Another Fan Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 In my history I started a thread when the movie was 20 years old 5 years ago. Back then it seemed to get mixed reviews on the site Now it’s 25 years. So out of curiosity I’m gonna see if opinions have changed on it. The Josh Allen era has happened since. I do love the film and it’s probably in my top 10 of all time. Although I’ll admit some of it looks a little dated watching it today. The quote now that stands out to me is Mickey Rourkes character telling Billy if Buffalo ever makes it back to the big game bet against them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 That's a messed up movie, and worth watching LOL. That stripper bar was next to the Ford plant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 I think its a terrific movie. Kind of paints Buffalo in a bit of a negative light, but it is deserved 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 did the thread 5 years ago do as well as this thread? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Fan Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 1 minute ago, teef said: did the thread 5 years ago do as well as this thread? why are you so mean? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 What’s the leash on this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zag20 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 You said, "Baby, do you want to come home with me? I've got Buffalo '66 on DVD" You said, "Baby, do you want to come home with me? I've got Buffalo '66 on DVD" 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 All I remember about the movie is that it was terrible. 3 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freester Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, Zag20 said: You said, "Baby, do you want to come home with me? I've got Buffalo '66 on DVD" You said, "Baby, do you want to come home with me? I've got Buffalo '66 on DVD" My kids keep playing that song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Love that film!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 My only issue is Gallo was wrong in his history as the last championship the Bills was in '65 not '66. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Never saw it before. Only able to see part of it to family dinner scene but it seems like home if you home was PPP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 11 minutes ago, freester said: My kids keep playing that song You'd better check their vision for deterioration and the palms of their hands for fur. Idle hands.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 19 minutes ago, mrags said: All I remember about the movie is that it was terrible. I had never heard of it until opening this, so I’m guess that’s a bonus for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Augie said: I had never heard of it until opening this, so I’m guess that’s a bonus for me! I hadn't seen it until someone here started a thread about it several years ago. In short, the main character is despicable, and when he goes home to visit his parents in Buffalo, you understand why he's that way. I had mixed feelings about it. It was gripping in a way, but uncomfortable. Some people don't like movies like that, but I find them interesting. It's not a "feel good" movie, other than feeling good that I was raised by much better people than his parents. I have a friend who's a psychology professor. She teaches a course called "Life Span Development," which she jokingly describes as, "101 ways to blame your parents." I suggested that she see Buffalo 66. I don't know if she did. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, WhoTom said: I hadn't seen it until someone here started a thread about it several years ago. In short, the main character is despicable, and when he goes home to visit his parents in Buffalo, you understand why he's that way. I had mixed feelings about it. It was gripping in a way, but uncomfortable. Some people don't like movies like that, but I find them interesting. It's not a "feel good" movie, other than feeling good that I was raised by much better people than his parents. I have a friend who's a psychology professor. She teaches a course called "Life Span Development," which she jokingly describes as, "101 ways to blame your parents." I suggested that she see Buffalo 66. I don't know if she did. I have a friend who was going thru some stuff and seeing a therapist. After a while he said something like “look, this is great, but it’s NOT my parents! Can we move on?” He said that she later “fired” him. 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted June 27, 2023 Author Share Posted June 27, 2023 (edited) 24 minutes ago, WhoTom said: I hadn't seen it until someone here started a thread about it several years ago. In short, the main character is despicable, and when he goes home to visit his parents in Buffalo, you understand why he's that way. I had mixed feelings about it. It was gripping in a way, but uncomfortable. Some people don't like movies like that, but I find them interesting. It's not a "feel good" movie, other than feeling good that I was raised by much better people than his parents. I have a friend who's a psychology professor. She teaches a course called "Life Span Development," which she jokingly describes as, "101 ways to blame your parents." I suggested that she see Buffalo 66. I don't know if she did. It was probably me as well. Lol I thought that's what made the movie great though as it progressed. You see a little more beneath his exterior. Although after watching it a few times Billy's behavior is just straight hilarious to me in the first few minutes. Added as well that was Vincent's childhood home in Williamsville (I believe) where he knocked on the door 51 minutes ago, BringMetheHeadofLeonLett said: Love that film!!! Love the use of Heart of The Sunrise and Sweetness in it by Yes Edited June 27, 2023 by Another Fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Liked the movie when I was a teenager. I was very into avant garde stuff like Donny Darko, Adaptation, Eternal Sunshine, Pans Labyrinth etc. But, I think if I watched it now I'd probably find it too grimy to be enjoyable. Have the same feeling when I am watching movies directed by Darren Aronofsky now. I dont mind to feel a little sad watching movies, but hopelessness just makes me depressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 (edited) This might be the first one of the "... is 25 years old" things that makes me feel really old I love that movie Edited June 27, 2023 by Captain Caveman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 