Milius

Seeing as I just watched Conan and I've been reading Arnie's bio, John Milius has been on my radar. He was the director of said movie and an all round bad ass dude.

Milius was part of the USC directors in the 70's who really changed cinema forever. A book like "Easy Riders, Raging Bulls" will go into great detail on that era of cinema if you're interested. But guys like Coppola, Spielberg, Milius, and Lucas were really making waves in the 70's and turning the studio system upside down.

This documentary tracks Milius's career as a script writer, director and producer. Part Hunter S. Thompson, part Teddy Roosevelt, Milius was a visionary artist and bone fide raconteur. He's written more famous screenplays than you realize. Dirty Harry? Apocalypse Now? Yeah.

If you're interested in film history, watch this documentary on Netflix. It's a compelling portrait of a great artist with a singular vision and unwavering drive.

What is good in life? To crush your enemies, seen them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of their women.