SLING BLADE Filming Locations THEN & NOW | Billy Bob Thornton

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @cookingartguy2170
    @cookingartguy2170 2 года назад +7

    One of my all-time favorite films. Saw it when it came out and recommended it to a lot of people. A lot of people didn't get it or they thought it was just too "small" of a film. I still consider the last minute of the film to be one of the most touching, classic, lump in the throat moments in motion picture history. I still say "alright then" often because of this film LOL. Dwight Yoakam is one of my favorite performers and any film that can make me hate him , LOL, is damn good.
    "You will be happy", "Little feller".....chokes me up every time. A masterpiece.

  • @therubypearlglamper
    @therubypearlglamper Год назад +2

    I've watched you for awhile, but just ran across this! I've lived my whole life in Benton. The Dairy Queen was owned by my Aunt Mary. The bus station was run by my Mammaw Ruby's best friends. I cheered many games at that football field CW Lewis Stadium and grew up eating at Gary's Drive In formerly The Whopper Burger. The lawn mower shop was next to Dairy Queen and was once a VCR/TV fix it shop. The old Struble place was used as Carl's dad's house just down from Gary's Drive In out Hwy 35 by my Mammaw Ruby's house. The Nervous Hospital is out in Haskell, which is also Work Release Prison too.

  • @cynthiamincher5154
    @cynthiamincher5154 2 года назад +2

    Billy Bob played that part so well thanks sharing Jordan

  • @laurastrobel718
    @laurastrobel718 2 года назад +7

    Slingblade is one of my all time favorites. Great cast too, everyone did such a great job. I first saw it in the theater when it came out, and at least once on TV, but I couldn't have pointed out these details. Great memory and eye Jordan. Thanks to you and Jah♥️🌄🐶

  • @davidellis5141
    @davidellis5141 2 года назад +24

    My favorite scene is when they ask Carl what's wrong with the lawnmower & he takes a quick look & says " It ain't got no gas in it ! "

    • @DazewithJordantheLion
      @DazewithJordantheLion  2 года назад +5

      That's a great one! I like when he confronts his father (Robert duvall) about the Bible stories they taught him not being in the bible

    • @FilmThePoliceFTP
      @FilmThePoliceFTP 6 месяцев назад +1

      If you watch the short (some folks call it a sling blade) which the movie is based, it goes into more details about some of what he says to his father and about his parents and why he was so mad his mother was fornicating.

    • @chez0788
      @chez0788 6 месяцев назад +1

      Hey, see there, Scooter? Thinks of the simplest things first!

    • @FilmThePoliceFTP
      @FilmThePoliceFTP 6 месяцев назад

      Scooter’s about as shiftless as one poor sunbitch can be.

  • @AllenB71
    @AllenB71 2 года назад +3

    That intro song & opening Tage line never get old Mr. Lion!

  • @damon224
    @damon224 Год назад +8

    There was another house that they shot the movie inside of, most people don’t know that, I live in Benton, I remodeled the house next door to the house they actually filmed inside of, it still had all the same thrift store furniture inside, Exactly the same! The people next door said they watched the whole filming process, drank coffee with the cast, it was an amazing time!!

    • @ExplorerDS6789
      @ExplorerDS6789 9 месяцев назад +1

      Would that be the house that served as Karl's father's?

    • @damon224
      @damon224 9 месяцев назад

      @@ExplorerDS6789 🤷

  • @catcren5613
    @catcren5613 2 года назад +6

    Love Sling Blade! My husband and I went looking for Sling Blade sites a few years back. You found more than we did! Cool photo lineups!! Soooo happy you found the hamburger joint!! We also sat in the booth! Pretty good burgers, too. Wow! You found the lake?!? This was a great video!!! 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @pamelawooten3251
    @pamelawooten3251 2 года назад +2

    Still one of my favorite movies ever. The acting was fantastic. Thank you for sharing this Jordan!!

