Tackling a subject as niche and inaccessible as competitive chess is an ambitious move for a series; however, “The Queen’s Gambit” does so with style, turning chess matches into adrenaline-inducing ...
Anya Taylor-Joy's unforgettable performance in a Netflix phenomenon doesn't just hold up years later, it remains a highlight ...
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ST. LOUIS — Long before The Queen’s Gambit captivated Netflix audiences around the world, it was a 1983 novel written by Walter Tevis — a story as much about struggle and redemption as it is about ...