Cryptography at the Oscars? **Bitz & Flix Night** Followed by Bitcoins & Beer

How about something a little different. Actor Benedict Cumberbatch has been nominated for an Oscar this year for his portrayal of mathematician Alan Turing in "The Imitation Game". Alan Turing is known as both the father of modern cryptography and computing. Along with actress Keira Knightley they spin the tale of how Turing managed to crack the Nazi enigma code that was thought to be unbreakable. Aside from some typical Hollywood-ization of the story this a great film for bitcoin enthusiasts as…