  • @OleColdee
    @OleColdee 2 года назад +2

    Nice video,well done. Me,my dad and brother stopped by Gary's Slingblade today for lunch. We sat where Billy Bob and John did. I've ate there several times,good food, definitely recommend it! Also passed by the Wheatley house on the way out,it's close to the football field,watched many games of my brothers playing ball there. I go to Benton quite a bit and see these locations often,my Mom lives not far from these spots,I always think of the movie when passing by, it's very dear to me and my folks. Benton has changed alot though,over the years. Anyways,great video,it was neat to see the comparison of then and now🙂 Oh,and by the way in the dollar store scene where Karl and Vaughn were talking,you can see a blue Jeep pull up in the back. That was a friend of my brothers,just thought it'd mention that,lol,Thank Ye🙂

  • @kristiholley9771
    @kristiholley9771 2 года назад +1

    I think this is one of the best movies ever, your Carl voice was Great, loved the Vlog!

  • @JasonKB
    @JasonKB 2 года назад +21

    One of my favorite movies that really impacted me. Such great writing and performances. Loved seeing what was left of the filming locations. Am I alone in feeling somewhat sad when things change? Haha.

    • @cheleshows
      @cheleshows 2 года назад +9

      101% right there with you. Things changing is a bummer.
      I logically get the whole "moving forward"/Progress (thing) BUT I honestly feel that there is HUGE value in keeping some things the same. Roots, history, stories to pass on, feeling connected - all totally important.
      and let's be honest, not all change is progress.

    • @LesterMoore
      @LesterMoore 2 года назад

      @@cheleshows So true Michele, so very true.

    • @wendylederer367
      @wendylederer367 2 года назад +2

      LA is a gigantic museum and they’re always tearing down historical landmarks!

    • @cat_city2009
      @cat_city2009 Год назад

      No, it's not just you.

    • @cat_city2009
      @cat_city2009 Год назад

      @@wendylederer367
      It blew me away when I was playing LA Noire and reading about the landmarks in the city, the majority of which have been torn down.

  • @louisetregomorgan4907
    @louisetregomorgan4907 2 года назад +4

    I love Billy Bob Thornton in this movie and as an actor. Benton is an interesting town . I'm amazed you managed to find these locations with all the changes in the town . Great work Jordan and Jah and thankyou to the medical center for allowing us to see inside the building. 💛👍

  • @kimramey8361
    @kimramey8361 2 года назад +3

    Haha! loved this one! Also, one of my favorites. Found myself laughing every time you did the voice. Great job! sounded just like him. Thank you once again! Tatters!

  • @mikejames-drummerreginacan1386
    @mikejames-drummerreginacan1386 2 года назад +1

    I love these location videos......I must watch Sling Blade again now......Thanks Jordan.

  • @slimtimm1
    @slimtimm1 Год назад +1

    Great video!!

  • @alanrice39
    @alanrice39 Год назад +1

    One of the best movies ever!

  • @maryh923
    @maryh923 2 года назад +3

    I want to watch this movie again! Thanks Jordan!

  • @sarakeith5480
    @sarakeith5480 2 года назад +5

    Loved the movie!! I am glad I own the movie and I am going to rewatch it today! Thanks Jordan!! A snowy day here in N.J!!

  • @brandongorman560
    @brandongorman560 2 года назад +14

    Burt Reynolds movie White lightning was also filmed in Benton the courthouse was used in the movie

    • @1oudonk
      @1oudonk 2 года назад +1

      I wish someone would do the White Lightning locations!

    • @dannystruble
      @dannystruble 8 месяцев назад

      White lightning was a great movie, it was shot in town and on a lot of the streets in Benton. Burt had the whole support of town for that film.

  • @Pancakeshouse85
    @Pancakeshouse85 День назад

    I know this takes a lot of time, energy and resources, both in the researching, mapping it out, shooting and editing. You did a really good job. Really enjoyed that.

  • @davidwelker4172
    @davidwelker4172 2 года назад +4

    This really is an absolutely incredible movie. So cool to see the filming locations today, thanks Jordan!

  • @geneland
    @geneland 2 года назад

    When we saw this and realized Benton was just 3 hour drive, we did a day trip there and saw this locations also. Thanks for the heads up. So cool to see them now, especially the laundry and the house.

