Let's not forget Isla Johnston, wow! as the young Beth Harmon the casting of the young actress that played Beth Harmon was perfection. As the child protagonist Isla Johnston! did a incredible performance, her mannerism, her look, her acting was great, it made the entrance of older Beth that much better. This was definitely a well oiled machine team effort that a lot of people that deserve credit in the making of this excellent extended movie / series that is The Queens Gambit.

@johnnash297

3 жыл бұрын

She is amazing as young Beth.

@cindyslavik5391

3 жыл бұрын

She was amazing and no one talks about her nor was she ever interviewed. Not sure why?

@prisonalpha

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Playing as the young Beth Harmon, she completely sets the tone for AT-J to carry. Be watching out for Isla Johnston in the future. I wish she was included in this interview.

@SamAli-qh2hw

3 жыл бұрын

I know right!!!!

@eceerturan1767

3 жыл бұрын

definitely agree she was amazing and also she was one part of the reason why people kept watching this series. Because she made an appearance so strong while delivering all the feelings that Beth was struggling. She is a marvel!!

Why no one is interviewing the young girl who played Beth as a child? Been looking for her on youtube and nothing. I think she did a terrific job.

@sreed24

3 жыл бұрын

You're right, she was fantastic. I would point out, though, that there might be a deliberate choice to not have her doing press and generally becoming a public figure. Acting is fine for a child; becoming famous and dealing with the press and promoting movies is not always so great.

@mlr.9257

3 жыл бұрын

@@nhoff6858 The person above was talking about the child who played Beth, not Anya.

@angelopellicci179

3 жыл бұрын

She literally carried the whole first episode. She definitely deserves much more appraise.

@emiliahdz2382

3 жыл бұрын

She did an incredible job, but I’m guessing her parents are trying to protect her as much from the public eye as possible since she is so young by keeping her off the press junket which makes lot of sense.

@wasantube

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it’s not in her contract to promote the show after it’s finished shooting.

“Answering questions no one asked” that’s true talent. We didn’t know that we needed a chess series, yet everyone does now.

@vicl8500

3 жыл бұрын

wow agreed

@strugglingcollegestudent

3 жыл бұрын

he walked so that "nobody asked but..." Could run

@lemurkirsche7891

3 жыл бұрын

I was so hoping for one already for some years, there were only a handfull of movies out so far which had chess as a bigger piece in the story. So happy and glad for that mini-series, it is awesome.

@chrisclarke2571

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! As we were watching it, I mentioned to my son that I'd read that it wasn't based on a real story and expressed a certain disappointment. Quite rightly he pointed out that fact that somebody just made this up is an astounding feat of creativity!

@strugglingcollegestudent

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisclarke2571 it's based on a novel by the same name.

Isla Johnston was AMAZING in the movie. She set the stage PERFECTLY for Anya. Isla was able to convey her emotions through her eyes and expressions. She’s a TOP CLASS ACTOR. ISLA JOHNSTON ... Never forget her

@paramitch

3 жыл бұрын

Nobody forgot her, she just wasn't part of this interview. She was wonderful in the part but that has zero to do with this.

I wish this interview’s camera had focused on Moses, who played my favorite character, Jolene, a little more when discussing her character. What I loved about Jolene-kudos to the writer/director-was that she was so real, so true to the times I lived through, and in no way a Hollywood cliche of a black girl/women. I had a friend who grew up in an orphanage, and overcame so many terrible experiences to become a truly valuable person-I never forgot her saying that she woke up every morning as a child knowing there was no one on the planet who cared whether she lived or died. Seeing Jolene go from a wise child with those cute little braids to the calm adult with the gorgeous Angela Davis hairstyle who accepts and helps Beth without making a big deal out of it was so well done. Moses did such a totally natural job of creating her character, I never would have guessed it was her first acting job. I can hardly wait to see her again.

@soledadferrer2824

3 жыл бұрын

I loved her in the series. Such an endearing character. And how she speaks to her friend Beth, calm and wise. I loved the scene when they talk after their squash match. So real!

@faithmedina9481

3 жыл бұрын

Iam so lazy to read long comments lik this.

@sorchx

3 жыл бұрын

I think it was hard to go deep into the character because they weren't allowed to give anything away. Hence why they keep saying older but careful not to explain where she is or what she's done. It's a pinnacle point of the series when Jolene reappears, I honesty thought it was Benny when the boot came out the car. You can tell they're not allowed to talk about that scene so I doubt they could go into much more without giving it all away.

@irrelevance3859

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Especially when she reunited with Beth that was amazing and so unexpected

@weasley2o13

3 жыл бұрын

It's a webcam...

