ahead of its time

I think it was ahead of its time.

The film illuminates a singular career that always was ahead of its time, as the men, now both 77, converse over a meal — in the style of “My Dinner With Andre” — at Matteo’s, an old-school Hollywood hangout once favored by the Rat Pack.

Although ahead of its time in many respects, “Jelly’s Last Jam” hasn’t had a revival on Broadway.

Like Bobbie, it was very clever, a little naughty and ahead of its time.”

“The entire Atlanta dance community has always been ahead of its time when it’s creating trends and fads,” he said.