  • @fatherandsonsfamilyfarm
    @fatherandsonsfamilyfarm 2 года назад +3

    This was too AWESOME!!!! Thank you for this!! Sending love & blessings, Jordan! It's always great to see you.

  • @jamielynn8581
    @jamielynn8581 Год назад +1

    It's amazing how similar all small towns in America look. I live in one like this, and I know of at least 50 others just like it in Kentucky alone. Great video, love Sling Blade!

    • @cat_city2009
      @cat_city2009 Год назад +1

      Right? I'm from Ohio and this could be any town around here.
      Most small towns in the Midwest and South look a lot like this I reckon. mmhmm.

  • @phyllisyoung7752
    @phyllisyoung7752 2 года назад +8

    My husband was a Master Sargeant at Louisiana State Penitentiary/aka Angola, when Billy Bob filmed Monster's Ball. Angelina Jolie was there walking around in the camp where he worked, and he spoke to her, but didn't realize who she was at the time. Our daughter had to tell him that she was Jon Voight's daughter before the lightbulb came on. We teased him about it after it happened.

  • @anneiwanowski9653
    @anneiwanowski9653 2 года назад +4

    Awesome! I loved Sling Blade! It's one of my favorite movie. It was totally out of their caricature Billy Bob, John Ritter and Dwight Yoham. I couldn't believe it was them! Thanks Jordan! I now want to rewatch it and l hope there's a sequel. Loved seeing Jah! Take care❤

  • @WillowsGarden
    @WillowsGarden 2 года назад

    I actually got to meet Billy Bob Thornton. He even done a line from Slingblade for me. He was so nice and funny.

  • @rorogirl39
    @rorogirl39 2 года назад +2

    My husband is from Arkansas and my father-in-law worked at that State Hospital in the early 1970s! The one they filmed Carl in... very.. very long time subscriber! Love your Channel!

  • @nathanbrownmolotov8697
    @nathanbrownmolotov8697 Год назад

    You did a great job showing everyone around. Thank you for taking us along.

  • @rocknrollsinger
    @rocknrollsinger Год назад

    In 2007, I dragged my band through Benton while on tour to visit places from the film. I have a few pictures somewhere. It was super surreal.

  • @bonniebrown6960
    @bonniebrown6960 2 года назад +4

    I've never seen anyone show the filming location of the movie Sling Blade. I'm so glad you did this Jordan!! I love that movie. I like when he tells Carl, I like the way you talk...haha ! This movie definitely has your emotions all over the place. It's funny and it's sad, but even though you wouldn't want to see someone being murdered... you're relieved that Frank and his mother isn't living with someone so abusive.

  • @DulcineaLady
    @DulcineaLady 2 года назад +8

    This was so much fun! I live pretty close to Benton. I'm guessing the reason a lot of those places were torn down is due to the increase in population. Benton is an easy commute to Little Rock and a lot of people who work in LR, moved to Benton for the schools because the LR school district has had issues for years. Thank you so much for coming to Arkansas!

    • @LesterMoore
      @LesterMoore 2 года назад

      Kimberly is Benton as rural and peaceful as it appears? Sure looks welcoming.

    • @DulcineaLady
      @DulcineaLady 2 года назад +1

      @@LesterMoore It still has a small town feel to it. VERY family oriented. Honestly, I'd never spent much time there until my daughter and her family moved there last summer. I walked around with my grandkids on Halloween, and I swear, it was just like that scene in "ET" when the kids go trick-or-treating- there were kids EVERYWHERE. It was amazing.

  • @kathyholli50
    @kathyholli50 Год назад

    I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Sling Blade is one of my favorites…I’ve seen it so many times! Thanks for doing this video!!

  • @outsider238
    @outsider238 2 года назад +2

    Oh man! This is so awesome! I love this movie. So cool you got to see these locations! And there's a sequel?? Ooooo! I hope it's good! Now I gotta watch the movie again! I haven't seen it in a while. Thank you for the fantastic tour!!

  • @drakejdf
    @drakejdf 2 года назад

    I’m moving to Arkansas and I will only be 50 miles from Benton.sling blade is one of my favorite movies and I have to go to the locations.

