Learning more about Alan Turing, computer science pioneer and the father of AI

After seeing “The Imitation Game” movie, it made me realize that Alan Turing was a prodigal human being. The movie is based on a true story, about Alan Turing and his cryptography work during World War II. Alan received his PhD from Princeton University in 1938. Turing is touted as a computer science pioneer, and the father of AI (artificial intelligence). During World War II, Alan Turing worked on cracking the code in the German Enigma machine. This project started in 1939 for Alan, and his team of codebreakers. In the movie, Alan and his team struggle to crack Germany’s aerial assault on England. Yet, Alan and his team persevere to crack the code at Bletchley Park in later stages of the war. In 1945, World War II ended with the Allies securing victory in Europe and Asia. After the war, Turing engaged in acts of homosexuality. The homosexuality behavior was not tolerated in England, and this sensitive topic is discussed in the movie. Nine years after World War II ended, Alan Turing died. He committed suicide via cyanide poisoning. Turing showed signs of genius behavior, in his younger days. If you have not seen "the Imitation game", then you are missing out on learning about one of the most enigmatic minds. Enjoy the picture above of Benedict Cumberbatch, a renowned actor well suited for the role of Turing.

"Spectre", and other Bond facts

Yesterday, many bond fans including RSG awaited announcements regarding “Bond 24.” In London, the movie announcements were made by Sam Mendes and the Broccoli family. Sam Mendes will be behind the director’s chair again. Yet, some new faces will be there like: 1. Christoph Waltz, 2. Monica Bellucci, and 3. Lea Seydoux. First, Christoph Waltz is a cosmopolitan actor that hails from Austria. He is a two time Academy Award Winner, and he will be the villain in the next Bond film. He will play a character quite similar to “Blofeld”, the old Bond villain from Dr. No. Recently, Christoph Waltz received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was in “Horrible Bosses 2” also. Second, Monica Bellucci and Lea Seydoux will be the Bond girls. Monica Bellucci wowed crowds in the final Matrix movie, The Matrix Revolutions (2003). Bellucci will play Lucia Sciarra. Lea Seydoux was in “Inglorious Basterds (2009)," a Quentin Tarantino directed movie. Her role will be Madeleine Swann. Hence, the next Bond movie titled “Spectre” will be in theaters on November 6, 2015. Daniel Craig will play James Bond for the fourth time. It will be hard for this Bond film to surpass “Skyfall”, the last Bond movie in 2012, at the box office. Skyfall made over $1 billion worldwide. RSG can’t wait another 11 months, but patience will have to take over. Enjoy the poster for the new Bond movie above.