Slow Reviews Part IV

Rock Island Line

James Oliver on a recording that birthed the rest of British rock ‘n’ roll

Slow Reviews Part III

Wolf Warrior 2

James Oliver on a film that helps us understand modern China and its view of the world

James Oliver: Why Scorsese is only half-right about streaming

Cinema is a unique and precious art form. Which doesn’t mean Netflix is all bad

Gangster movies: Ten of the best

As Capone (with Tom Hardy as the boss mobster) arrives on Netflix, James Oliver grabs his Tommy Gun for a look at gangster movies and picks ten essential offerings

Slow Reviews Part II

A Fistful of Dollars

James Oliver on a film that reflected America back at itself, differently