The A List

The A ListProduced by Jennifer Ryan JonesBilly Bob Thornton again demonstrates his trademark versatility this season, playing the title role in Bad Santa and putting a new spin on heroic Davy Crockett in The Alamo. Though this ultimate Hollywood eccentric is heralded as one of our most gifted actors, Thornton managed to pave his road to success through writing—most notably his Oscar-winning screenplay for Sling Blade. Turns out he followed a bit of advice from legendary director Billy Wilder. &q...