Vincent Gallo's infamously controversial road movie details the empty existence of motorcycle racer Bud Clay (Gallo) as he drives seemingly endlessly cross-country before a chance encounter with similarly emotionally suffocated Daisy (Sevigny) leads to an explosion of sexual violence...
A prime example of 1990s independent film-making, Buffalo 66 is a little-known gem of a film which, once found, will be cherished. Vincent Gallo--the New York Bohemian extraordinaire--co-wrote the semi-autobiographical script. He also directed and starred in this dark comedy and, as if that wasn't enough, contributed to the mind-blowing soundtrack. By employing alternative filming techniques for what is, in essence, a traditional boy-meets-girl story, Gallo has created an indie movie with genuine mainstream appeal. A handheld camera and the flashback sequences use beautiful grainy cine film and 70s Polaroids, while as a whole the tone of the piece shifts between lavish theatrical images and reality TV. However, out of the many mesmerising scenes within the film, it is the isolated performances that offer the most heartfelt beauty, notably Cristina Ricci's solo light tap dance and Gazzara's mime to a song actually performed by Gallo's father in the distant past. An all-star cast also includes Angelica Huston, Ben Gazzara and Mickey Rourke. Buffalo 66 is an overlooked modern classic just waiting to be discovered. --Nikki Disney
Vincent Gallo's infamously controversial road movie details the empty existence of motorcycle racer Bud Clay (Gallo) as he drives seemingly endlessly cross-country before a chance encounter with similarly emotionally suffocated Daisy (Sevigny) leads to an explosion of sexual violence...
After serving a five year sentence for a crime he didn't commit a bitter violence-prone Billy Brown (Vincent Gallo who also directs) is released from prison. Billy is hell-bent on convincing his dysfunctional parents that he is leading a respectable life and has spent the last five years doing top-secret CIA work. To back up his story he impulsively kidnaps Layla (Christina Ricci) and forces her to pose as his girlfriend. Layla's understanding of the comical grimness of Billy's life leads him to explore new levels of redemption acceptance and ultimately...love.
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