The Opening Gambit

2026-10-01 · 46 min · episode 2 · 8 entities

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mentioned TV & Film concept

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Stanley takes his first crack at filmmaking, starting with shorts and moving up to low-budget independent features. His family bankrolls his productions and his friends act as cast and crew, but his efforts fail to turn a profit. As his first marriage begins to crumble, Stanley plays chess for quarters, until a new friend gives him a shot at the big time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices