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| Biscuits, Brains and Mustard (inks on bristol / 2010-11 |
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When I saw
Sling Blade in the theater as a teenager, I was terrified by the opening sequence with the interview of Karl Childers played by
Billy Bob Thorton. The feature film originated as a short two year the prior (
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade) which was composed of Karl's monologue, only he was being interviewed by
Molly Ringwald who didn't make a return in the full length film. There was an underlying horror to the psyche of Thornton's character, which came out in a primal way through his logic and action. This touching story of a simple man, who's character was woven with infinite layers of creation by the actor, was one of the best independent films of the 90's and one of my favorites of all time.
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