Buffalo '66

Putting my feelings aside of Vincent Gallo, I love this movie!! But not in like a “wow this story really gets me” kinda way, more like a “I love Christina Ricci and think the editing/aesthetic of this movie are fantastic” sorta way lol.  The first time I watched this, I compared it to eating a spoonful of sugar that had little specks of dirt in it, and I couldn’t agree more with that to this day. There’s these really sweet moments where the movie feels like it could just be a cutesy outsider love story, but then very quickly grounds us back into Billy’s deeply rooted trauma and toxicity. It creates a very interesting dynamic in the story.  I also really appreciate how the powdery color grading gives the movie this dreamlike winterland vibe. But not necessarily in a welcoming way— more like a lulling, cold (but not cozy) kind of way that encourages you to wanna feel closer to the characters. Again, this movie has its fair share of problems, don’t kid yourself. But that’s what makes it so charming… in a weird, fucked up kinda way…!