Jodie Foster's improvisations with Robert De Niro when she was 13 are the stuff of legend, but she can still be a fangirl talking with other actors.

I have watched the last episode 4 times now and I can't help my tears looking at the scene when Beth cries looking at her childhood picture with Mr. Shaibel. And the lump in my throat starts when I see the letter pinned in the basement which says.. "Dear Mr Shaibel, there's a chess tournament.."

@adrianan3616

3 жыл бұрын

Same!! I cried too when she cried in the car 😭

@Wolfius99

3 жыл бұрын

O yes, that is the moment, I cried too.

@nikki3134

3 жыл бұрын

God even thinking about that scene makes me sob

@marcellebatshonkhoury1842

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite scene!!! My favorite series... It’s an epic!!!!

I really admire the down-to-earth persona of Foster, despite being a American treasure and a Hollywood legend she still goes out of her way and conduct such conversations with other actors and filmmakers

@luismarioguerrerosanchez4747

3 жыл бұрын

And she has two Oscars.

@Arvaniz

3 жыл бұрын

She's the best. Incredibly down-to-earth. Remember that she put her career on pause, in the early 80s, to go to college. Not many actors do that (they forego almost all kind of education, besides acting classes). So she really has her feet on the ground.

@burlhorse61

2 жыл бұрын

@@Arvaniz she's suppose to have a very high IQ

My daughter - an improv teacher/performer in LA - told me last week, "Dad, check out this show. You might like it." I checked it out, binge watched with my girl friend (Yes, I'm kind of old to have a girlfriend), and we wrapped it up in two nights. And wanted more. This is close to a perfect show...and I know absolutely nothing about chess except it's played on a board. Congrats to everyone involved. And may you all continue your creative excellence.

@hernandiaz5720

3 жыл бұрын

friend is never too big to be happy, and that game is very entertaining and brings out the best of each one, either playing it in an amateur way with friends

@naurrrre

3 жыл бұрын

Aww who says you’re too old to have a girlfriend? 🥰

@kiks399

3 жыл бұрын

I just finished watching it for a second time and already feel nostalgic, man what a project to be a part of ✨✨

Jodie must host a show talking about movies.

@FranciscoJavierGaleano

3 жыл бұрын

Definetly!!!!

@DaviniaHill

3 жыл бұрын

She could call it Lez Go To The Movies.

@TH-tl6sy

3 жыл бұрын

She should do a new version of inside the actors studio. Love loved that show. RIP James Lipton.

@rinbrennan8772

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing, as she kept calling the series a "movie"

Anya as Beth is absolutely mesmerizing. Couldn’t take my eyes off her. What a character; what an actress.

I’m obsessed with this series. I can’t stop re-watching the episodes. Anya Taylor-Joy is astonishing in this role. Watching her speak here you see a young woman who is 24 but intelligent beyond her years, which is how she managed to deliver a performance as good as this. I’m in awe of her and the whole cast. What a dream role.

This movie is note worthy of an award. Great story. Great script. Great casting. Great costume. Great production. Great movie.

One of the key scenes is when Beth's adopted Mum suggests that Beth give her a 10% management/agent fee out of her winnings and Beth responds by offering 15%

@mzt8787

3 жыл бұрын

Normally I would get annoyed but Alma was so nervous in that scene which I really sympathized. Alma had a life of sorrow and pain. She definitely felt the lure of money but she was so scared asking about the money would estrange the one and only figure who cares about in her life. I am so thankful for the showrunners who didn't turn it into a cliche negative portrayal. They also deliberately tried to make Beth look as emotionless as possible but through this scene I finally got the feeling that she cares about her family and friends deep down.

@joefriedman9843

3 жыл бұрын

@@mzt8787 Yea for a little bit it seemed like maybe they were foreshadowing the mom becoming really greedy but I'm glad they didn't go that direction. There's no true villains in this story which was refreshing. Beth is her own worst enemy.

@magnusmagnusson8302

3 жыл бұрын

@@joefriedman9843 maybe her step father is true villain

@oohhhpppp8374

3 жыл бұрын

@@mzt8787 the betrayal I would say is the death of alma

@labo3900

3 жыл бұрын

It’s actually a scene that is better in the serie than in the book, makes beth more sympathetic

Anya Taylor -Joy is awesome in this. She has a knack for choosing scripts that showcase her considerable talent.

@mikecantreed

3 жыл бұрын

You assume that’s she’s offered more roles than she can accept. Maybe this is the only role she was offered? You think about that smart guy?