  • @blackheart58
    @blackheart58 2 года назад +1

    I love Slingblade! One of my favorite movies. Watched it all the time when Nextflix streamed it. Great to see some of the locations where it was filmed. Fun fact, my childhood address was 522. That was 522 Taster St in South Philadelphia, PA.

  • @MultiSweener
    @MultiSweener Год назад +1

    From the film, those that have left us... Ritter, Briscoe, Dial, Jones, Hampton, J.T. Walsh.

  • @matthewfarmer6830
    @matthewfarmer6830 2 года назад

    My favorite of all time I saw it in the theater with my dad, I have the real 41/27 poster on my wall and the song track I need to get it on DVD. Thanks for an enjoyable video. Take Care.👍👍🙂

  • @laurieshick1448
    @laurieshick1448 2 года назад +1

    Love This Movie,. I'm Definitely gonna watch it again. Because of You 😁. Thanks for this Great Vlog Jordan,. Loved it as I do All You're Vlogs😁. Please Stay Safe. Jordan and Jah ♥️💜

  • @karenleemallonee684
    @karenleemallonee684 2 года назад +3

    This is another movie I've never seen, but I have always wanted to! Now I really want to see it, the story line is so different from what I thought it was going to be! Thanks for the great vlog, Jordan! 🌼

    • @geneland
      @geneland 2 года назад +1

      Awesome awesome movie, I hope you took the time to watch it.

  • @wendylederer367
    @wendylederer367 2 года назад

    This is on my top ten list of all time favorite movies! I have it on DVD. I watch it all the time. Thank you for thinking of this! You should be a tour guide!

  • @QuinceyG
    @QuinceyG 2 года назад +2

    This was an amazing movie. Sad tang so many filming spots are no longer. It’s been such a long time since I’ve watched this movie, and I need to watch it now

  • @michelesowards7764
    @michelesowards7764 2 года назад +1

    This is second to the Wizard Of Oz to me. Great job showing the movie locations!

  • @isc1364
    @isc1364 2 года назад +1

    I love the way you imitate Carl.LoLMy Nephew can speak just identical to him and he cracks me up.

  • @bettyjones3911
    @bettyjones3911 2 года назад +3

    Billy Bob Thornton is my favorite actor

  • @rootiesmom
    @rootiesmom 2 года назад +2

    That Frosty scene had a blooper in it that I noticed the first time I saw it. You can see cars in the parking lot during one scene and when they pan back to him again the cars in the lot are gone, and the reappear, all in a matter of seconds. Loved this movie.

  • @srhew6116
    @srhew6116 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing this incredible video!👍

  • @donnarupert4926
    @donnarupert4926 2 года назад

    We LOVE ❤️ this movie 🎥 we bought it too!!! We must have watched it about 100 times😁I miss John Ritter so much💔😢an great actor and wonderful gentleman too!!! May God Rest His Soul🕊

  • @LesterMoore
    @LesterMoore 2 года назад

    Excellent presentation. Very enjoyable. Shoot, I may even go there for a look-see. Town looks peaceful and welcome.

  • @katienoneofyourbusiness1048
    @katienoneofyourbusiness1048 Год назад

    This is actually one of my fave movies. Very thoughtful.

  • @allenh7835
    @allenh7835 Год назад

    Now, i want to watch the movie again. Definitely a classic !

  • @dawndakennemer2762
    @dawndakennemer2762 Год назад

    Wow young man WONDERFUL ! I watch a chan that does same thing but with Old WW2 pictures & present day places in Europe . It's amazing how some things never change but a few years can change everything!

  • @missyc5627
    @missyc5627 2 года назад +8

    Excellent video. I love this movie. And I think the thing that shocked me the most about the actors was Dwight yoakam. Who knew he would be SO GOOD at playing an a$$hole? One of the best in the business, honestly. Remember him in “panic room”? Anyway, this was all interesting to see. Thanks for doing it!

  • @brianhumphrey6791
    @brianhumphrey6791 2 года назад +1

    Great move just watched it the other night

  • @1SeanBond
    @1SeanBond 2 года назад +4

    So very very cool! & Ty Jordan ! Cheers.

