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korixae · 1 year

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just finished the queens gambit and the way i sobbed so many times on the last episode

#when she went back to the orphanage and saw all the paper clippings 😭#when townes showed up #when benny phoned her with harry #when she won and he gave her the king #when the old men in the park all got up to meet her #sobbing sobbing sobbing #the queens gambit #elizabeth harmon #beth harmon #benny watts #harry beltik #townes #jolene #mr shaibel

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cranberrylane · 3 months

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the parallels btwn that scene in wonka (2005) where wonka's dad kept newspaper clippings of his achievements and mr schaibel keeping newspaper clippings of beth's chess matches 😭

#no wonder it felt so familiar #i was about to go to bed but this was suddenly on my mind lol #fuck... it's always the distant father figures...#willy wonka #beth harmon #wilbur wonka #mr shaibel

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einaudis · 11 months

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Few scenes make me more emotional than the one on episode 7 when, after the adjournment (and with Townes there), the boys call Beth and work together to help her win that match.

#everything about that scene screams perfection #how they come together to help her and how they're just... there for her #these are the chess players in her life those she couldn't find in school or at the orphanage #(apart from Mr. Shaibel I mean)#the ones who in one way or another can understand what chess really is for her #Harry who meant her first official championship win #Benny her rival and then something else #the twins who learned to respect her and were with her during Mexico #and Benny's friends who helped her train as well with that speed chess game at Benny's place #and then Townes of course #uuuuuugh they all played a part in her chess journey and seeing them together working to help her so she could FINALLY defeat Borgov #and win everything #and then how they celebrate how Harry screams in happiness and Benny simply smiles #I cry every single time #baby girl who was abandoned by her mom even before she left her on that bridge #who was used to be alone who didn't have any family #then she got Jolene who gave her the money to go to Russia and then the boys who helped her with the chess #but it's more than that it's just... knowing they're there for her #even when she drove them away before because she was not in the right place or because she couldn't give them what they wanted/needed #this is her found family and I love that for her #this show makes me feel things #it does things to me #random #personal #my shitty English #The Queen's Gambit #TQG

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beautifulfaces-icons-and-gifs · 1 year

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Bill Camp on The Queen’s Gambit Season 1

as Mr. Shaibel on The Queen’s Gambit (S1 E1)

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#Bill Camp #icons: Bill Camp #Bill Camp icons #Bill Camp on the queen's gambit #Bill Camp as mr. shaibel #Bill Camp the queen's gambit #the queen's gambit #the queen's gambit season 1 #the queen's gambit season 1 episode 1 #the queen's gambit s1 e1 #icons

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diana-bookfairchild · 2 years

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Fanfic Recs

One fanfiction recommendation for each of my fandoms on AO3!

If anyone wants a particular genre (Harry/Hermione, Merthur, Harry is raised by someone else, Percico, God Percy etc.) send me a PM or comment and I'll see if I have something!!

Harry Potter: The Sum of Their Parts by holdmybeer

I literally have no words to describe how incredible this fic is. Dark Lord Harry Potter usually has unreasonable descents into darkness, ridiculously perfect Harrys and breakings of friendships, but this one gives it a whole new twist. Harry as a dark lord in this is VERY believable and his relationships with Ron, Hermione, the other Weasleys and the DA remain as strong as in school and become better in fact. Teddy is adorable and Harry is a wonderful godfather. The struggle with his conscience on what he's doing, Harry's immense magical power, Hermione's in depth knowledge and Ron's advice and strategy and their teamwork, and the technicalities of being a Dark Lord are very well described. Gen, with no focus on relationships. It ends abruptly, and the emphasis on the title itself rather than the deeds of a Dark Lord is a bit weird, but it is AMAZING. Check it out!

2. Marvel Cinematic Universe: Never Odd or Even by memoriaeterna

Are you looking for something to heal you from No Way Home? Or in fact from Endgame, Loki or WandaVision? Featuring BAMF Peter Parker, redeemed Loki, Peter and Loki friendship, Irondad, Stephen and Peter friendship, Wanda and Peter friendship, good!Thanos and Hela (well, sort of, anyway) and time travel, this fic is IT. One of the best fics I've read. Purely gen as well.

3. Merlin: Seeds of Darkness by N16

A realistic Merlin fic beginning from mid-Season 5 that reveals Merlin's magic and has a happy ending? Surely not! What I really loved about this fic was that it didn't follow the 'Prophecies are BS! Arthur learns about Merlin and is immediately horrified about what he's done for 'destiny'' route. Arthur does confront Merlin about this, but it is a consensus that prophecies are something to be wary of, and that destiny IS a very strong force. With a lovely Arthur and Merlin friendship, a wonderful take on Mordred and his relationships with Merlin, Arthur and the knight, a fix of Gwen and Merlin's friendship, Gwaine and Merlin friendship, BAMF Merlin, and a realistic progression of wary-and-slightly-horrified-Arthur-and-knights to them accepting the magic, this fic is one of the BEST. Gen, with Arthur/Gwen.

