Philip Ralph
@philralph.bsky.social
Screenwriter, recovering actor, rites of passage guide, dog walker extraordinaire.
Will write for food…
philipralph.com
emergence-uk.org
Will write for food…
philipralph.com
emergence-uk.org
I adore this film and rewatch it regularly but… come on… the role was originated on stage by Kathy Bates who is also gorgeous but in the movie they cast Michelle Pfeiffer who is brilliant but not dowdy no matter how hard she tries…
November 9, 2025 at 9:04 AM
I adore this film and rewatch it regularly but… come on… the role was originated on stage by Kathy Bates who is also gorgeous but in the movie they cast Michelle Pfeiffer who is brilliant but not dowdy no matter how hard she tries…
One man and his dog… 🐶❤️
October 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
One man and his dog… 🐶❤️
Fade out… End of an era…
September 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Fade out… End of an era…
Late to this one but absolutely loved ‘Saturday Night’ for its energy, invention, playfulness and all-out-madness, historically accurate or not. Also brilliant to see terrific Emily Fairn at the heart of the ensemble and Matthew Rhys as George Carlin. Highly recommended.
August 20, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Late to this one but absolutely loved ‘Saturday Night’ for its energy, invention, playfulness and all-out-madness, historically accurate or not. Also brilliant to see terrific Emily Fairn at the heart of the ensemble and Matthew Rhys as George Carlin. Highly recommended.
Bumped into this very nice gentleman on a recent visit - my first - to Kembleford.
What was I doing in Kembleford, you ask?
It’s a mystery… 😉
What was I doing in Kembleford, you ask?
It’s a mystery… 😉
August 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Bumped into this very nice gentleman on a recent visit - my first - to Kembleford.
What was I doing in Kembleford, you ask?
It’s a mystery… 😉
What was I doing in Kembleford, you ask?
It’s a mystery… 😉
A year ago today dear Betty unwillingly left the place she’d spent her whole life - right by my side. I will always be heartbroken without her and always so grateful for every moment we spent together.
July 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
A year ago today dear Betty unwillingly left the place she’d spent her whole life - right by my side. I will always be heartbroken without her and always so grateful for every moment we spent together.
Another #Andor standout for me was the truly brilliant performance by Josie Walker as the Force Healer. As a writer and ex-actor I so admire people who have one scene and deliver a fully realised, deep, real, complex human being that stays with you. Beautiful work.
July 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Another #Andor standout for me was the truly brilliant performance by Josie Walker as the Force Healer. As a writer and ex-actor I so admire people who have one scene and deliver a fully realised, deep, real, complex human being that stays with you. Beautiful work.
Finished #Andor. Loved every second. But the main takeaway for me is that I cannot wait to see every single goddamned thing Elizabeth Dulau does next. She is astoundingly good, this show’s secret weapon and beating heart. Wow.
July 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Finished #Andor. Loved every second. But the main takeaway for me is that I cannot wait to see every single goddamned thing Elizabeth Dulau does next. She is astoundingly good, this show’s secret weapon and beating heart. Wow.
I feel like not enough people are talking about this… just rampaging chemistry between these two… #TheBearFX
July 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I feel like not enough people are talking about this… just rampaging chemistry between these two… #TheBearFX
“I miss ya, Peaches…” RIP Mr Madsen…
July 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
“I miss ya, Peaches…” RIP Mr Madsen…
we all have an emotional support dead famous guy and who he is says a lot about you
April 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
we all have an emotional support dead famous guy and who he is says a lot about you
The first and only John Blackthorne in the first and best version of Shogun. RIP Richard Chamberlain.
March 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The first and only John Blackthorne in the first and best version of Shogun. RIP Richard Chamberlain.
