* Films to set the (holiday) mood Dec 21, 2007
It must go deep, because it works beyond the small screen, too: Where Eagles Dare, a whoop-de-do jamboree in which Clint Eastwood and Richard Burton drag up as Nazis, was a huge hit at the box office at Christmas 1968 - and duly made the journey to television, becoming a holiday staple in the 1970s. Swiss Miss. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Clive James......on how JK Rowling, like Roger Bannister, made Britain great Jul 31, 2007
I have been enjoying the way it takes such unlikely twists as an account of Richard Burton's hairstyle in something called Where Eagles Dare when the subject of the essay is turn-of-the-century Vienna. It is a long book which can be rewardingly snacked upon. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Kastner books 'Madman' Jun 11, 2007
Over a four-decade career in Hollywood, Kastner has been involved in a wide range of pics including "Where Eagles Dare," "The Long Goodbye" and "Angel Heart." He had stepped away from the business for more than a decade in what he thought would be a permanent move, but said he eventually realized he didn't want to retire. "It's like being a prizefighter who still has a lot of creative energy but decides to quit," Kastner said. (Variety)
Choose your Howard and Rudd theme songs May 28, 2007
Rudd, the theme from the movie "Where eagles Dare" and Howard "Dad's Army". Posted by: Joe M south yarra on May 28, 2007 12:00 PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
