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BY JAY BOBBIN Memorial Day typically is a time when Turner Classic Movies goes military, and as the channel continues its so-themed weekend, the attractions include a TCM mainstay: "Where Eagles Dare," being shown Sunday, May 30. The Alistair MacLean story boasts an intriguing starring duo in Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood, playing World War II officers united to retrieve an American general held by German captors in a fortress atop a mountain. The 1968 tale has two major assets in Arthur Ibbetson's cinematography and Ron Goodwin's music, and it's interesting that Burton made it largely to act heroic in something Elizabeth Taylor's sons could see. As for Eastwood, legend has it this was the film that made him decide to take a much more active role in his projects behind the scenes, leading to the founding of his still-operating production company Malpaso. Burton and Eastwood accept a 'Dare' for Memorial Day Clint Eastwood "Movie: Plan B" Following a regrettable first sexual encounter, a straight-laced high schooler (Kuhoo Verma, "Insomnia") and her slacker best friend (Victoria Moroles, "Teen Wolf ) have 24 hours to find a Plan B or "morning after" pill to resolve a potential issue in this comedy movie from director Natalie Morales ("Language Lessons"). Mason Cook, Michael Provost and Bobby Tisdale also star. (ORIGINAL) "Dom" From Brazil comes this crime drama series that's inspired by the true story of a police officer who dedicated his life and career to the war on drugs and wound up as one of the most wanted criminals in Rio de Janeiro. Gabriel Leone ("Mercy") stars as the title character Pedro Dom, in a cast with Flávio Tolezani and Filipe Braganca. (ORIGINAL) "Halston" Ewan McGregor ("Fargo," "Moulin Rouge!") has the title role in this Ryan Murphy-produced limited drama series about the legendary fashion designer who rose to fame and fortune in 1970s and '80s New York before a hostile takeover would force him into a battle for his most precious asset — the name Halston itself. Bill Pullman and Rebecca Dayan also star. (ORIGINAL) The STREAM Scene Where all the top choices can be found in one place! "Wicked Tuna: Season 10" (Available now) The new season of the National Geographic series finds the boat captains of Gloucester, Mass., scrapping to get by. The pandemic has forced the shuttering of restaurants and thus has driven down demand and prices for bluefin tuna. But the difficult times have forged a spirit of cooperation among this notoriously competitive group. Page 8 May 31 - June 6, 2021

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