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Brad Pitt Delivers as the Curious Benjamin Button

PopSugarUK — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:00:00 -0800

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a marvel of storytelling, special effects and acting, with an awesome performance from Brad Pitt as the eponymous character who is born an old man and becomes physically younger as the years pass by. The interiors and locations beautifully evoke the different eras the tale charts, from the First World War to the twenty-first century, but it's the film's moving portrayal of mortality that held me captivated.

Cate Blanchett gives a subtle performance as Benjamin's love interest, Daisy, and is as convincing in her portrayal of a dancer in her twenties as she is in old age. My girl Buzz found their relationship to be worth the admission price, and it is breathtaking to watch their physical transformations moving in opposite directions. There is strong support from Taraji P. Henson, who plays Benjamin's mother figure, Queenie, and from Tilda Swinton, whom Benjamin meets during one of his port adventures while he's working on a tug boat.

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Brad Pitt has spoken about the effect the film had on his outlook on life:

"I was reminded that time is short, and you want to have that time be of personal value. Am I halfway, over halfway [through life]? Do I have a couple of years left? Or am I going to get hit by a car when I walk out of here? I don't know. So I want to make sure that I am not wasting that time."

Although the film is fully deserving of its mammoth thirteen Oscar nominations, it isn't quite the perfect article. For a movie loosely based on a short story (by F. Scott Fitzgerald), it is surprisingly long with a running time of two and three quarter hours. Parts of the story do drag, and it could have benefited from more cuts in the editing suite. Having said that, though, I still found myself leaving the cinema feeling like I'd experienced an epic, and would definitely recommend it as a must see film of the year. Check out the trailer and give it a try.

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The Inspired Interiors of Benjamin Button

CasaSugar — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:00:37 -0800

Since I'm a romantic at heart, I couldn't resist The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. The love story between Benjamin (Brad Pitt) and Daisy (Cate Blanchett), which anchors the film, swept me away, while the amazing interiors, in hotels and homes ranging from Russia to New Orleans, kept me entranced. Here, Benjamin and Daisy laze together under a canopied bed. To cultivate a similar romance in your own home, try the Sheer Canopy Drape ($39.99) from Pottery Barn. To see more interiors from the film, check out the slideshow. Photos courtesy of Paramount Pictures

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Brad Breaks From the Kids to Attend to Button Business

PopSugarUK — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:00:00 -0800

After arriving to lots of screams at Tokyo Airport yesterday with Angelina and all their adorable kids, Brad Pitt joined director David Fincher for a more sedate experience at The Curious Case of Benjamin Button press conference at the Grand Hyatt. As the film opens here in the UK on 6 Feb., I'm hoping Brad and Ange will be bringing their gorgeous family to our shores before they discover if all those Oscar nominations convert to wins at the ceremony on 22 Feb. The Jolie-Pitt clan will then be getting ready to settle in to their new £40million mansion in Long Island in March.

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I Love Your ShopStyle: Inspired, Benjamin Button

FabSugar — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:00:22 -0800

If you haven't seen The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, I highly suggest you check it out. I'm not the only one smitten with the movie. Tanita Pe loved the movie so much, she created a Benjamin Button-inspired look highlighting a marvelous trench coat and amazing accessories. Her mix of modern clothing and vintage jewels is perfection; I call it laid-back luxe.

Brad and Angelina Continue Their Tokyo Trip

PopSugar — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:29:28 -0800

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie smiled and worked the red carpet together, posing with David Fincher at the Benjamin Button premiere in Tokyo earlier today. The actors signed autographs for the large crowd of enthusiastic fans, who were just as thrilled to see them as they were when the entire adorable family arrived in Japan a few days ago. At yesterday's press conference, Brad commented on his life being as dramatic as his character Benjamin's, saying, "I have six children now so it doesn't get more dramatic than that." With their latest mini mes bringing even more excitement to their lives, this is the kind of drama the Jolie-Pitts can enjoy.

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Brad and Angelina Celebrate Their Oscar Nods in Paris

PopSugar — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:30:10 -0800

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie made for a picture-perfect couple in Paris today at yet another premiere of Benjamin Button. The events must be even more fun now that the film has raked in 13 Oscar nominations, but it's an equally great day for Angelina, who scored a nod for Changeling. When asked how the actors feel about their respective honors, they said:

Angelina: "Working with Clint Eastwood was a reward in itself that will last me a lifetime. It has been an exceptional year for acting, and I am honored to be in the company of these talented actors whose performances all deserve this recognition."
Brad: "[It's] a great honor for the movie. I'm especially happy for [best director nominee] David Fincher, for without him there would be no Ben Button."

Angelina also talked about how excited she is about Kung Fu Panda's nomination, and we can't wait to see the beautiful couple cheer on all of their movies from the audience next month.

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In the News: Benjamin Button House Is Up For Grabs

CasaSugar — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:00:00 -0800

The New Orleans home of Brad Pitt's character in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button can now be the setting of your own life story. The 7800-square-foot Victorian mansion in NOLA's Garden District is on the market for $2.85 million.To hear more details about the property, read more.

With six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a large yard, a library, a music room, and a reception hall along with incredible architectural details, the house is a prime example of old New Orleans architecture: built for entertaining. Unfortunately, I have no interior photos to share, but according to the real estate agent for the property, "It's much nicer than what people saw in the movie." Referring to the O'Hara cotton plantation in Gone With the Wind, she says, "It's more like Tara the than a home for old people." I actually passed by the house a few times while the movie was filming and swooned over the exterior, but then again, New Orleans is known for its coveted cribs.
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Oscar Nominated Brad Pitt Has 14 Reasons to Celebrate

PopSugar — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:30:55 -0800

Brad Pitt and his friend Benjamin Button director, David Fincher, awkwardly posed together at their photo call in Paris earlier today. Note: it looks like Mr. Pitt may have been a bit forgetful when he put on his pants since they're unzipped - oops. While it may have been afternoon there, early this morning in LA both men were nominated for Oscars. The film received 13 nods total including Best Actor, Director and Picture, scoring the most of any movie this year. It's his and hers nods for the Jolie-Pitts this year as Angelina is up for Best Actress in Changeling. Whether or not they're favored to win, sounds like their award-worthy PDA will be on the Oscars red carpet in February.

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Brad and Angelina Suit Up, Smile, and Bring Button to Berlin

PopSugar — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:30:00 -0800

After their dinner date this weekend, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie got dressed up for the Benjamin Button premiere in Berlin today. His mustache isn't gone yet, but it is a trimmed-down version. Angelina smiled big and flashed one bling earring to go with her cream pantsuit and loose updo while signing autographs and posing with fans. Wherever these two go they bring a dose of glamour, and with two movies up for so many nominations they'll keep brightening up award season.

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Chace and Mary-Kate Are Curious About Benjamin Button

PopSugar — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:00:00 -0800

While the stars of the movie didn't make it, some big names hit the red carpet at a NY screening of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button last night. The movie scored all the big Golden Globe nominations walking away with five total. Mary-Kate Olsen's role in The Wackness wasn't quite recognized by the HFPA but she was happy to come out and see the unusual looking film. Ciara pulled off a daring dress while Chace Crawford stepped it up but skipped the tie. At least he didn't have Taylor Momsen with him as a date since we agree the age difference is a bit much. While the movie doesn't hit theaters until Christmas day, audiences are already pretty curious about seeing it.

To see more from the premiere including Danny Masterson, Ciara, Moby, Lauren Bush and others just read more.

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Images include: Mary-Kate Olsen, Ciara, Chace Crawford, Danny Masterson, Moby, Lauren Bush

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