2 hours ago, teef said: did the thread 5 years ago do as well as this thread? The movie took just as long to develop. Man, did I pick the wrong movie to Blockbuster and chill at the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Zag20 said: You said, "Baby, do you want to come home with me? I've got Buffalo '66 on DVD" You said, "Baby, do you want to come home with me? I've got Buffalo '66 on DVD" Note the S&S Taxidermy t-shirt worn by a band member. That's in West Valley, NY. Edited June 27, 2023 by PromoTheRobot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 3 hours ago, MarkyMannn said: That's a messed up movie, and worth watching LOL. That stripper bar was next to the Ford plant I've never seen it. Is it based on any actual events or places in Buffalo? Doesn't it have a nod to Wide Right in the movie as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 That was a wild, entertaining movie. Definitely worth a watch if you haven’t seen it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirdborn Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 first time I realized just how freaking huge christina Ricci's Forehead was 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Who was looking at her forehead? The whole movie was filmed in WNY. The prison he was let out of was the Psychiatric Center in Gowanda. The Denny's they went to was at Eggert , Sheridan and NF blvd in Amherst. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stonada Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Let's span time together! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffblue Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 16 minutes ago, Ray Stonada said: Let's span time together! Haha was going to post this myself 39 minutes ago, Wacka said: Who was looking at her forehead? The whole movie was filmed in WNY. The prison he was let out of was the Psychiatric Center in Gowanda. The Denny's they went to was at Eggert , Sheridan and NF blvd in Amherst. Yeah, um I was looking at...her tap shoes. I swear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo ill Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 4 hours ago, Zag20 said: You said, "Baby, do you want to come home with me? I've got Buffalo '66 on DVD" You said, "Baby, do you want to come home with me? I've got Buffalo '66 on DVD" That reminds me I need to finish learning the bassline for that song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Kind of a poor man's Coen brothers type of a movie... not horrible but not great either. A once a decade watch I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 3 hours ago, BillsPride12 said: I've never seen it. Is it based on any actual events or places in Buffalo? Doesn't it have a nod to Wide Right in the movie as well? IIRC, Norwood owns the strip club, or spends a lot of time there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I don’t mind pathos in a film. He created a vivid world, had an interesting visual style, etc.. I thought Gallo did a good job with the film. The Brown Bunny on the other hand... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) Never saw it. Reading this thread I take it’s just another reminder of what it feels like to be kicked in the nuts being from the Buffalo area. Edited June 28, 2023 by Beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsintaiwan Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Gallo was such a douche. Did bang the hottest and nicest chick from my high school during filming, so good for him, but otherwise a whiny brat. I don't think Buffalo is the greatest place in the world, but it has its charms and certainly builds character. But it is tough on people who need other people to say "wow, you're great!" and Gallo was certainly one of those people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoMAn Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 15 hours ago, Augie said: I had never heard of it until opening this, so I’m guess that’s a bonus for me! It’s an indie film, so if big production and special effects are your thing, skip it. A lot of it is portraying Buffalo as very bleak and depressing. It’s kind of accurate for how some parts were, and may still be. Some top notch actors. I loved it. Very quirky. But I like quirky. Not for everyone, but definitely check it out. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) His character in this is possibly one of my favorite characters of all time. So impatient and angry. So many one-liners and quirks that are spanning time Edited June 28, 2023 by May Day 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 14 hours ago, BillsPride12 said: I've never seen it. Is it based on any actual events or places in Buffalo? Doesn't it have a nod to Wide Right in the movie as well? More or less, not directly but it is implied, a lot of outside shots of Buffalo. Type of movie you only want to watch once but it is interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, RoyBatty is alive said: More or less, not directly but it is implied, a lot of outside shots of Buffalo. Type of movie you only want to watch once but it is interesting. Thank you. I may try to check it out Edited June 28, 2023 by BillsPride12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 The opening scene to me was wonderfully funny. Yet I don't want to spoil it for anyone who has yet to see it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, billsintaiwan said: Gallo was such a douche. Did bang the hottest and nicest chick from my high school during filming, so good for him, but otherwise a whiny brat. I don't think Buffalo is the greatest place in the world, but it has its charms and certainly builds character. But it is tough on people who need other people to say "wow, you're great!" and Gallo was certainly one of those people. What's the backstory on that? I don't know all that much about Gallo but he was in that NFL Films video about the Bills called "A Town, A Team, A Dream" and my impressions of him is that he was kind of a loser/outcast type...so yeah how did he pull that off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 7 hours ago, purple haze said: I don’t mind pathos in a film. He created a vivid world, had an interesting visual style, etc.. I thought Gallo did a good job with the film. The Brown Bunny on the other hand... Roger Ebert called the Brown Bunny" the worst movie in the history of Cannes". Gallo responded by calling Ebert a "fat pig with the physique of a slave trader". 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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