‘Broadsword Calling Danny Boy’ On Where Eagles Dare
‘Broadsword Calling Danny Boy’ On Where Eagles Dare by Geoff Dyer, published by Penguin Books in 2018, offers a humorous scene-by-scene analysis of the iconic film *Where Eagles Dare*. This edition, comprising 121 pages, explores the film’s blend of thrilling adventure and absurdity, celebrating its 50th anniversary. Dyer, an acclaimed writer and critic, delves into the film’s memorable moments, from its striking opening credits to its climactic scenes, providing insights that appeal to both newcomers and long-time fans.
Readers will find a unique blend of film criticism and personal reflection as Dyer examines the cultural impact of *Where Eagles Dare*. The book engages with themes of history, war, and the performing arts, making it a noteworthy addition to discussions surrounding World War II cinema. Through his comedic lens, Dyer invites readers to appreciate the film’s quirks and charm, ensuring that both enthusiasts and those unfamiliar with the movie can enjoy this insightful tribute.
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A Telegraph, Evening Standard and Daily Mail Book of the Year
From the acclaimed writer and critic Geoff Dyer, an extremely funny scene-by-scene analysis of Where Eagles Dare – published as the film reaches its 50th anniversary
A thrilling Alpine adventure starring a magnificent, bleary-eyed Richard Burton and a coolly anachronistic Clint Eastwood, Where Eagles Dare is the apex of 1960s war movies, by turns enjoyable and preposterous. ‘Broadsword Calling Danny Boy’ is Geoff Dyer’s tribute to the film he has loved since childhood: an analysis taking us from its snowy, Teutonic opening credits to its vertigo-inducing climax. For those who have not even seen Where Eagles Dare, this book is a comic tour-de-force of criticism. But for the film’s legions of fans, whose hearts will always belong to Ron Goodwin’s theme tune, it will be the fulfilment of a dream.
‘Geoff Dyer’s funniest book yet. Who else would work in Martha Gellhorn on the first page of a book on the film Where Eagles Dare?’ Michael Ondaatje
‘One of our greatest living critics, not of the arts but of life itself, and one of our most original writers’ Kathryn Schulz, New York Magazine
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