@notquitemytempo1353

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikecantreed Well, that was unnecessarily rude. I highly doubt that was the only script that got in her way. She's already starred in a Robert Eggers movie, an M. Night movie, she's been in Peaky Blinders etc. Even if she's not all that famous relatively, she's clearly well established already in the industry, among producers, directors etc.

@yuchub7389

3 жыл бұрын

This character is tailored made for anya.

@Riri-oj1zs

3 жыл бұрын

Really. Her movies are really good. Her resume of movies is outstanding.

@jasonwong7140

3 жыл бұрын

Second that. I saw her in Split and thought she is definitely going places. She has had many more roles than I was aware of so yeah she's not starving @mikecantreed Even her early movies where they tried to pigeonhole her into horror genre shows her talent (The Witch, Morgan)

i never really watch interviews this long but god this conversation is beyond engaging, such brilliant minds

‘The Queen’s Gambit ‘ is by far my all time favorite series! It’s an epic!!!

This is the first show since Euphoria that made me feel some type of way. It was brilliant. Excellent acting, script and plot.

@strugglingcollegestudent

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a huge fan of these mini series. I hope Netflix continues making them.

Best series I've seen in years!

@marcellebatshonkhoury1842

3 жыл бұрын

An epic!!!

It's not strange to mistake this mini series for a movie because it is feels like a movie. I believe most viewers watched all episodes in a sitting. It is going to be a classic. Hardly you find a movie where everything falls perfectly into place. A fine ensemble . An excellent script matched with a alluring cinematic approach.

@innismor11

3 жыл бұрын

One sitting? 8 hours ? Uhhhhh ...... no. I didn't. I don't know anyone that did. And I know A LOT of people who watched (and enjoyed) this series. Over a week (me), even a weekend (some I know), yes........ but no one watched it in one day. Apparently the people I know all have lives.

@mariaespejo2851

3 жыл бұрын

@@innismor11 lol you underestimate series bingers then. A lot of people watched this in one sitting. Especially since quarantine gave a lot of free time

@dirtyspaghetti7358

3 жыл бұрын

@@innismor11 I watched 1-3 in the evening, then 4-7 the next day. Embarrassing, yes, but fun.

@smarkslowplay3512

3 жыл бұрын

55 mins x 7 episodes?? Jesus, you got nothing else to do?

@apet6752

2 жыл бұрын

@@innismor11 yup i've definitely watched it in one day a couple of times. not the first time though, but later.. the first watch took me i think 3 days :D

This felt like a literature seminar at Yale taught by Professor Jodie Foster. Such illuminating and critical themes that she parsed and discussed with the 3 actors. I know I won’t be able to listen to a banal celebrity interview after this.

@kiks399

3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree.

@lifewithjown

3 жыл бұрын

Yaasss!!! I love how Jodie is such a fan of the series! Love this interview so much!!! Love their insights. I need to watch this series again

Jodie asked great questions. She totally get it, the series, what the characters are about, plot, great insights. I love this series. We won’t see something this brilliance for a while.

2020 is Anya's year. She made the best life decision by accepting the role of Beth. Also the young girl Isla Johnston did an amazing job by carrying the first episode on her back. AMAZING performance. Anya made Beth real, Beth's reactions flew so naturally, her emotions seemed so real. Nothing seemed to be faked. I really liked the series and after three days I'm still under the influence of it. Anya is really beautiful, I think that there's no one better for this role than her. Queen's Gambit is so refreshing comparing it to bunch of same plot series (and films ofc).

@kiks399

3 жыл бұрын

Let's not forget Moses Ingram

alma and beth were so trapped and lonely - so talented - and addicted to the same drug! they were souls that needed each other. just loved their relationship

I came here because I loved the movie so much and wanted to see more. However, I was blown away by Jodie's interview skills. It's so noticeable because it's such a rare talent. Hope to see her interview others in the future. She'd give Diane Sawyer some nice competition. ;-)

I had no idea what this was. I just saw that it was number 2 trending on Netflix and I was bored. Once I started the first episode, I was hooked and watched all 7 episodes in one sitting. It was amazing! Kudos to Ana Taylor-Joy and the rest of the cast and crew! Now I think I want to read the book.

The line between genius and madness manifests in the most beautiful and heartbreaking of ways. I caught myself balancing on the precipice of this girl's story with tears in my eyes filled with such empathy and love.

@strugglingcollegestudent

3 жыл бұрын

It was an emotional rollercoaster... And I never wanted it to end. So now I'm watching all interviews. I'm so obsessed

i hope this show is KILLING IT on netflix. it deserves to be amplified, and hey - if shows like this do well, we get more of them! bravo to all who took part in this wonderful series.