4. Chronicles of Narnia: Grey England by Alara

This fic is a lovely incomplete piece of how the Pevensies adjusted to being children again and back from Narnia. A very realistic take on how they didn't lose the qualities that had made them the monarchs of the golden age, but retained their childishness and flaws as well. Lucy's struggles at school, the Pevensies' close relationship, the friends of Narnia and Susan's drifting apart are all splendidly done. Gen.

5. The Queen's Gambit: The Slav Defence by Skellypup

This fic is still in the beginning stages, and the first chapters are not very well formatted, but the premise is interesting. Time travel has given Beth an incredible opportunity, and her reconnecting (for her) with Mr. Shaibel, Jolene and Alma, and her struggles with her addiction are very relatable. Gen for now, with tags suggesting Beth/Benny later.

6. Song of Achilles: My Grave; My Heart by fouryearslaterdrabbles (Cheshire Cat Life)

A cute oneshot about Patroclus remaining beside the grave and interacting with gods who are now forgotten. Mostly Gen, but hints of Patrochilles (mostly pining).

7. Miraculous Ladybug: Strings Attached by macaronize

A light soulmates AU. Identity shenanigans, misunderstandings and heartache ensue. The resolution could have been better, but it was definitely a fun read. Marinette/Adrien, side Alya/Nino.

8. Sherlock Holmes (Downey Films): Marriage a trois by Sorrel

Maybe Mary Morstan/John Watson/Sherlock Holmes isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I love the relationship and I ADORE this fic. Both Mary and Sherlock are of course already in love with John, their falling for one another is gradual and believable and everyone's characterization is incredibly on point.

9. The Hunger Games: The First Rebel by Linquist

The first and only OC-centric fic I'll recommend in this list, because Cara and this story are amazing. A brilliant take on an alternate 75th Games involving relatives of victors. Cara is a character with incredible depth, and the other OCs - Kol in particular - strike true as well. This story is complete, with a sequel underway. Meant to be Gale/OC, but Gen until now.

10. Frozen: Chaste as Ice by Karis the Fangirl

Not a particular fandom of mine, but this story is really very good. Kristoff/Anna and their impetuous natures, Kristoff and Elsa's friendship, Kristoff's protectiveness over her and a discussion on the realities of being a female ruler. Just. . . Sweet found family fluff.

11. The Lizzie Bennet Diaries: Hypotheticals by Matril

Fanfiction within fanfiction! Lots of relationship fluff. Ingenious idea of alternate scenarios of what could have happened being discussed by the characters themselves. Lizzie/Darcy.

12. Carmen Sandiego: Saved For Memories by Rueitae

A fic exploring Player and Carmen's friendship. Player is kidnapped by VILE and the faculty's characterization is outstanding. The metaphor used for the rescue is heartbreaking, and it's always nice to see Carmen outsmart the villains! Gen

13. Descendants: you love a pretty girl with a twisted mind by meliebee

Headcanon of a fic detailing the growing up of the Isle kids. Rotten Four as family and BAMF Mal. Gen, with Ben/Mal at the end and slight Uma/Mal and Harry/Mal.

14. Enola Holmes: In Spite of Ourselves by Eienvine

Angst galore! Enola not knowing how to emotion, pining, lovely family moments with Sherlock and Eudoria and a good old kidnapping to resolve it all. Enola/Tewskesbury

15. Kane Chronicles & Percy Jackson: The Death God Alliance by Asilda

I can't recommend this enough!! This series is beautiful. Nico stumbles across the House of Life, gets a god inside his head, nearly sparks an inter-pantheon war and befriends Carter and Sadie. Featuring the big brother Percy we should've gotten. Gen. Later fics feature Percy/Annabeth.

Hope you enjoy the fics!! Reblog and comment!

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archivesofnostalgia · 1 year

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im telling ya, that one scene where anya played beth harmon in the queen’s gambit. the last few minutes of the final episode. picture this:

after wining the grand chess tournament against borgov in russia, beth, —dressed in a memorable all-white outfit and looking like an absolute queen— was on her way to the airport, but instead of catching her flight back to the US, she told the driver to stop the car so she could walk through that one particular park in moscow where lots of locals play chess for fun, where she too, would be playing chess with the locals and enjoying the game like how she played chess for the first time against mr. shaibel as a kid back then. and it’s that last shot of her, looking directly into the camera, about to play chess with another local; her saying “lets play” in russian. that was perfection.

