Criminally Underrated: Black Snake Moan In this feature our writers defend films they feel have not received their due. With its opening two scenes, Craig Brewer establishes the sultry, Southern tone that’s to follow in Black Snake Moan. Firstly, we witness Justin Timberlake and Christina Ricci making sweaty love while the Black Keys’ “When The Lights Go Out” hammers in the background. Then we see … Read More
Revisit: Buffalo 66 Revisit is a series of reviews highlighting past releases that now deserve a second look. It’s been more than 10 years since Vincent Gallo’s self-centered and self-indulgent brainchild Buffalo 66 rocked cinemas, but its artistically sculpted grittiness still breathes inspiration. Maybe it’s because Gallo’s instincts yielded such a stylistically profound vision. Or maybe because it capitalizes itself on all the … Read More