@NF40375

3 жыл бұрын

It is ☝️

Just a bit of constructive feedback for you guys @92ndStreetY: I would have loved to see the split screen with all participants more often than just the person who's speaking. For example when Scott Frank is complimenting everyone I would have loved to see the actor's reaction etc. I probably wouldn't have minded to watch the whole discussion just in the split screen... (but maybe that's just me) Other than that: I LOVED this! Jodie Foster is an amazing host and she makes this discussion so deep and interesting. So thank you guys for bringing this to us! :) Oh and I obviously loved the Queen's Gambit as well. I'll probably watch it a 2nd time just now...

@idanalhadjri5586

3 жыл бұрын

You raised a good point. Angling is important!

Jodie Foster was magnificent. Jodie really drew out so much from Scott and the three actors. Such an energizing exchange.

I reaaly liked how they potrayed the relationship between Alma and Beth. Thank you Jodie fr covering the topic here. And my favourite scene is one with the cild prodigy from Russia Georgi Geriv i think his name, apart from the way Beth trying to psych the kid, its about the question Beth asked him that i think too related to the Ending. The novel is Masterpiece, the series is an epic visualization of it. Thank you for making this happened

@zuhairahamzah9686

3 жыл бұрын

Really* child*

The visuals in this movie is amazing, every set piece is properly thought out and executed beautifully, and I'm not one who usually notices those kinds of things lol. Anya has always been amazing, been a fan of her since The Witch. You can see her passion in every role she plays in.

A couple of key points of symbolism that isn't getting said (maybe because they are avoiding spoiliers, so don't read this if you haven't watched the show yet), are the clothing and colors as they relate to chess, Beth's addiction and her evolution as a player and person. For example, her clothing as an adult tends to be checkered or in chess like patterns in different ways (also some of the upholstery and wallpaper) and she begins her chess journey in a simple jumper that makes her look like a pawn, but then ends in an amazing white suit and hat that make her look like a chess queen. So she begins as a pawn and ends as a queen. And whenever she is especially taken by her addiction, her clothing and the lighting tends to be the same green tones as the Librium pills. All greens when she is really struggling with her addiction to echo the color of those pills. The costume designers and cinematographers deserve kudos for these details and symbols.

I love how people keep accidentally calling it a movie.

@CJ-83

3 жыл бұрын

Suppose to be limited mini series and maybe a "movie" cos no season 2 for it

@uuuuu1111

3 жыл бұрын

I feel like a lot of these miniseries are sort of extended films. David Lynch says that he considered Twin Peaks: Season 3 a film.

@mzt8787

3 жыл бұрын

Actually tv shows are movies.. It's like comparing apple to orange but they are the 'fruits'.

@jasonwong7140

3 жыл бұрын

It was a movie to me since I binge watched it through the night

Anya gets most of the talk about her exotic beauty but Moses is also gorgeous and that voice is so nice and kinda peaceful.

@learning.growing.1017

3 жыл бұрын

They were such a powerful couple, these two on screen. Such a beautiful friendship, and they depicted an orphan friendship so well.

@innismor11

3 жыл бұрын

How does a story (The Queen's Gambit is a novel) about women's brains (Anya playing a world chess prodigy, Moses playing an orphan on track to become a lawyer) become all about women's beauty for someone ?!?? My Gawd. Get a real life.

@fernandopenah

3 жыл бұрын

@@innismor11 Dang, what’s with the insult? Obviously the novel is brilliant, the Director, Cast and all people involved are super talented (men and women). No reason to hipérbole because all comments are not about the portrayal of smart women.

@angelalynettelee

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry but if these characters were homely, this series would not be as popular as it is. The beauty of both Anya and Moses draws you in visually. Their excellent and authentic portrayals keep you there. The casting director knew exactly what he or she was doing.

@sammurray327

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, I could listen to Moses forever. She could do those Calm voice overs.

Cab we also just recognize that Jodie Foster was the prefect choice for moderator and does such a wonderful job = )

@irinapopescu7328

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

I finished this series so quickly, I keep having withdrawal symptoms.Somebody help me! I need more Queen's Gambit.

Anya draws you into her character and keeps you there. An amazing performance by a gifted actor. This is one performance that you can watch repeatedly and look forward to the next time. I don’t know how many awards this series will get but let the comments on all the KZread videos be a testament to the greatness of this performance.