#anya taylor joy #the queen’s gambit #beth harmon #she is an absolute queen #slaying since the first episode till the final episode #i mean look at her #what a goddess #final episode #chessgame

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vadergf · 1 year

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Oh that scene in Queens gambit where we find out Mr Shaibel was following her career right from the beginning until he died oh my god why am I crying

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khangthecinephile · 2 years

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The Queen always wins: The Queen's Gambit (2020) and women empowerment

Arguably one of the best miniseries Netflix has ever produced with insanely high ratings on both IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes, The Queen’s Gambit directed by the director Scott Frank soonly became trending after making its debut in 2020. The miniseries was based on the novel with the same name written in 1983 by Walter Tevis. It follows the story of the genius girl, Beth Harmon (played by the wildly talented Anya Taylor-Joy), who rises from playing chess in the basement with a janitor to become the world champion chess player. She becomes the U.S’ pride after defeating the Soviets in the game - an intellectual sport they are famed for, during the Cold War era. Walter Tevis actually wrote Elizabeth Harmon based on his own passionate experiences in playing chess but with a female character. The writer wants to honor women’s intelligence at the time in the U.S and also promotes an advocative message about feminism and women’s empowerment.

Beth Harmon is a very good example of a woman competing in a man's world; she becomes a feminist icon with her success in chess and her story. Beth has all the qualities of a strong woman: she’s independent, self reliant, smart and decisive. When she moves to her new home with her new parents, we can see that Beth takes care of her new mother very well since her new mother gets sick frequently. She’s also very proactive and usually makes decisions by herself, like how she wants to compete at the Kentucky State’s tournament and asks Mr. Shaibel to finance her when her mother turns her down. Taking Russian class is also her decision to compete with Soviet’s player in the future. Beth makes lots of money playing chess and after her new father has left, she becomes the breadwinner of the family and takes care of her mother and also pays her mother fifteen percent of her income to act as her representative. Besides being decisive and proactive, Beth is also a hard-worker: she’s very committed to chess and practices chess all the time. Every time she loses, she still has the ability to bounce back and thus making her a very resilient woman. Her most painful loss is against Vasily Borgov (played by Marcin Dorociński, a Soviet champion title holder) in Paris. It’s her second time losing to Borgov and it definitely hits her hard, which makes Beth plummet into alcohol and smoking addiction until her best friend from Methuen, Jolene, comes over. In the end, she is still able to defeat Borgov and becomes the new face for women in the U.S and Soviet at the time.

Throughout the beginning of Beth’s chess career, she is treated with contempt and underestimated because of her gender and youth. For example, when she starts living with her new mother, her mother suggests she do some activities that are more feminine and suitable for her, not chess. Second time she is treated with contempt and underestimation is when she plays against Harry Beltik (played by the beloved Harry Melling) in the final. Harry comes to the game late and keeps yawning, distracting Beth but at the end she wins the match and the victory leaves a sour taste in Harry’s mouth. Beth’s technique also really reflects her personality: she usually plays with the Sicilian opening, a style through which the player attacks his/her opponent rapidly and thus secures victory almost instantly. Such a technique can be demonstrative of a woman's strength in the series.

One thing I like about the movie is that it doesn’t nerf the men to make the women shine, the men in the movie appear very elegant and polite. They respect Beth as a representative of their country competing against the Soviets and help her throughout the series. They compliment and admire Beth even right after they defeat them. But this can be a mistake from the producers because it is not very realistic. At that point of time, is that how men really react to a woman that beats them in a sport that they are supposed to be better at?

Overall, this miniseries is still a very worth watching series for its cinematography, music as they are all perfect to support the story and the message that Scott Frank and Walter Tevis want to deliver. The cast’s acting in this series is also on point, shout out to Anya Taylor-Joy for her great performance and I believe this is Anya’s best on screen performance yet, can’t imagine anyone else playing Elizabeth Harmon better than Anya Taylor-Joy.

#the queen's gambit #anya taylor joy #scott frank

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hececiler · 1 year

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protect-namine · 2 years

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I'm watching the queen's gambit and man... I feel sad that she got adopted and had to be far away from mr. shaibel. he's like the only adult who listened to her interests so far (I'm only on episode two though so, quite early). can the adults around her just buy her a chess set or let her pick her own clothes................

#mine musings #also mean girls alert WHEW i'm sorry but teen girls teasing other girls can really get under your skin

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templeton58templeton · 2 years

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crypticasthemoon · 3 years

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