Melanie C - I Turn to You

Terrific acoustic live version.

Conflict Between Billy Bob Thornton and Director George Hickenlooper

George Hickenlooper directed the short that led to Sling Blade, starring Billy Bob Thornton. This clip (beginning in the middle) illustrates how conflict developed between George Hickenlooper and Billy Bob Thornton. Billy Bob wanted a close-up of him to be the focus of the film. The director wanted, instead, a slow push from a wide shot to a close-up. The director prevailed and the short won awards. They had a reconciliation after the short did well. This illustrates how even the best of artists can disagree, especially on a film project. This does not mean that either one is less of an artist.

Part 3 of Sling Blade Short

This is the conclusion of the Sling Blade short.

Sling Blade Short

This is the high point of the Sling Blade short that launched the career of Billy Bob Thornton.

How Sling Blade Got Made

This short shows some of the behind the scenes, telling how Sling Blade got made.

How a Composite Character is Built

For any artist, whether a painter, writer, or filmmaker, the process of creating a composite character is important; but many artists are not sure how to go about creating such a character. That process is illuminated nicely by Billy Bob Thornton, who talks in this clip about the three people who he used to create the hero in Sling Blade.

Karl Calls for Food

This prank call is a work of art.

Sargent's Madame X

This is a brilliant analysis of a terrific painting by John Singer Sargent.