I feel privileged to be able through KZread to be directly in "contact" with the people of the Craft, it's so amazing to listen, learn, and understand the creative process of a mini series I've loved so much....Thank you for sharing this

I was blown away with this series. The character development, soundtrack, plot etc - everything are amazing! The details are astonishing and I love how it play tribute towards chess.

I was thinking that the reason why the characters let each other benefit from each others performances is because they actually portray different sides of the same character. They would in that case benefit the whole production and their own acting at the same time. Thank you for this series, I loved it!

I've rewatched this show 4 times over 2 weeks. This is a remarkable show, and my favourite series. Everything from the amazing cast, costuming, set design, camerawork, and story was just perfect. Thank you

@leo-vr4yr

3 жыл бұрын

I gotta watch it again... and read the book. This is definitely one of those series where you wish you could forget what happens and watch it for the first time over and over again

@hibye-by3yb

3 жыл бұрын

@@leo-vr4yr yeah exactly! I wanna relive my first time watching this show

I really fall in love with this production! The sets, the cast, the cinematography! The acting and first of all the strong and unique story. Congratulations to all of you! Congratulations to this fantastic team!

I’m missing Thomas here, I really loved his character and his relationship with Beth. Anyway, Jodie was the perfect choice for this talk and oh man what pleasant vídeo to watch. I just love everything about this series, the actors and now this video... what a treasure.

This show is beyond phenomenal. Everything about it is incredible.

@strugglingcollegestudent

3 жыл бұрын

It's so beautiful. I want to look like Beth so badly and I also want 1960s fashion to come back! 60s clothes are so classy

Thanks for hosting Jodie. Thanks to the cast for creating some really special art. Masterpieces like these only appear every few years or so. Would love to hear more in depth behind some of the key scenes in this show!

Jodie Foster did a masterful interview with the director and cast members. As a very young acting star, director and producer, she has a clear grasp of the movie industry (good and bad). Jodie could be a suitable replacement for the late James Lipton's "Inside The Actor's Studio".

Jodie Foster is the real GOAT

@theodoreroosevelt7471

3 жыл бұрын

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@siddharthnaagar7028

3 жыл бұрын

@@theodoreroosevelt7471 greatest of all time

Just a beautiful mind blowing ....euphoric show. The young Beth ....I hope she gets the acclaim she deserves as a gifted young actress. Quite outstanding all round....moving, gripping.....mesmerising. There could easily be a second series.....I’d love it to happen. Please !

I like how the series injected some more humour than was in the novel e.g. Alma "Worst cold I've ever seen in a child...yes, plenty of liquids..." Cut to Alma being served a Gibson on the plane... The novel mentions that in Cincinnati (I think) Beth goes over her games looking for weakness and doesn't find any. In the series this becomes: Alma: "What are you doing?" Beth: "Going over my games looking for weaknesses." Alma: "And...?" Beth: "There aren't any" Alma: (Sipping at her Gibson) "Good girl"

@ssga7081

3 жыл бұрын

The after-sex pat on the shoulder 😂 ..not to mention it was an improv!

@naurrrre

3 жыл бұрын

“My tranquility needs to be refurbished” is already an iconic line. Was it in the novel?

@Holdit66

3 жыл бұрын

@@naurrrre Yes it was. In our house we use it when opening a bottle of wine. :-) My wife isn't a chess player but she loved the series. A lot of the dialogue in the series is lifted verbatim from the novel. Often in the form of the novel's narration given voice by actors in the series e.g. Benny complaints about the US Championship playing conditions are actually Beth's own thoughts in the novel.

It was a wonderful film; thank you for creating characters with empathy, complexity and beauty. Amazingly honest . My own mother was a Henry Clay High debate champ who grew up as an orphan, in a brothel. In Lexington. She had three amazing woman (boarders in brothel) in her life who loved her, fed her and made sure she would grow up as a wonderful, successful, yet flawed person. Incredible.

From Brisbane, Australia, great video series, great hosting/moderation by Jodie for so greatly interviewing everyone. Besides Anya’s acting which was SUPERB, something that has already been overwhelmingly commented everywhere, I’d also like to emphasise the acting of those other two amazing babes: Moses and Marielle, where they has demonstrated an incredible talent (and both VERY attractive personalities). I’d like to see those two ladies in more movies, but good ones, where they can match their capabilities and recognition. To me personally, this was on of the best movie I have seen in years, even on top of “Searching for Bobby Fischer” and “Pawn Sacrifice” about the chess world. It condenses 4-5 grand master minds and their personal issues. Of course, I congratulate the wise input from the director to add the backup from Pandolfini and Karpov, plus all the other actors… truly marvellous achievement on professional chess player’s realism! As a former chess player myself, the only problem and “bad” thing I found about this 7 chapters is that becomes more addictive than chess itself and pills; even if you haven’t ever touched a chess board or played it in your life. I’ve seen this entire masterpiece twice in a week with my wife. Thank you all and thank you Jodi for the hosting.

