shoutout to the CGI team on PREDATOR: BADLANDS for being able to smoothly remove Elle Fanning’s lovely thic bum.
Not sure where it emerged from, but I’m here for it.
Not sure where it emerged from, but I’m here for it.
November 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Shoutout to the CGI team on PREDATOR: BADLANDS for being able to smoothly remove Elle Fanning’s lovely thic bum.
Not sure where it emerged from, but I’m here for it.
Not sure where it emerged from, but I’m here for it.
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.
Ahahahah.
Showing today at my local VUE :
Black Phone 2, Hotel Transylvania 3, Tron Ares (3), Downton Abbey 3, The Bad Guys 2, Baahubali 3, The Roses (remake), Hocus Pocus, Back To The Future, Chainsaw Man (series).
However VUE, Odeon & Cineworld all shun Netflix’s 2wk theatrical window 👍🏽
Showing today at my local VUE :
Black Phone 2, Hotel Transylvania 3, Tron Ares (3), Downton Abbey 3, The Bad Guys 2, Baahubali 3, The Roses (remake), Hocus Pocus, Back To The Future, Chainsaw Man (series).
However VUE, Odeon & Cineworld all shun Netflix’s 2wk theatrical window 👍🏽
November 3, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Ahahahah.
Showing today at my local VUE :
Black Phone 2, Hotel Transylvania 3, Tron Ares (3), Downton Abbey 3, The Bad Guys 2, Baahubali 3, The Roses (remake), Hocus Pocus, Back To The Future, Chainsaw Man (series).
However VUE, Odeon & Cineworld all shun Netflix’s 2wk theatrical window 👍🏽
Showing today at my local VUE :
Black Phone 2, Hotel Transylvania 3, Tron Ares (3), Downton Abbey 3, The Bad Guys 2, Baahubali 3, The Roses (remake), Hocus Pocus, Back To The Future, Chainsaw Man (series).
However VUE, Odeon & Cineworld all shun Netflix’s 2wk theatrical window 👍🏽
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...
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?
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.
A true British treasure and one of most impactful acting exports.
Rrrrrrichard!
Pouring one out for Patricia Routledge tonight.
Rrrrrrichard!
Pouring one out for Patricia Routledge tonight.
October 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
A true British treasure and one of most impactful acting exports.
Rrrrrrichard!
Pouring one out for Patricia Routledge tonight.
Rrrrrrichard!
Pouring one out for Patricia Routledge tonight.
Answers on a postcard.
October 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Answers on a postcard.
A fairly niche observation, but I love that Japanese techno-drama HAPPYEND by Neo Sora has Boiler Room star DJ ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U smashing out bangers in the first five minutes.
HAPPYEND is out on general release this weekend in the UK
HAPPYEND is out on general release this weekend in the UK
September 20, 2025 at 9:36 AM
A fairly niche observation, but I love that Japanese techno-drama HAPPYEND by Neo Sora has Boiler Room star DJ ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U smashing out bangers in the first five minutes.
HAPPYEND is out on general release this weekend in the UK
HAPPYEND is out on general release this weekend in the UK
Got notes for the 4K restoration of BARRY LYNDON this afternoon.
Let’s gooooo.
Let’s gooooo.
September 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Got notes for the 4K restoration of BARRY LYNDON this afternoon.
Let’s gooooo.
Let’s gooooo.
Yo! I still use Amazon for my sins, Rarewaves is also a good shout - you’ll still find most of what I buy in Fopp.
What kind of thing are you after?
I’ve cut down my purchases this year and being more selective. Even got rid of some to the charidee shop.
My last purchases were:
What kind of thing are you after?
I’ve cut down my purchases this year and being more selective. Even got rid of some to the charidee shop.
My last purchases were:
September 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Yo! I still use Amazon for my sins, Rarewaves is also a good shout - you’ll still find most of what I buy in Fopp.
What kind of thing are you after?
I’ve cut down my purchases this year and being more selective. Even got rid of some to the charidee shop.
My last purchases were:
What kind of thing are you after?
I’ve cut down my purchases this year and being more selective. Even got rid of some to the charidee shop.
My last purchases were:
Thought BEATING HEARTS (2024) was an exceptional premium French indie with a touch of cult sheen.
Loved the two- part heightened drama - nothing wildly radical, but enjoyable solid story about love across the divides.
Reminded me a bit of Pete Travis’ under-seen CITY OF TINY LIGHTS (2012)
Now on 🐮🐝
Loved the two- part heightened drama - nothing wildly radical, but enjoyable solid story about love across the divides.
Reminded me a bit of Pete Travis’ under-seen CITY OF TINY LIGHTS (2012)
Now on 🐮🐝
September 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Thought BEATING HEARTS (2024) was an exceptional premium French indie with a touch of cult sheen.
Loved the two- part heightened drama - nothing wildly radical, but enjoyable solid story about love across the divides.
Reminded me a bit of Pete Travis’ under-seen CITY OF TINY LIGHTS (2012)
Now on 🐮🐝
Loved the two- part heightened drama - nothing wildly radical, but enjoyable solid story about love across the divides.
Reminded me a bit of Pete Travis’ under-seen CITY OF TINY LIGHTS (2012)
Now on 🐮🐝
Stacey Gregg’s excellent spookyfeature debut, HERE BEFORE, is knocking about on Prime Video! At 83 mins, it’s a pretty tight ride of social ettiquette and annoying next door neighbours. watch.amazon.co.uk/detail?gti=a...
August 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Stacey Gregg’s excellent spookyfeature debut, HERE BEFORE, is knocking about on Prime Video! At 83 mins, it’s a pretty tight ride of social ettiquette and annoying next door neighbours. watch.amazon.co.uk/detail?gti=a...