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Vincent Gallos directorial debut film. Billy Brown who is just released out of prison abruptly kidnaps Layla, an amenable tap dancer to pose as his wife while he visits his parents for the first time in 5 years. The raw cinematography and unconventional editing makes this movie unique. Billy's resilient persona and Layla's willingness keeps you intrigued. With performances by the characters that you never see coming, this blossoming romance between two complete strangers becomes relatable and captivating.

Vinnie Gallo has quality to him. I don't know what is is. He's abitter person and extremely conceded but you can sense atenderness.BUFFALO 66 is always worth the viewing. Because, even if youdespise the film, you can't help but feel the effects: the snow, thewhites, the washed out collors. The opening is also magnificent. What a lonely environment. Makes me want to curl up and eat a donut.

Buffalo 66' is uncomfortable, gross and unnerving. It's also an incredible film. It's remarkably watchable. You cannot keep your eyes off of it. Every other character is either despicable or tragic. Billy Brown's situation is pitiful and he's downright loathsome about it. For a first feature, this should be a mess. But Gallo had an energy and urgency in telling this story. Most first time filmmakers don't have this. It's the kind of energy that rode the coattails of Tarantino and other film brats of the time. It's sad to know that Gallo's insecurities led him down a self-destructive path in the years that followed.