Moses got short shrifted in the conversation, especially at the end. Jodie just kind of spoke for her about what Moses' projects were and didn't give her an opportunity to speak for herself. They didn't even put her image up when they were talking about her, which was strange. Glad to know that she is doing other projects because I thought her acting as exceptional in this movie along with everyone else's.

I love this interview so much!!!! Its like attending a film seminar. I love every questions asked and the insights they gave. And Jodie is just awesome as an interviewer!!! 😍😍😍 I wish every interview is as insightful as this.

Marielle is such a joy to listen to. Hoping she can find another role that excites her as much as Alma!

Even the cast convo about The Queen's Gambit is the best cast convo I could have wished for. Such a treat. To be in the company of this intelligent, generous, exceptional group of people for this time. Still reeling from the realisation that this guy created both Beth Harmon and Mary Agnes, two of my favourite TV characters ever. The moment Jodi mentioned German romanticism my mind went to Babylon Berlin. Great to hear about the link between the two shows

So, when you're going to be doing a live stream, everyone silence your phones first. Queen's Gambit is a GREAT show. I was not expecting how surprising and interesting and subtle it was. All of the characters were fully realized in a way that I just don't see that often, and I really loved it. The final scene was suprisingly emotional, I wasn't expecting to be so moved by the show at so many different points. And of course, I loved the attention to detail in the production design (though it seemed like everyone drove around in Chevrolet Bel-Air cars), and I love how tacky and gauche the Wheatley house was both before and after the makeover. That wallpaper traumatized me, and I love it.

@mixy234

3 жыл бұрын

Chess, drugs, and WALLPAPER, yeah!

@strugglingcollegestudent

3 жыл бұрын

I was startled by the phone too

I love this Netflix Movie. Everybody did a great a job. Anya is simply spectacular. What an honor been interviewed by the greatest Jodie Foster.

The greatest show ever! I have watched it three times so far! Going to watch it again! It should win all the Emmy's this year!

@marcellebatshonkhoury1842

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree! It’s a masterpiece!!!

So excited for all involved in this production. It was emotionally satisfying, beautifully filmed/acted and seeing Mari onscreen was uplifting. This interview with Jodie Foster was the sweetest icing on the cake. Congratulations, all! Thanks for creating.

I missed the live 😭 Thank you for hosting, Jodie and thank you for including Scott Frank!

I enjoy watching them analyze every aspect of this book/series in ways I never thought were possible. Might be the only full interview I've ever watched from beginning til end

I was intrigued from the very first moment. I started playing chess by myself and only really competed in a very small scale in my final year of high school. I connected to the transition that Beth made and just admired her powers of concentration. Boris Spassky and Bobby Fisher was the first Chess World Championship I watched, so thanks so much for this trip down memory lane about growing up. Wonderful interactions in this conversation and in the series!!

i enjoyed this long, thoughtprovoking, calm discussion

The first most powerful interview that this show deserves thank you Jodie!!!

Jodie Foster is an actor of exceptional talent, depth and beauty who was always ahead of her peers, by the time actors of her age were in their diapers she was making commercials, by the time they learned to speak, she was making movies for Disney, by the time they starting going to the school, she was winning awards and getting nominated for the Oscars, by the time they decided to enter films, Jodie decided to leave it behind and enjoy the ivy league world which she graduated with magna cum laude, by the time her peers had their breakthrough she already had won two Oscars and transitioned to the director's chair. An extraordinary talent, who's contribution to cinema is unparalleled and exquisite. A sheer gift to the world of acting and filmmaking

@sammurray327

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Jodie has been my favourite actor pretty much my whole life. Turns out she's a fabulous interviewer too.

Thanks for such a wonderful discussion! I think I liked the moments of Alma and Beth together the most, their relationships were so complex and so real. Marielle is an amazing person too!

