This film feels like a love letter to BADLANDS and the works of Jean-Luc Godard (specifically BREATHLESS, BAND OF OUTSIDERS and PIERROT LE FOU). It’s so interesting to see so many films from this era having similar styles, tone, and filmmaking techniques — I am reminded of films like SEX LIES AND VIDEOTAPE and SLACKER for instance. I loved the atmosphere of the film — the way the locations are shot makes this area of Florida feels so specific/interesting while also also banal at the same time. The drumming from Cozy’s father that is played over the film also adds to this. Lisa Donaldson’s performance as Cozy was the best in the film, but I think that may be because I was particularly drawn to her voiceover. It reminded me of Patricia Arquette’s voice over in TRUE ROMANCE from just a year prior. It’s really cool to see how far Kelly Reichardt has come from this. That moment at the end is also CRAZY.
