Published Dec 4, 2020

An Interview With ‘Queen’s Gambit’ Director Scott Frank. Plus, the Major HBO Max News and ‘Industry’ Episode 4.

Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald dive into groundbreaking industry shifts, dissecting Warner Bros.' bold HBO Max release strategy and its impact on movie theaters, while also chatting with 'Queen's Gambit' director Scott Frank about the intricacies of storytelling and adaptation in filmmaking.

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An Interview With ‘Queen’s Gambit’ Director Scott Frank. Plus, the Major HBO Max News and ‘Industry’ Episode 4.

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