Such fantastic thoughts and details about one of the most formidable and uplifting shows of 2020 (and gosh knows we need it, now !). It's probably the show that made me experienced the most the pure joy of cinema, not only as a finished product, but as an aspiring filmmaker myself (I'm an animation film director, but did partake in some live shootings for the past 5 years, mostly for 48h competitions in Taiwan), I know that to be able to finish a movie in such a short period of time, teamwork is of paramount importance, and my best shooting experiences were by far the ones when everyone could participate with their ideas. In the few experiences I've had in these competitions, I filled various roles, from scriptwriter, storyboarder, editor, even actor on my first one, to director on my second and third one, then after getting a very humbling experience where I realized filmmaking is at its best is when the whole process is a communal effort, reverted back to "just" actor and storyboarder and editor. And from my limited experience, I could totally feel that in this show ! The pure joy of participating in a project so beautifully organic that it elevates what could have been a weird and nerdy show in other hands into the best cinematic experience I've had of the year (granted, we didn't have a lot this year, but still...). As Anya so beautifully puts it, Scott feels like is one of these rare one in a million directors that is devoid of ego, fully going with the inclusions of everyone's ideas, rather than stick to the plan, which only very few directors I've heard of have (and that list includes Martin Scorcese, from what I've heard from Taiwanese friends who've worked on his movie Silence). Steven was a phenomenal DP, as Jodie mentionned, able to bring out some fantastic lights to really enhance the dramatic side of each shot (sometimes to a fault, like, even Benny's toilets, which are supposed to be filthy and we're introduced to during the night they arrived in his appartment, were bathing into a church like afternoon sunlight ^^). And his lighting definitely brought out all the dramatic, romantic, and sometimes sexual tension in these wonderful closeups of Beth and Townes, or Benny, or Borgov, the 3 most important men who have crossed path with her. Special shoutout to whoever designed the clothes of the show, as well as the hairdresser (and the set designers, and so on). They both done a magnificent work to really yank us by the collar out of 2020 and put us in a more glamorous era that just feels pure bliss to live in, and made Beth such a gorgeous looking instant fashion icon. Talking about Beth, (despites all her 183 prior movies at this point like Scott mentioned ^^), it is my first time seeing Anya Taylor Joy onscreen. And Boy does she deserve that last name ! She's such a joy to watch onscreen, and an absolute instant crush ! She's got such an unworldly beauty and poise to her, odd, slightly spooky at times, yet magnetically beautiful at the same time. And what a voice ! What a way to move ! I've seen a lot of beautiful actresses coming and going on and from the screen in my lifetime (I was born in the 80's), but I believe I haven't felt so sorely and instantly mesmerized by an actresse's unique beauty since... maybe Wynona Rider !? (yes I know, my age is showing). I'm definitely going to keep an eye on her future works (and btw, her instagram or youtube stories are hilarious !) Thank you all for having created such a memorable show that came out in this trying times, when we really need feel good stories. I love the fact that you all felt good making it, because it shows, and it definitely elevates the show to stratospheric heights. Now, on to getting back my old molded chessboard and play some chess.

I loved the series, everything about it is just stunning. I did not know Jodie Foster was involved. The one and only Jodie Foster, I watched all her movies including those she has directed.

Omg why was the world so cruel to the young Marielle Heller 😭😭😭 such a talent

This was a great interview. I just finished the series, loved it, and wanted to wait a few weeks and watch it again. There is so much this wonderful group brought out for me to enjoy on the 2nd watch.

@lucianaleiva518

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! I will watch it again right now 😄

fantastic to get "Parasite" in 2019 and this in 2020. Despite the absolute horror from the start of 2019 to the end of October of 2020, these two profound pieces of outstanding artistic fiction were born.

marielle- we need to see lots more of you. you were amazing.

First, thank you for such a meaningful conversation. I was really impressed by the series and specially the acting an writing. To me , it tells how even a genius, and maybe specially geniuses need this cable to earth through simple humane people who care about them. I have dealt with these kind of people and the look in their eyes when they discover certain safety in the world by understanding it through the attention of “normal” people its just precious and I saw this in Beth’s eyes. Both actresses were amazing! I believe the continuity in acting between the two Beths is truly out of this world. I have not seen these seamless transition between a girl character and her adult persona. the other thing that impressed me was that for the first time, an orphanage is not this horrible sinister place but a place with lots of sadness because of the girls situation, but with people who tried to do a good job with them with their available tools. Excellent series. Netflix is choosing and dealing on great pieces. Thank you again for allowing us to know all of you a bit better. I agree with one of the comments suggesting that Jodie Foster could do a series about great movies. I will certainly be on KZread for it. Thank you again. Carolina Peralta from Chile.

Jodie Foster should have her own show. This was brilliant. I was hoping to find a couple of little interviews with the director and cast and came across this and I think this is the best interview of it's kind that I've ever seen.

