'Broadsword Calling Danny Boy'
On Where Eagles Dare
(Author) Geoff DyerWhere Eagles Dare is both a thrillingly realized Alpine Second World War adventure with tough, compelling acting from its two great stars, Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood, and a flippant travesty, infantilizing the central disaster in Europe's modern history in favour of huge explosions and camp SS officers. Geoff Dyer has loved Where Eagles Dare since childhood and in 'Broadsword Calling Danny Boy' he twists and turns very entertainingly to both extoll and denigrate the acme of the late 1960s action movie. Like his earlier Zona - on Andrei Tarkovsky's Stalker - this is a scene-by-scene reaction to watching the film. The book might have as an ideal reader somebody who has not even seen Where Eagles Dare, but who will enjoy it simply as a comic tour-de-force. But for the film's legions of fans, whose hearts will always belong to Ron Goodwin's theme tune and the opening shots of a snow-camouflaged Junkers Ju-52, this book will be the fulfilment of a dream.
Geoff Dyer
Geoff Dyer is an English writer known for his unique blend of fiction, non-fiction, and criticism. His most notable works include "Out of Sheer Rage: Wrestling with D.H. Lawrence" and "Jeff in Venice, Death in Varanasi". Dyer's writing style is characterized by its wit, humor, and deep introspection. He has made significant contributions to contemporary literature through his exploration of travel, art, and culture. One of his most famous works, "Jeff in Venice, Death in Varanasi", is a novel that delves into themes of desire, mortality, and the search for meaning in life. Dyer's impact on the literary genre is evident in his ability to blur the lines between fiction and non-fiction, creating thought-provoking and engaging narratives that resonate with readers worldwide.
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