That was absolutely brilliantly done

It was an excellent film, and Benedict Cumberbatch did a remarkable job as Alan Turing in The Imitation Game. I've seen the two films that were in the previews as well--Philomena and The King's Speech, both excellent. This was even better. All I can say is, wow. I knew the basics of Turing's life, but the film really brought it all to life. And it's so sad that someone so brilliant, who saved countless lives through his work, and contributed so much to what we now consider computer science (which has revolutionised our lives, so much so that we carry handheld computers with us and call them smart phones) was forced choose between prison (which would have interrupted his work) or to undergo chemical castration (he chose the latter) all because of prevailing attitudes regarding homosexuality at the time. Alan Turing died when he was 41 years old--8 years younger than I am--officially of suicide, although some have argued for accidental cyanide poisoning. It's sad, and even though he was pardoned years later and his story came out, I think the important thing is that we have learned that different doesn't mean bad, and that we should embrace differences as very basic to our humanity. Just because someone thinks differently, to paraphrase the movie's dialogue a bit, does not mean they do not think; just because someone has different preferences, does not make them less human.

So, most of today was helping a friend work on his house

but after I completed the chores, we sat down and watched the movie Minions, which was quite enjoyable, and had a lot of stuff for those of us familiar with the 1960s culture, etc. And the minion language is presented consistently, so it was actually pretty easy to follow, after awhile. The cast was great. I particularly like Jennifer Saunders, whom I presume was Queen Elizabeth II, as it sounded like her and I did see her in the opening credits. 'Gentlemen do not steal ladies' crowns!' :)

Now I'm home and I'm considering watching The Imitation Game, that DVD I have out from Netflix. I watched an episode of 'Sherlock' the other day while a friend was in an appointment, and finished it later that night, so I'm in a Benedict Cumberbatch mood, I guess. I should go on and watch it so I can send it back tomorrow in the post. Next up, one for YKWIA/both of us: Warlock: the Armageddon.

Okay, I'm going now. Have a good night!

Thank you, Steven Moffat, for all the great entertainment