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In “The Limits of Control,” Tilda Swinton’s character says something along the lines of:  good films are those that resemble dreams you’re not sure you really had. That’s exactly what this movie was: a film I wasn’t sure I really saw.

“The Limits of Control” tells the story of a reserved loner (Isaach De Bankolé) and his bizarre journey across Spain, where he attempts to complete an illegal mission. Throughout the film, Bankolé meets a range of different people who help him complete his job. If this sounds vague, that’s because this film is sort of vague. But the performances are unique, to say the least.

For example, it wouldn’t be surprising if Bankolé, the protagonist, had give or take 40 lines throughout the entire film (including one-liners), which is unusual for most big-name productions. That being said, he pulls off an in-depth character who practices tai chi every morning and always asks for two expressos in separate cups. These little details add depth to all the characters in this movie with little dialogue.

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After almost 11 years of marriage, Billy Murray’s wife, Jennifer Butler Murray filed for divorce earlier this month.

Murray alleges that her husband abused her and is addicted to alcohol and marijuana.

According to The Post and Courier of Charleston, Murray also alleges that her husband “travels overseas where he engages in public and private altercations and sexual liaisons.”

The couple signed a pre-nuptual agreement waiving their right to alimony.

The agreement does state however that once their divorce is finalized, Murray will pay his wife $7 million within 60 days.

The couple have four children together.

Murray is best known for his roles in “Ghost Buster”, “Groundhog Day” and “Saturday Night Live”.

Bill Murray brought the plot of his hit film “Lost in Translation” to life over the weekend when he showed up at a late-night student party in St. Andrews, Scotland.

The U.K.’s Sunday Telegraph reports that Murray was brought to the gathering of Scandanavian youngsters by 22-year-old Norwegian student Lykke Stavnef.

“Nobody could believe it when I arrived at the party with Bill Murray,” said Stavnef, a student of social anthropology. “He was just like the character in ‘Lost in Translation.’”

Murray reportedly joked and partied with the students, drinking vodka from a coffee cup. Towards the end of his stay, Murray even lent a hand to the clean-up, washing dishes in the house’s small kitchen.

“The party was overflowing with stunning Scandinavian blondes,” said Tom Wright, another student. “He seemed to be in his element, cracking lots of jokes. It was the talk of the town the next day.”

In a farewell celebration to the founder of “gonzo journalism,” Hunter S. Thompson’s ashes were shot out of a cannon, as people paid their final respects.

Red, white, blue and green fireworks were said to light up the sky, along with the ashes, near Thompson’s home in Aspen.

“He loved explosions,” said his wife, Anita Thompson.

About 250 guests showed, including actors Billy Murray and Johnny Depp.

Thompson committed suicide nearly six months ago at the age of 67, apparently due to his declining health.

His final wishes were to be shot out of a cannon of his own design. Thompson’s wife collaborated with Depp to make this come true.

“All I’m doing is trying to make sure his last wish comes true. I just want to send my pal out the way he wants to go out,” Depp told the Associated Press.

Depp protrayed Thompson in the 1998 version of, “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream.”

Thompson’s ashes were errupted from a 15 story tower.