  • @christopherallen9580
    @christopherallen9580 2 года назад +1

    Jordan love this video Sling Blade is one of my all time favorite movies. Now I have to tote some warsh!

  • @Adam-im3uz
    @Adam-im3uz 2 года назад +1

    Hey mate, great video and great narration (especially the Carl impressions !). Thanks for the tour. From a fan in New Zealand.

  • @marieduran6286
    @marieduran6286 2 года назад +4

    I watched this the other day and didn't realize until now, that Carl was going through what you have been going through while trying to line up all those shots. Carl was trying to find familiar places like you were, only to find that things have changed and all that he knew was not around anymore. And I also find it ironic that Carl was staying in someone's shed as his parents did, but only this time, someone actually cared for him, and that shed became more of a home for him than his real home. He was literally starting out with a clean slate, except everything was wiped away and he has only the clothes on his back. Too bad he had to kill that dude, but at least he set things straight and is back to the only place that accepted him--jail. A masterpiece of writing.

    • @cat_city2009
      @cat_city2009 Год назад +1

      It weren't the jail it was the state hospital. mm.

  • @tinkgrl871
    @tinkgrl871 2 года назад

    Have a great day looking forward to your next video and or live :)

  • @bethterry510
    @bethterry510 Год назад

    Sling Blade is one of my favorite movies. I love the relationship between Carl and Frank. I live in Fayetteville Arkansas and would love to see Benton. Great job Jordan!

  • @dazzlingchick
    @dazzlingchick 2 года назад +1

    💋Great vlog on a fantastic movie! Thank you so much. ~Love&Light♥️Carli

  • @kendallkidd2220
    @kendallkidd2220 2 года назад +2

    Classic movie, one of my favorites, thx for the show

  • @tonygenebass9812
    @tonygenebass9812 2 года назад +1

    Enjoyed

  • @Star_Dragon92
    @Star_Dragon92 2 года назад

    Sling Blade is a Phenomenal Movie! I Love That Film. Thank You for this!

  • @jasonmcgovern1364
    @jasonmcgovern1364 2 года назад

    Hi Jordan, I've not seen this film, but it sounds a good one. Glad some of the locations were still there for you. Great vlog Jordan.

  • @danahsutton101
    @danahsutton101 Год назад

    You have all the details! It's a quotable flick.

  • @maryjaneblahnik5767
    @maryjaneblahnik5767 2 года назад +1

    Awesome vlog

  • @TyCathey
    @TyCathey 2 года назад +5

    Sling blade is possibly one of the greatest movies in the past 30 years. Definitely my favorite of all time. The story gets you emotionally invested and the movie is so riveting. Karl sacrificed his freedom so frank and his mom could be truly happy. he truly cared about them. I truly hope they didn't create a sling blade sequel. It is such a legendary movie it needs to be left where it ended.

  • @rosebrodrick4764
    @rosebrodrick4764 2 года назад +2

    Love your vlogs. Keep up the great work

  • @cheleshows
    @cheleshows 2 года назад

    Such a great movie.
    Thank you for bringing us along/back.

  • @fourwaller9087
    @fourwaller9087 2 года назад +1

    I've never seen this film...I'm gonna asap though, sounds a great movie. You make everything sound great to be fair..😆 its true! 👍

  • @jasonburden306
    @jasonburden306 Год назад

    This was a classic I was going through some hard times I watched this movie over and over

  • @racheldelgado277
    @racheldelgado277 2 года назад +1

    Hey Jordan. Never seen this movie but will be on the lookout for it. Thanks.

  • @cmjGemara
    @cmjGemara Год назад

    So awesome thanks for showing and sharing this

  • @danahsutton101
    @danahsutton101 Год назад +1

    Dam! I wanted some french fried potaters.

  • @sg2823
    @sg2823 2 года назад

    Amazing how things have changed around that area! Taters looked good.

  • @chrisman3965
    @chrisman3965 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video, Jordan! Come on up to Fayetteville sometime!

