TV Blurb
I just finished watching the series The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix, which just might be the best show on TV right now. I highly recommend it. Not only does it showcase the world of chess during the cold war years, it is a fascinating character study of its protagonist Elizabeth Harmon. She is a child prodigy raised in an orphanage, adopted by an eccentric mother and is a brilliant chess player driven to win. She also has a built-in self-destructive streak that she struggles mightily with. The actor who portrays Elizabeth Harmon, Anya Taylor-Joy is remarkable.
As I was watching the credits roll by after the last episode, I happened to notice the author of the novel the series was based on was Walter Tevis. Snap! I realized at that moment that I had actually read that book years ago. 1987 in fact. Tevis is quite a good writer who seems to like to write books about games. Several of his of his other books were turned into movies. Some quite notable and one an American Classic: The Hustler (1961) with Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason. The Color of Money (1986) also with Paul Newman. And one of my all-time favorites, The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) with David Bowie. Not surprisingly, Tevis was raised in Kentucky and attended the University of Kentucky where he obtained a degree in English Literature. A nice little epiphany for me.
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I’m almost finished with the series also and really like it. Great review, thank you!
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I’ve not seen this one thanks for the tip.
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You’re welcome!
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Morning. My wife and I watched Queen’s Gambit too. Really good show. The actress who plays the older Beth did an amazing job. I’m glad the book was made into a mini-series rather than a movie. Much more room this way to develop characters and story lines.
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Totally agree. So happy you enjoyed the series!
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Brilliant! Thank you for posting your thoughts. We love this movie right now. 🙂
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I am really enjoying the series – I have one more episode to go and I just bought the book. Seems like this series- and the pandemic has led to a resurgence in interest for chess which is a great thing.
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I am glad you are enjoying the series. I think you will like the book. I have always like chess but but I have been inspired by the series to play more and up my game. Cheers!
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Ay always see that productions on Netflix featured alcoholic ir drugged ir heavy smokers making hidden apologize for this, it is a pity, anyway I loved this serie
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Sorry ay Is wrong Is I
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It is a problem to dictate to the cell phone because he writes what it wants
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Hahha! I know what you mean…
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Thanks for the review, I ll watch it
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You are welcome. I think you will like it!
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Agreed. Excellent series. Wish it could have been longer.
Ms. Harmon has the most piercing eyes.
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Yes she does. Thanks for your comments!
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