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Show Signpost May 13, 1980 Page 10 Buffalo roam down weird, silly range By Mike Kerins The "love generation," the Nixon era, those wild years of the late 10's were never so crazy as Bill .Murray's new film "Where the Buffalo Roam." Crazy that is, as opposed to funny because the two are not synonomous; a difference missed by stars Bill Murray and Peter Boyle and director Art Linson. What they don't seem to realize is that movies can be funny like "California Suite," crazy and funny like "Animal House," or just plain crazy, as is the case with this one. Little Plot If you're wondering why I'rfc being so specific in defining terms, its because there is little to talk about in the way of coherent plot in this film. Bill Murray plays Dr. Hunter Thompson, a quasi-lunatic, who WEDDING AND PORTRAIT Photography. Ask about our new outrageous economy portraits and budget weddings. 1 8 years experience. Albretsen's, Kaysviller 373-1771. L-T 3-3080 $500 TO $1,00a j? moft'Jj plus commission. 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