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Issue 105: July/August 2005 – Contents:

Youth Runs Wild! Youth Runs Wild!
To mark the fiftieth anniversary of Rebel Without a Cause and Blackboard Jungle, Mark Venner explores images of juvenile delinquency in cinema.
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Call of the Wild Call of the Wild
The Company of Wolves was one of the darkest, most daring, and deeply layered cinematic fairy tales ever created. Pavel Barter talks to director Neil Jordan about the making of his 1984 cult classic. Extract
Ports of Entry Ports of Entry
In this special feature Niamh Nic Raois and Esther Terradas present a practical guide to assist aspiring filmmakers. An overview for beginners is followed by words of advice form industry professionals, and a listing of the third level film courses available in Ireland. Extract
Looking Back on Tarkovsky Looking Back on Tarkovsky
To coincide with the forthcoming IFI retrospective, John D. Waldron casts an eye over the career of Russian director Andrei Tarkovsky. Extract
Tough Money

Tough Money
Jane Scott, producer of Shine, was guest of honour at the Dublin Australian Film Festival. Lindsay Bane talked to her about her passion for her work, the challenge of chasing finance, and the cultural meeting of East and West.
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Cannes Belongs to Daddy

Cannes Belongs to Daddy
Cannes 2005 was dominated by ageing male alumni presenting paternally-themed features. Séamas McSwiney reports from the festival that's the daddy of them all. Extract

Keeping it Fresh Keeping it Fresh
Donal Foreman reports from one of the highlights of the Irish film calendar - the Fresh Film Festival Irish Schools Video Competition.
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American Primitive

American Primitive
Although he could boast thirty directing, and over fifty writing credits, Sam Fuller was more than just a cinematic hack for hire. Niall Kitson looks at the career of the American maverick who inspired filmmakers from Godard to Jarmusch.
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Empire State Empire State
Independent documentary feature Home is a Dubliner's personal journey through his adopted city, New York. Sean McCarthy talks to the filmmakers Dawn Scibilia and Alan Cooke about this unusual project, which makes its European Union premiere at this year's Galway Film Fleadh. Extract