The Imitation Game
I am extremely excited by the pending release of this movie.
It stars Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Who: that ridiculous show that refuses to die) as British code breaker and computer-science pioneer Alan Turing.
It has just won the top prize at the Toronto International Film Festival meaning it is very much in Oscar contention.
Turing was a pioneer of personal computing and was instrumental in ending World War 2 due to his work as a code breaker, in particular The Enigma Code.
He was a tortured genius who had to conceal his sexual orientation.
After saving Britain from defeat at the hands of the Nazi’s he was ultimately prosecuted for homosexuality (then a crime) in 1952, before dying two years later.
So a fascinating story with great tailoring set in World War 2.
What's not to like!!
View more Dispatch posts
Back to DispatchNapolean
Last night, I visited the Silky Otter Theater (a fantastic venue, by the way) to watch Ridley Scott's latest film, "Napoleon." The movie has elicited a range of reactions, underscoring...
Simonnot Godard
It takes Simonnot Godard five months to turn yarn into one of their exquisitely finished products. Established in 1787 they are the last french weaver of Luxury Handkerchiefs and pocket...
Bird of the Year
Voting has opened for the Bird of the Year. It’s a well organised process and there are no special votes or coalition talks - just vote for your favourite bird....