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If you ever wondered what the future of cinema will bring look no further. Gasper Noe's Climax shows us that future in a bold and visionary work that defies conventional film making. A dance troupe rehearses one last time before performing in America, that's all you need to know. What follows is a journey that makes Dante's Inferno seem like a technicolor Disney romp. It's revolutionary approach borrows from masters like Kubrick, Pasolini and a host of other visionaries. Totally fluid and linear Climax finally answers the question is French still pissed of at the Germans after WW II...

Watching it for the first time this 66 year old film is a great time capsule on Hollywood viewed the culture of the old west. Peppered with racial stereotypes of the Industry during that period one must look past and notice what a great piece of filmmaking this contains. The technicolor process used is eye popping, the direction by Mann is solid and stoic. Stewart, continues to put a stamp on his icon status, a young Rock Hudson impresses and Kennedy continues to show why he was one of our great character actors to grace the scene. As a bonus Aunt Bea (Frances B.)makes you feel like she's calling for Andy whenever she's got a scene with Stewart. Well worth the investment .

The good news Netflix continues to impress with their movies, this is an excellent example. The setting centers around 13 th century England and their reign over the British Isles. The time that William Wallace and Robert Bruce challenged the throne for their independence . Historically it is quite accurate. As a production it excels in cinematography, acting and the cheography of its battle scenes which are spectacular and visceral . If you have a good sound system with a decent sized 4K screen you'll be impressed with this brilliant production