Ah, how I enjoy the annual reminder I am old as Methuselah as I stare blankly at a poster filled with random vowels and consonants that I’m reliably assured are ‘popular beat combos’… 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
March 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Ah, how I enjoy the annual reminder I am old as Methuselah as I stare blankly at a poster filled with random vowels and consonants that I’m reliably assured are ‘popular beat combos’… 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
30 years ago 18 year-old Pte Cheryl James died at #Deepcut barracks. The Army has given innumerable assurances that “lessons have been learned”. And yet nothing has changed.
February 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
30 years ago 18 year-old Pte Cheryl James died at #Deepcut barracks. The Army has given innumerable assurances that “lessons have been learned”. And yet nothing has changed.
People leaving British TV, film, theatre, books, art… etc etc etc… 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
People asking how to get into British TV, film, theatre, books, art… etc etc etc 😳😳😳
People asking how to get into British TV, film, theatre, books, art… etc etc etc 😳😳😳
January 31, 2025 at 12:41 PM
People leaving British TV, film, theatre, books, art… etc etc etc… 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
People asking how to get into British TV, film, theatre, books, art… etc etc etc 😳😳😳
People asking how to get into British TV, film, theatre, books, art… etc etc etc 😳😳😳
Alive in ’25?
After a year of raising awareness about the crisis in TV, over the Christmas break I came up with one possible solution. Here's an idea I've been mulling on how to help revive UK TV drama for existing and new creatives... I'd love your thoughts. 🧵
After a year of raising awareness about the crisis in TV, over the Christmas break I came up with one possible solution. Here's an idea I've been mulling on how to help revive UK TV drama for existing and new creatives... I'd love your thoughts. 🧵
January 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Alive in ’25?
After a year of raising awareness about the crisis in TV, over the Christmas break I came up with one possible solution. Here's an idea I've been mulling on how to help revive UK TV drama for existing and new creatives... I'd love your thoughts. 🧵
After a year of raising awareness about the crisis in TV, over the Christmas break I came up with one possible solution. Here's an idea I've been mulling on how to help revive UK TV drama for existing and new creatives... I'd love your thoughts. 🧵
Okay... UK TV folk… we survived – some of us - to 25…
Just about…
So... what now?
🧵
Just about…
So... what now?
🧵
January 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Okay... UK TV folk… we survived – some of us - to 25…
Just about…
So... what now?
🧵
Just about…
So... what now?
🧵
“Hello? Is that the helpline for people who’ve just watched The Substance? Yes, well, I feel like my brain and body have been put through a blender mixed with added disbelief, utter hilarity and abject terror… is that… normal? Hello?”
Bloody hell fire… 🤯🤯🤯
Bloody hell fire… 🤯🤯🤯
January 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
“Hello? Is that the helpline for people who’ve just watched The Substance? Yes, well, I feel like my brain and body have been put through a blender mixed with added disbelief, utter hilarity and abject terror… is that… normal? Hello?”
Bloody hell fire… 🤯🤯🤯
Bloody hell fire… 🤯🤯🤯
Thinking about my beloved friend, teacher and mentor Jerry Granelli on his birthday. A legendary jazz drummer (you hear him every year on Charlie Brown’s Christmas), he was the wisest, kindest, funniest mofo I’ve ever known and ever will. Miss you, Jer, my brother. 😔 🥁
December 30, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Thinking about my beloved friend, teacher and mentor Jerry Granelli on his birthday. A legendary jazz drummer (you hear him every year on Charlie Brown’s Christmas), he was the wisest, kindest, funniest mofo I’ve ever known and ever will. Miss you, Jer, my brother. 😔 🥁
Sing Sing is an open hearted warm devastatingly beautiful film. @colmandomingo.bsky.social is simply sublime. And it makes the most powerful and cogent argument for the importance of the arts for healing and connection I’ve seen for years. See it if you can.
December 17, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Sing Sing is an open hearted warm devastatingly beautiful film. @colmandomingo.bsky.social is simply sublime. And it makes the most powerful and cogent argument for the importance of the arts for healing and connection I’ve seen for years. See it if you can.