Question 1

What mathematical reference is made through the 'Bormat's Last Theorem' in the movie?

Accepted Answer

The 'Bormat's Last Theorem' is a reference to Fermat's Last Theorem, which was one of the most difficult mathematical problems for centuries and was solved in 1995 by Andrew Wiles.

Question 2

What historical inaccuracy is pointed out in a conversation about the Enigma cipher machine?

Accepted Answer

A character states there were no computers during World War II to break Enigma codes, but the British actually built a computer called 'Colossus' by January 1944 at Bletchley Park.

Question 3

Which actors were considered for the lead role before Sir John Hurt was cast?

Accepted Answer

Sir Michael Caine was approached by director Álex de la Iglesia, and Jeremy Irons was also considered for the lead role that ultimately went to Sir John Hurt.

Question 4

What connection does Sir John Hurt's character have to another film where he played a different role?

Accepted Answer

Professor Arthur Seldom dresses as Guy Fawkes for Guy Fawkes Day, and in 'V for Vendetta' (2005), Sir John Hurt played Adam Sutler, who is revealed when a fake V removes his Guy Fawkes mask.

Question 5

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of 'The Oxford Murders'?

Accepted Answer

At Oxford University, a professor and a grad student work together to try and stop a potential series of murders seemingly linked by mathematical symbols.

Question 6

What mathematical theorem in the film references a famous real-world mathematical problem?

Accepted Answer

The 'Bormat's Last Theorem' in the movie references Fermat's Last Theorem, which was considered one of the most difficult problems for three hundred years and was solved in 1995 by Andrew Wiles.

Question 7

What historical inaccuracy occurs during a conversation about World War II code-breaking?

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Eagleton states there were no computers during WWII to break Enigma codes, but the British actually built the 'Colossus' computer at Bletchley Park by January 1944.

Question 8

Which actors were considered for the lead role before Sir John Hurt was cast?

Accepted Answer

Sir Michael Caine was approached by director Álex de la Iglesia for the lead role, and Jeremy Irons was also considered before Sir John Hurt ultimately got the part.

Question 9

What connection does Sir John Hurt's character have to another film where he plays a different role?

Accepted Answer

Professor Arthur Seldom dresses as Guy Fawkes for Guy Fawkes Day, and in 'V for Vendetta' (2005), Sir John Hurt plays Adam Sutler, who is revealed when a fake V removes his Guy Fawkes mask.

Question 10

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of 'The Oxford Murders'?

Accepted Answer

At Oxford University, a professor and a grad student work together to try and stop a potential series of murders seemingly linked by mathematical symbols.

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