  • @61HughesJennifer
    @61HughesJennifer 2 года назад +1

    I lived in Benton when they filmed that movie. I moved back to Benton last March

  • @Randy8923
    @Randy8923 2 года назад

    Enjoyed. My son and I both like the Sling Blade movie. Great tour !

  • @tammyritter9258
    @tammyritter9258 2 года назад

    My husband and I loved this movie Which is VERY Rare that we like rhe same movie! We're very Thankful for your in depth coverage of locations and your talent for matching places andd people. Plus your vast knowledge of the movie. Great work, Jordan and Jah! Stay Safe and God Bless from Tammy in PA

  • @marieduran6286
    @marieduran6286 2 года назад +2

    Nice to see that the weather held out just long enough for you to make this video. Next time anyone asks me what do we got to do in Arkansas, (outside of Little Rock that is) I can point out Benton. I almost forgot to mention, you know the gorilla guy in front of the vacuum store? We got one of those here in Conway. I hope you had a nice time here in Arkansas.

  • @wyllia4
    @wyllia4 2 года назад +2

    Jordan, you’re in my town!!!!!!!!!
    I could have helped you with the locations. Benton has changed so much since the movie was filmed. 😁 If you’re still in the area I know where the state hospital is.

  • @BigDogCha
    @BigDogCha 2 года назад

    Thank You For Sharing!!

  • @jerilynnwilson930
    @jerilynnwilson930 2 года назад

    Sling Blade and Sunset Blvd are my all time favorites

  • @MrRaven2
    @MrRaven2 Год назад

    Thanks I was looking forward to seeing Slingblade but now I know all about it.

  • @danahsutton101
    @danahsutton101 Год назад

    Thank you. Wow! I have been hoping for a sequel.

  • @onebadwestie
    @onebadwestie 2 года назад

    Awesome. The state hospital scenes were filmed like 3 miles away from town.

  • @kevbrown2589
    @kevbrown2589 2 года назад +1

    Billy Bob was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas and lived in Malvern Arkansas for a good while. Both locations just a few miles from Benton Arkansas. Yep. MMMMMPPPP.

  • @lisabudascasey1234
    @lisabudascasey1234 2 года назад +2

    Yep I like biscuits and mustard

  • @evonnewilson1073
    @evonnewilson1073 2 года назад

    Great vlog! Such a good movie. It’s been so long, I might have to watch it again.

  • @mrDCunningham
    @mrDCunningham 2 года назад

    Been to all those spots. Cool vlog on a great movie 👍🏻😎

  • @lauriefrancisco1084
    @lauriefrancisco1084 Год назад

    I had been a Billy Bob Thornton fan prior to the making of "Sling Blade," but that sealed the deal. Brilliantly written and acted! I think Thornton's Carl is the most fascinating and riveting character of all time. I rented the movie (back when you could rent videos), and it was so strange and different and grabbed me so strongly, I watched it twice through back to back! I have two favorite movies, that couldn't be more different from one another, and "Sling Blade" is one of the two. BTW, in your telling, even though I know the end, I stopped at the point where you were going to give the ending away! If you did do that, WHY did you do that?

  • @DeathOfARockStar
    @DeathOfARockStar 2 года назад

    One of my favorite movies! So good. Great vlog! 👍🏼

  • @TheElvisWorkshop
    @TheElvisWorkshop 2 года назад

    A great film! Thanks for making this video very enjoyable!

  • @kellycoleman715
    @kellycoleman715 Год назад

    There used to be a great seafood restaurant in Benton called The Trotline. So good.

  • @highpockets5340
    @highpockets5340 2 года назад +3

    Would have been ultra cool if Garry's still kept a bottle of mustard on the table.

  • @mikestroud9969
    @mikestroud9969 Год назад

    Great movie Great acting. Funny too. 😂😂. Love it ❤️🙏💯👍👌

  • @gonzo2.0
    @gonzo2.0 Год назад

    This was excellent, I enjoyed your tour and explanations very much thanks!

  • @jasonfields2798
    @jasonfields2798 2 года назад +1

    I love mustard on my biscuits as well.. mmmmmmhmmmm