'Sling Blade': 1996 Film Wins Oscar and Ranks Among the Best Movies Ever

In 1996, a quiet, character-driven drama hit movie theaters that would quickly go on to leave a lasting mark on American ...
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Remembering 'Sling Blade': A look back at the Arkansas-made film as it turns 25

"Sling Blade" is 25 years old. Released nationally on Nov. 27, 1996, the movie, filmed in and around Benton in May 1995, was the creation of Arkansas native, actor and musician, Billy Bob Thornton, ...
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Arkansas' oldest bridge and 'Sling Blade' icon set for historic refurbishment

SALINE COUNTY, Ark. (KATV) — The Old River Bridge in central Arkansas, that played a role in the popular 1996 movie "Sling Blade," has been refurbished and will soon be in use once again. The Saline ...
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The enduring influence of Sling Blade is still felt 25 years later

BENTON, Ark. — In the early 90s, Arkansas native Billy Bob Thornton found himself at a crossroads. The up-and-coming actor wasn't happy with the direction his career was headed. One day, Thornton was ...