Buffalo 66 came out 25 years ago yesterday

[Another Fan]

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.  

 

 

[MarkyMannn]

That's a messed up movie, and worth watching LOL. That stripper bar was next to the Ford plant

[May Day 10]

I think its a terrific movie.  Kind of paints Buffalo in a bit of a negative light, but it is deserved

[teef]

did the thread 5 years ago do as well as this thread?

[TBBills Fan]

1 minute ago, teef said:

did the thread 5 years ago do as well as this thread?

 

 

why are you so mean?

[WotAGuy]

What’s the leash on this thread?

[Zag20]

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"

[mrags]

All I remember about the movie is that it was terrible. 

[freester]

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 

[BringMetheHeadofLeonLett]

Love that film!!!

[The Jokeman]

My only issue is Gallo was wrong in his history as the last championship the Bills was in '65 not '66.

[Saxum]

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.

[Jauronimo]

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....

[Augie]

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! 

[WhoTom]

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.

 

 

[Augie]

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.   😂 

[Another Fan]

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

[thenorthremembers]

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. 

[Captain Caveman]

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

[benderbender]

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.