AFF2012: Billy Bob Thornton Steers 'Jayne Mansfield's Car'

The actor returns to the writer/director's chair

"...Calling Austin his "second home," Billy Bob Thornton presented his new film, Jayne Mansfield's Car,..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Yes, Billy Bob, you're a Texan now

Billy Bob Thornton may be from Arkansas, but don't mention it to him too often. Such comments brought out his rancor at the Texas Film Hall of Fame awards.

"...Surprisingly, Billy Bob Thornton may have been the most proud of..."

March 14, 2009 SXSW Post by Joe O'Connell

All the Pretty Horses

"...Directed by: Billy Bob Thornton. Starring: Matt Damon, Henry Thomas, Penélope Cruz,..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bad News Bears

This genial remake is Billy Bob Thornton’s game all the way.

"...Directed by: Richard Linklater. Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Marcia Gay Harden, Greg Kinnear, Sammi Kane..."

July 22, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Levity

"...Directed by: Ed Solomon. Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Morgan Freeman, Holly Hunter, Kirsten Dunst, Dorian..."

July 11, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

21 Years: Richard Linklater

A subject as worthy of a documentary as this one is deserves a more thoughtful approach than this star-studded tribute.

"...in Linklater’s movies: Matthew McConaughey, Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Billy Bob Thornton, Keanu Reeves, Zac Efron, Jack Black, Nicky..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Gift

"...to the advancement of the story. The script by Billy Bob Thornton and Tom Epperson (who also collaborated on..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Texas Film Hall of Fame Slate Finalized

Billy Bob Thornton, John Cusack, and Dennis Quaid join the lineup for the ninth annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

"...are now locked for the March 12th ceremony. Actor Billy Bob Thornton joins previously announced inductees Larry Hagman, Powers..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

From the Vaults: In the Driver's Seat

Billy Bob Thornton steers 'Jayne Mansfield's Car'

"...It was nearly 11 months ago that Billy Bob Thornton stood on the Paramount Theatre stage on..."

Sept. 13, 2013 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Laal Singh Chaddha

Indian remake of Forrest Gump even more cloying than the original

"...as a caricature of an intellectually disabled protagonist; imagine Billy Bob Thornton from Sling Blade, but less subtle. It’s..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Movie Review by Josh Hurtado

AFF Announces More! More! More Movies!

Billy Bob's latest, plus the ubiquitous James Franco

"...immediately goes to… well, a not so good place. Billy Bob Thornton means to change that...."

Oct. 10, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Jayne Mansfield's Car

This Billy Bob Thornton vehicle hits the skids with its confessional monologues and confrontational encounters, even though Robert Duvall provides some redeeming moments.

"...Directed by: Billy Bob Thornton. Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Robert Duvall, John..."

Sept. 13, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Faster

Dwayne Johnson is an ex-con out to avenge his brother's death and Billy Bob Thornton is the junkie cop on his tail.

"...by: George Tillman Jr.. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Tom Berenger, Billy Bob Thornton, Carla Gugino, Mike Epps, Michael Irby and..."

Nov. 26, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Simple Plan

"...Becky Ann Baker, Gary Cole, Brent Briscoe, Bridget Fonda, Billy Bob Thornton and Bill Paxton. “Simple” is a misnomer..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

School for Scoundrels

Although it stars Billy Bob Thornton and Napoleon Dynamite's Jon Heder and is jam-packed with multitalented comedians and stars, School for Scoundrels is just not funny.

"...Directed by: Todd Phillips. Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Heder, Jacinda Barrett, Michael Clarke Duncan,..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Bad Santa 2

A tired sequel that's more offensive than transgressive

"...Directed by: Mark Waters. Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy Bates, Tony Cox, Christina Hendricks, Brett..."

Nov. 23, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Alamo

In this round of historical revisionism there's not much to remember except, maybe, Davy Crockett becoming a fiddler on the roof.

"...Directed by: John Lee Hancock. Starring: Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, Jason Patric, Patrick Wilson, Jordi Mollà, Emilio..."

April 9, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Man Who Wasn't There

The story is rife with the Coens' ripe ambivalence, a black seriocomic opera of fouled-up American dreams, and a meditation on ambivalence that is itself often as ambiguous as the emotional meanderings of its protagonist, a small-town barber. The film's black-and-white image processing is stunning.

"...Directed by: Joel Coen. Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, James Gandolfini, Jon Polito, Michael..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Chrystal

Billy Bob Thornton plays an Arkansas husband who attempts to redeem himself after critically injuring his wife and killing their son in a car accident four years earlier.

"...Directed by: Ray McKinnon. Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Lisa Blount, Ray McKinnon, Grace Zabriskie, Harry..."

April 15, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Bandits

"...Directed by: Barry Levinson. Starring: Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett, Troy Garity, January Jones, Rocky..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Ice Harvest

Instead of an action comedy that’s as slick as ice, Harold Ramis’ sardonic new comedy is more like an uncongealed river of slush.

"...Directed by: Harold Ramis. Starring: John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Platt and Randy Quaid...."

Nov. 25, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mr. Woodcock

Mr. Woodcock is funny for exactly five minutes, with the kind of subversive humor that boosted Billy Bob Thornton, but the rest is just a self-pitying, half-hearted retread.

"...Directed by: Craig Gillespie. Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Seann William Scott, Susan Sarandon, Amy Poehler,..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Bad Santa

Billy Bob Thornton plays a thieving, degenerate Santa.

"...Directed by: Terry Zwigoff. Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, Brett Kelly, Lauren Graham, Lauren..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Our Brand Is Crisis

Sandra Bullock shines in David Gordon Green's political comedy

"...Directed by: David Gordon Green. Starring: Sandra Bullock, Billy Bob Thornton, Anthony Mackie, Joaquim de Almeida, Ann Dowd,..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Monster's Ball

"...Sean Combs, Peter Boyle, Heath Ledger, Halle Berry and Billy Bob Thornton. Monster's Ball is the kind of quiet,..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Pushing Tin

"...Lewis, Kurt Fuller, Jake Weber, Angelina Jolie, Cate Blanchett, Billy Bob Thornton and John Cusack. Operating under levels of..."

April 23, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Eagle Eye

Too bad it's autumn: With its frenetic car chases; near-erotic fascination with explosions, gadgets, and guns; and disposable storyline, Eagle Eye is the very definition of a summer blockbuster.

"...Monaghan, Rosario Dawson, Michael Chiklis, Anthony Mackie, Ethan Embry, Billy Bob Thornton and Anthony Azizi. I could be wrong,..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Astronaut Farmer

This note-perfect film by the Polish brothers almost could be a relic from another age, an inspirational drama about staying true to one’s dreams no matter the social, economic, or emotional cost.

"...Directed by: Michael Polish. Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Bruce Dern, Tim Blake Nelson,..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Armageddon

"...Directed by: Michael Bay. Starring: Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler, Ben Affleck, Will Patton, Peter..."

July 3, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Waking Up in Reno

"...Holmes Osborne, Natasha Richardson, Patrick Swayze, Charlize Theron and Billy Bob Thornton. Not reviewed at press time. After sitting..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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