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Issue 103: Mar/Apr 2005 – Contents:

Adam & Paul Losing the Plot
Paul Farren talked to writer and actor Mark O'Halloran and director Lenny Abrahamson about the methodology of their outstanding low-budget feature Adam & Paul.
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Low Bugdget Low Future?
Filmmaker Liz Gill questions the future of the Irish Film Board's low/micro-budget initiative; followed by a response from BSÉ/IFB CEO Mark Woods, and comments from other filmmakers.Extract
The Edukators Your Days of Plenty Are Numbered
Carol Murphy talks to director Hans Weingartner about shooting digital, improvisation, and the picture of a world in crisis in his guerrilla feature film The Edukators.Extract
Malcom McDowell O Very Lucky Man!
In the first of an exclusive two-part interview, Sean McCarthy talks to acting legend Malcolm McDowell. In this issue Malcolm talks about his Irish roots, Lindsay Anderson, and his recent acting projects. Extract
Seamus McGarvey

Irish Eyes
Irish director of photography Seamus McGarvey stands in the first rank of international cinematographers. He talks to Ryan Kernaghan about influences, technique, and his most recent project Sahara.
Extract

Jane Birkin

Jane B.
Maximilian Le Cain talks to legendary singer and actress Jane Birkin about working with respected filmmakers such as Agnès Varda, Jacques Doillon and Jacques Richard. Extract

Henri Langlois Establishment Figure
Jacques Richard was in Dublin for a special screening of his documentary Henri Langlois: The Phantom of the Cinémathèque. He took time out to talk to Peter Keogh about the unique contribution made to cinema by the fabled Langlois.
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A-Z Cult Cinema part II

Son of A-Z of Cult Cinema
Mark Venner returns to the vaults to present the second part of his cult overview, ranging from out-of-control schoolgirls to Grand Guignol horror.
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Brutalism Fresh Hells
The cinematic style described as 'new brutalism' is noted for the feeling of discomfort it creates in its audience. Niall Kitson looks at the origins and notes the achievements of this genre- defying strain of cinema. Extract
DIFF 05 DIFF 05: No-One Here Gets Out Alive
David O Mahony report his gruelling but enjoyable schedule at this year's Jameson Dublin International FIlm Festival, plus a report on the Canadian showcase by Mary Rose Doorly. Extract