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LottoChica23

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Sep 7, 2006, 11:45 pm

Has anyone seen the independent film Pi: Faith in Chaos, directed by Darren Aronofsky, starring Sean Gullette.?
It tells the story of a haunted, fragile mathematical genius on the trail of a 216 digit number hidden in Pi that could unlock the secrets of the stock market... and the universe.
With all of the discussion here on LP regarding Pi and lottery systems some of you may be interested in seeing this film. I started watching it and it reveals some interesting number facts and theories. This black and white film has no bells and whistles or outstanding special effects but it gives food for thought and is quite interesting nonetheless.
From what I have seen thus far, it is worth watching. Who knows, you may get a few lottery system ideas from it.

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Sep 8, 2006, 12:41 am

Thanks for the tip.
I went to NetFlix and just ordered it. Looks good.
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Sep 8, 2006, 12:58 am

Quote: Originally posted by GASMETERGUY on Sep 8, 2006
Thanks for the tip.
I went to NetFlix and just ordered it. Looks good.

You're welcome. That's where I go it from, NetFlix. Enjoy...

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Sep 8, 2006, 8:26 am

Quote: Originally posted by LottoChica23 on Sep 7, 2006
Has anyone seen the independent film Pi: Faith in Chaos, directed by Darren Aronofsky, starring Sean Gullette.?
It tells the story of a haunted, fragile mathematical genius on the trail of a 216 digit number hidden in Pi that could unlock the secrets of the stock market... and the universe.
With all of the discussion here on LP regarding Pi and lottery systems some of you may be interested in seeing this film. I started watching it and it reveals some interesting number facts and theories. This black and white film has no bells and whistles or outstanding special effects but it gives food for thought and is quite interesting nonetheless.
From what I have seen thus far, it is worth watching. Who knows, you may get a few lottery system ideas from it.

Yes, I actually have that movie in my collection. It's been a long time since I've watched it, maybe I'll put it back in my "to watch" stack.
On the topic of pi, I recently found a pretty cool program that calculates however many digits of pi that you instruct it to. It is a great way to measure your computer's raw processing power, at least where mathematical computations are concerned. I'll put it in my blog so anyone can download it. (Free software, no ads or nags.)

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Sep 8, 2006, 4:23 pm

Yes. An interesting, low budget film. Shows, they can produce quality stuff with meaning and few frills.
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Sep 8, 2006, 11:29 pm

I have that movie too..: ) I also have "It's a beautiful Mind" which in a way is similar though the main actor suffers from a condition....
Is been a while since i've seen it.. But i get insipiration from those movies...

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Sep 22, 2006, 2:28 am

Really liked the movie. It was based on the true story of a very, very brillaint and seemingly eccentric man named Dan Winter. He was allegedly harrassed by the 'government' and certain organizations because of his alleged penchant in discovering and revealing "scientific/spiritual" knowledge that people want hidden. Apparently he is forbidden by the courts in publishing new books on his material. Much of his work can be seen in pamphlets, video, and the internet. He has gone bankrupt by trying to fight what he deems was an illegal attempt to silence his freedom of speech. His broad material is at the fringes of thought, but one can still glean intriguing mathematical and physics based concepts from it.
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Sep 22, 2006, 2:36 am

Are you guys talking about a film that was black and white? I saw one called Pi but it was a little out there.
In fact, if I'm mad at someone that asks for a movie rental recommendation, I tell then to get that one.
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Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Sep 22, 2006
Are you guys talking about a film that was black and white? I saw one called Pi but it was a little out there.
In fact, if I'm mad at someone that asks for a movie rental recommendation, I tell then to get that one.

That's the one, Coin Toss! I've been meaning to see it for a long time but forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder!! I heard it was a little "out there" too.
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Sep 22, 2006, 10:32 am

Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Sep 22, 2006
Are you guys talking about a film that was black and white? I saw one called Pi but it was a little out there.
In fact, if I'm mad at someone that asks for a movie rental recommendation, I tell then to get that one.

Yes, I believe that that is the film I am referring to.
You know, when you are mad at someone who asks for a movie recommendation and you tell them about Pi, you may be doing them a favor. They may get something out of it.

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Sep 22, 2006, 12:54 pm

Good point, LottoChica! Did you see it yet? Or maybe you have seen Aronofsky's more popular film, "Requiem For A Dream." ? Another off the wall movie.
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Sep 22, 2006, 6:30 pm

Quote: Originally posted by lottolaughs on Sep 22, 2006
Good point, LottoChica! Did you see it yet? Or maybe you have seen Aronofsky's more popular film, "Requiem For A Dream." ? Another off the wall movie.

Yes I did see Pi. It was an interesting watch, a lot of "numbers" history there. I'll have to check out Aronofsky's other movie.

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Sep 22, 2006, 7:31 pm

Quote: Originally posted by LottoChica23 on Sep 22, 2006
Yes, I believe that that is the film I am referring to.
You know, when you are mad at someone who asks for a movie recommendation and you tell them about Pi, you may be doing them a favor. They may get something out of it.

They may get something out of it.

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Sep 22, 2006, 9:43 pm

Nice little film. At the time I saw it, I was still in the stocks, too. It gave me a few ideas.
I especially liked the opening.

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Sep 23, 2006, 9:48 am

How come i haven't heard of requiem for a dream...is it about number theory or about stocks..what year is that movie...

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