1996's Sling Blade was directed by, written by, and stars, Billy Bob Thornton as Karl, a murderer who has been released from a mental hospital. It earned a best writing/screenplay oscar, and BBT was nominated for best actor. In many cases where one person has all the control it does not work well. This one does.
Excellent acting, and realistic and non-PC dialog which has a fair amount of profanity throughout.
Dwight Yoakum was perfect in the role of Doyle, the abusive boyfriend of Karl's friend. Also Mickey Jones (who died yesterday) was good, as always.
Here, the band discusses songwriting, and "the medulla oblongata of mankind". The scene continues with Doyle going off on a profanity-laced rant, breaking beer bottles and kicking everyone out.
Also surprisingly, John Ritter, who I had always though as somewhat of a boob on sitcoms, gave a masterful performance against type.