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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 2008

Page

5

Flash of Genius lacks inspiration film review

Roger Moore critiques Flash of Genius as a dull portrait of inventor Robert Kearns. The film traces his windshield wiper breakthrough, legal battles with Ford, and personal collapse but fails to deliver urgency or a compelling antagonist. Lacking a strong villain and dynamic pacing, it remains a dry, inert history lesson.

Marc Abraham Greg Kinnear Tucker Robert Kearns Kinnear Washington, D.C Kearns Lauren Graham Detroit Ford Pal Dermot Mulroney Ford Motor Company

Flash of Genius reviewed with modest praise

The Rundown rates Flash of Genius at 1 hour 51 minutes and assigns a solid three out of five stars. The critique notes steady pacing and respectful performances, with filmic ambition slightly offset by uneven tone.

On the Net Flash of Genius Website

The Flash of Genius site at flashofgenius.net provides a hub for ideas and commentary on athletic performance and science. It aggregates articles, multimedia, and profiles related to innovation in sport and human potential.

Flash of Genius Flashofgenius.net

Ex-lawyer sues insurer over Heath Ledger policy

Ledger ex-lawyer John S. LaViolette files suit in July claiming ReliaStar Life Insurance Co has not paid a $10 million policy for Ledger who died January 22, 2008 from an apparent accidental prescription drug overdose in New York City. The insurer cites need for more information on potential misstatements and possible death by own action.

Los Angeles Heath Ledger John S. LaViolette ReliaStar Life Insurance Co Ledger Matilda Rose New York City

Springsteen to headline Super Bowl halftime show

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at the 2009 Super Bowl halftime in Tampa Florida. The NBC NFL release noted the game will be February 1 at Raymond James Stadium with a viewership surpassing 148 million in the U S.

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