Nobel Son

Synopsis

The film is about Barkley Michaelson (Bryan Greenberg) who is struggling to finish his Ph.D. thesis when his father, the learned Eli Michaelson (Alan Rickman), wins the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. But Eli's past indiscretions begin to collide with the present. When Barkley is kidnapped on the eve of his father accepting the prize, Eli refuses to pay the ransom. So starts a game of intrigue and deception that proves that payback's a bitch.

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  • Eliza Dushku on 'Dollhouse' and 'Nobel Son'

    Published on: 2008-12-12 18:46:17.0

    Eliza Dushku has sat down with Crave Online to talk about her latest projects, including her role as 'City Hall' in 'Nobel Son'. Dushku gushes about the 'great' script and shares her experiences working closely with screenplay writers Jody Savin and Randy Miller. She also talks about her character including her fashion and twisted ways. Dushku goes on to talk about her production company, and covering a broad range of genres. 'Nobel Son' is out in theaters now.

    "...A lot of it was some of my own wardrobe. It was kind of a smorgasbord of different pieces but those boots that I wear were these little boots that I picked up in Paris a couple years ago that I love. They were just comfortable and it's a little bit Bohemian and a little bit what she has picked up off the street or at a flea market. She just kind of puts on what makes her feel pretty..."

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  • Exlusive Interview: Alan Rickman

    Published on: 2008-12-12 00:50:55.0

    Moviehole has caught up with Alan Rickman on his latest role as 'Eli Michaelson' in 'Nobel Son'. Rickman talks about his character, a type he has never played before and his techniques for being able to play him effectively. He also talks about finding more challenging roles, working with Tim Burton, and what's in store for the future. 'Nobel Son' stars Alan Rickman, Mary Steenburgen, Bill Pullman, Eliza Dushku, and Danny DeVito. 

    "...I think it's like any movie. It has its life. And it's not a question of being glad or anything at all. You know, there is a very big resolution to the story. And that's still got to be lived through. And, you know, I'm looking forward to that, at the moment..."

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  • Nobel Son, Bill Pullman Interview

    Published on: 2008-12-05 19:33:53.0

    MoviesOnline has caught up with Bill Pullman on his latest film 'Nobel Son'. Pullman talks about his character, the chemistry with his co-stars, and working with Alan Rickman. He also talks about his smaller independant films, as well as his big films, working with Eliza Dushku again, and crushes involved in the process. 'Nobel Son' stars Alan Rickman, Bryan Greenberg, Eliza Dashku, Danny DeVito and Bill Pullman. You can see 'Nobel Son' in theaters now.

    "...the tone of is kind of different than in a highly, highly marketed commercial studio movie. There’s an eccentricity about it that if you’re looking to make a big lot of money off a movie, that stuff gets taken out pretty quick because it’s either going to confuse people, they don’t know the product that they’re sampling, that kind of talk..."

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