Math in Mooooooovies
In this 2021 super hero movie, the protagonist uses geometry to escape the antagonist's mirror world asking "What is cooler than magic? Math!"
What is Spider-Man: No Way Home
This famous actor born 9/2 played a character who's entire life was lived in a world created by computers using mathematical formulas to simulate real life
Who is Keanu Reeves?
This individual played Moses in the hit movie "The Ten Commandments"
Who is Charlton Heston?
In this 1999 blockbuster the main character explains the mathematical formula that his car manufacturer uses to determine a recall. "Take the number of vehicles in the field, A, multiply by the probable rate of failure, B, multiply by the average out-of-court settlement, C. A times B times C equals X. If X is less than the cost of a recall, we don't do one."
What is Fight Club?
This famous actress, born 9/2, used simple mathematics in Magic Mike's Last Dance to revive Mike Lane's dancing career.
Who is Salma Hayek?
This individual was raised on a farm and forgot more about growing crops than you'll ever know.
Who is Charlton Schneider?
In this movie, a janitor is more preoccupied with counting apples than solving complex graph theory and linear algebra for MIT.
This famous singer, born 9/8 uses the mathematics of music to hit the perfect notes to get the party started
Who is Pink?
This place sits on a peninsula in Charleston Harbor where the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando rivers meet.
What is Charleston South Carolina?
In this movie, a news broadcaster explains to a co-worker the probability of hooking up with a partner when using a specific cologne. This shows the importance of data driven decision making.
What is Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
This actress, born September 16, used mathematics to help her on screen Mom maximize profits earned from The Dragonfly Inn
Who is Alexis Bledel?
This city is nicknamed the "Holy City" because its historic skyline is dominated by church steeples rather than modern buildings.
What is Charleston South Carolina?
In this 2008 movie, a corrupt French government employee named Jean-Claude Pitrel justifies taking bribes from Albanian human traffickers by using simple algebra "My salary is x, my expenses are y as long as my family is provided for, I don't care where the difference comes from." Jean-Claude failed to account for the protagonist Bryan Mill's very particular set of skills in solving problems.
What is Taken?
This British actor, born 9/9 uses math to count down 2 weeks before his assistant quits her job in a 2002 romantic comedy.
Who is Hugh Grant?
This city's claim to fame is that they were the first in the world to have a brick-paved street.
What is Charleston West Virgina?