I have posted a youtube video link below to Moviedrome presenter Alex Cox’s introduction to British director Tony Richardson’s 1965 film The Loved One – adapted from the 1948 novel of the same name by celebrated British writer Evelyn Waugh. My readers can also read Cox’s transcript here. The episode’s original airdate was July 15, 1990 (read here). This film version of Waugh’s aforementioned book hits and misses for the very same reasons Cox so eloquently states in his intro. I also agree with this very fascinating write-up about the film on the TCM website (read here).
Here is a youtube video link to Alex Cox’s Moviedrome intro to The Loved One (the sound comes on at the 0:15 mark)
Here is a youtube video link to the film’s original theatrical trailer
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I think that rarely has such a distinguished cast been assembled to create such a silly film. Mind you, I haven’t seen it in over 50 years. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
I haven’t seen The Loved One, it doesn’t really sound like my cup of tea. I did enjoy Alex Cox’s introduction and the TCM article you linked to. Pauline Kael’s assessment of the film as “a triumphant disaster” brought a smile to my face.
I am aware that Evelyn Waugh was reportedly unhappy with the film version. Anyway, thanks for dropping by 🙂
The film was a troubled production for all involved based on numerous reports. You are quite welcome concerning the links 🙂 Anyway, thanks for dropping by 🙂
I like irreverent stuff. And BOY is this irreverent. It definitely offended plenty of people.
I too love irreverent stuff 🙂 I thought that the film was the missing link between mediocre and good. Then again, Tony Richardson has always been kind of a bland director. Anyway, thanks for dropping by 🙂
P.S. did you see my list of my favorite Westerns? Here is the link below 🙂
https://cinematiccoffee.com/2020/03/05/john-charets-favorite-westerns/
I did see your list John! I should have commented on it. Sorry. I don’t know that could compile such a list myself although I have seen a lot of Westerns. There are definitely are at least a hundred great that have been made though.
One of these days I should do them by ranking of each decade 🙂