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"The Queen's Gambit," a discussion ***Possible Spoilers***
MaineWriter:
I found two audio interviews with Walter Tevis, done around the time of publication of The Queen's Gambit.
http://wiredforbooks.org/waltertevis/
I haven't had a chance to listen to them yet.
L
Ellemeno:
--- Quote from: Meryl on March 18, 2008, 09:33:01 pm ---
The thing that I loved about Beth's character was how unstoppable she was. Once she saw that chessboard in the school basement, she refused to let anything discourage her from finding out just what it was and how it worked. She overcame the restrictive school schedule, the janitor's blunt refusal to let her play, his lack of cooperation in teaching her, and eventually even being banned from playing chess at all until she was adopted. Even then, she had to resort to theft and subterfuge to get the materials she needed. It was like she knew she had been born just for chess and went for it like a plant to sunlight.
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Again, like Heath, leaving home with less than $24 in a coffee can, traveling to Sydney, then LA. Repositioning himself when he didn't like the direction his career was going, undeterred.
Ellemeno:
--- Quote from: susiebk on March 18, 2008, 07:05:41 am ---
I agree that Heath would have been great in the role of Benny Watts. I hope the book is eventually made into a movie by someone. Perhaps Ellen Page would fit well as Beth. I have not seen Juneau, but she seems to be the right age and has the right look.
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Ellen Page was the one Heath was going to have play the part. I agree, I can't picture anyone else in the role.
luminousmidnight:
--- Quote from: Ellemeno on March 23, 2008, 02:42:34 am ---
Ellen Page was the one Heath was going to have play the part. I agree, I can't picture anyone else in the role.
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Given her success with Juno, and his with Brokeback Mountain and The Dark Knight (yet to come, but still), it would have lent great credibility to a story most people have never heard of. At least Page is still possible.
MaineWriter:
I have downloaded the two interviews with Walter Tevis and turned them into MP3 files. If anyone would like a copy, send me a PM with your email address and I'll get them right out to you!
I am going to listen to them tomorrow on my way to/from work.
L
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