I learned the basic moves of chess 60 years ago and never played much except against my children. I enjoyed it so much and watched it twice and a third time at high speed jumping forward to watch the best bits again. Great performances from the whole cast and the girl who played the young Beth. What a rounded show and I would like to see what happened to the character in later life if it's ever possible without the original author around to write it. Congrats to everyone involved - definitely the most enjoyable mini series I have watched for a long time and I have even played a couple of games online this week on that chess site.

Enjoyed this video to the max! Fantastic series and wonderful choice of Jodie Foster to host this interview!!

This is the best interview/talk on this movie! Jodie had so much insight and passion for the material.

Fantastic series & adaptation. This conversation was one of the best I've watched.

I love Jodie Foster and I love Queen Gambit! Beautiful combination, thank you for this interview 💗 except I don't agree about mother dauther relationship...I don't see them as " political couple"..

Such a terrific interview session...Thoroughly enjoyed it. Cheers Jodie!

What a wonderful panel! So satisfying to hear everyone’s perspective and experience.

Kudos to all concerned one of the best things I have seen in years! Extraordinary!!

A fantastic show with an incredible cast. I don't think another season would be possible with this story, but I'd love to see more of these characters.

Excellent interview. "Queen's Gambit" was excellent. One of the best series I've ever seen. The child who played the younger Beth was wonderful. And I loved the performance of Anya Taylor-Joy.

Queen's Gambit is fantastic, and this is a great reflection on the series. Thank you for sharing!

I bloody love this series. From the start I was drawn in hook, line and sinker, which is testament to great writing, casting and acting. The whole cast played their part magnificently and huge shout out to Anya, Moses and Marielle. 🙌🙌💪🐬

Jodie Foster, you are a star! I love the way you analyze scripts and characters! Please host a show focused on movie making but looking at all aspects of production. :D

This is amazing - I have just posted a message saying that Queen's gambit will be one of these programs I watch every year like I do with with the Film Contact here I get to see two amazing "Actors" in one youtube videos. I loved Queen's Gambit - well done cast and crew for a series I was reluctant to watch and enjoyed it so much

Just finished watching! Impressed by the performance!

Life is chess, not checkers. I love everything about this show. I can relate to Beth, being named Elizabeth, being an orphan (I even dye my hair the same color, with henna), I have mommy issues more than "daddy issues", and a big part of my story is struggling with drinking.. I have learned to love being completely alone from a very young age, I mean, there are so many correlations to my life and this series... I found it healing in such a strange way, and I don't find many shows that I actually enjoy.

I wish we could have heard more from Moses. She is incandescent on the screen too,

@mwc219

3 жыл бұрын

Stole every scene she was in

@Amylou690

11 ай бұрын

Agree. "F__k em if they can't take a joke"...she was great from the beginning to end in every scene!

easily the most brilliant and gorgeous show i've ever watched.

What a privilege to be in a chat with Jodie Foster and being interview by her

A truly great series. I have watched it over and over again and enjoyed it every time. A magnificent story and every performance reached heights that can only be reached when someone is really into it. Enormous thanks to Scott Frank for doing it and much love to Anya Taylor-Joy, Isla Johnson et al. It is now on my list of all time greatest movies ever made. Real Oscar material in several categories.

I love the internet and how awesome the world has become watching raw interviews like this

Is also interesting too see how many british actors were in this series. Very good interview, I like it a lot.

Anya needs to be in the next series of GoT universe as a Targaryen princess.

Well ... not making it until now ... did the book justice. ... this was a good thing. Thank you for something incredibly special.

I definitely need to read the book. Also, Moses Ingram is a lovely speaker. I could listen to her talk all day. Would love to know more about Jolene's story. Harmon can visualize the chess board without the drugs though, we saw her looking at the ceiling during her match with Borgov in Moscow. I like how Anya explained drug addiction - it works until it doesn't. I feel like this is something that needs to be reiterated, drug addiction and alcoholism ruins people. It nearly killed Beth. And I think if she wasn't hungover she would not have been defeated so brutally Paris. Isla Johnston blew me away with her performance. She nailed the role of young Beth....I didn't know Anya invented Beth's walk. Also that's hilarious how she was struggling to suck at dancing. I think I read somewhere she did ballet. I also wonder what Anya thinks about when she cries. Probably her trauma of maybe she's just really good at getting in character. I'm shooked that this is Moseses first film, she's so professional... maybe she acted at Yale? If a director doesn't like actors... shouldn't they get a different job??? Also I had no idea Marielle Stiles Heller had a baby! She looks incredible... No way did she just give birth a week ago. That's very exciting mazel tov Marie!!