The Pitts

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt managed to get secretly married this past weekend….

After nine years together, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have finally gotten married. While their union was one of the most-anticipated in Hollywood history, the A-list couple managed to get hitched secretly in the France hamlet of Correns on Saturday.

They tied the knot at Chateau Miraval in a private nondenominational civil ceremony at a small chapel attended by family and friends, the rep told the AP. Ahead of their nuptials Pitt and Jolie, 39, obtained a marriage license from a local California judge, who also officiated their ceremony in France. 

The couple's six children also chipped in at the nuptials. The "Maleficent" star was walked down the aisle by eldest sons Maddox, 13, and Pax, 10. Daughters Zahara, 9, and Vivienne, 6, threw petals while Shiloh, 8, and Knox, 6, served as ring bearers, the spokesman said.

It's always nice when unattractive people find each other, fall in love, and eventually get married.

There is still hope for the rest of us.

The Pitts

Well, this is kinda sad news...

One of Hollywood's highest profile marriages is over. Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from husband Brad Pitt, citing irreconcilable differences. 

According to the court documents, the pair separated on September 15, two years and one month after they married in August 2014.

While Pitt and Jolie married in 2014 their relationship became the subject of speculation in 2004, when they co-starred in "Mr. & Mrs. Smith." At the time, Pitt was married to actress Jennifer Aniston. In January 2005, Pitt and Aniston announced they were splitting and Aniston filed for divorce a few months later.

I thought they usually seemed happy and certainly did a lot of good, not only with their family, but with the various causes they both supported over the years.

However, there are reports that Brad has had an ongoing weed and alcohol issue, so apparently Angelina had become concerned for her kids (she's seeking full custody and wanting him to just be granted visitation rights...so that does say something).

I know there are two sides to every story, so we'll probably never really know what happened between Brad-Jennifer-Angelina.

But, I'm betting that when Jennifer Aniston heard the news, she was all...

Golden Globes

"We are of peace. Always."

The Golden Globes were entertaining to watch last night. I think Ricky Gervais held back a notch, but certainly managed to keep people entertained. I was pretty happy with most of the wins, Meryl Streep, Jessica Lange, George Clooney and all of the Descendants and Downton Abbey awards.

So, good times.

I'm usually not all the focused on what people are wearing (they're all pretty and can afford to look their photoshopped-best), but a couple of gals really looked great last night. Besides Angelina Jolie (who as I hinted at above, just looks otherworldly in the best possible way), I thought Sofia Vergara looked amazing (loved her "translated" speech when Modern Family won)...



She's beautiful and very funny.

Jodie Foster looked great and seemed to be having a great time at the awards with her two kids, even during Ricky's rant about not being able to talk about Jodie's "beaver".






I also thought that Lea Michele (from Glee) chose a beautiful dress and it looked great on her. As annoyed as I get with her character on the show, I like that she took a chance on an outfit that you'd normally expect on Charlize Theron or...Angelina.



But, honestly, I hope that scientists are stockpiling ample amounts of Brad and Angelina's DNA for use to repopulate our species after the Apocalypse.

They're mighty purty folks.

Here is Brad on the cover of the new W Magazine.

Changeling

This movie is great!

I didn't know much about the film, other than it starred Angelina Jolie and was directed by Clint Eastwood. I knew nothing about the true story that it was based on, so I was prepared for anything.

You should be too.



Angelina plays Christine Collins, a single mom in the 1920's who comes home to find her son missing. The corrupt Los Angeles police department claims to be looking for her son and, when they don't find him, they try to get her to take a different boy (who claims that he is her son) instead.

It's a very interesting look at the time period (which is beautifully shot and costumed) and the sense of powerlessness, especially for women, that ran rampant for most people living here in LA during that time. The fact that it's based on a true story only makes the movie that much more involving and heart-wrenching.

Add it to your list of potential Academy Award nominated films.

I'm sure that Angelina and Clint (and likely, the always reliable John Malkovich) will be on top of every critic's list very soon.

Here is the trailer:

They're gonna need a sitter

The Academy Awards nominations were announced today and Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie each got one (he for "Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and she for "The Changeling"). I really liked both of their films and performaces, so that should be an exciting and hectic night at the Pitt-Jolie household (I need the mascara now....NO, I need the mascara now").



I had only one "she better get nominated" person who I was hoping didn't get overlooked...Taraji P. Henson (she played Brad Pitt's mother in "Benjamin Button"). Thankfully, she wasn't dissed...so I am very excited about her nomination!

Every once in a while, the academy gets it right.



It's also nice that Meryl Streep got nominated for "Doubt" (I have to see that soon!). This is her 15th nomination, which is a record for any performer. She's always so good in any role...it's almost wrong when she doesn't get nominated.

I'm glad that the academy got "Milk" (4 nominations). You just never know how the kids are going to swing for voting with gay-themed films.

Other nominations that are well-deserved are comeback kings Mickey Rourke and Robert Downey Jr., everything for "Benjamin Button" (13 Nominations) and "Slumdog Millionaire" (10 Nominations), Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, Amy Adams, Phillip Seymore Hoffman, and Viola Davis (all three nominated for "Doubt"), Heath Ledger, Marisa Tomei (who was really good and quite naked in "The Wrestler), and Anne Hathaway.

Let the gown shopping begin!

Academy Awards

I actually have early commerical photos that look frighteningly similar to this image...

We had our usual Academy Awards gathering last night and there were several nice moments, like Sean Penn winning Best Actor, along the way (like these hilarious framed images that my friends Joel and Sheldon suprised a few of us with during the red carpet pre-show).

I thought Hugh Jackman did a suprisingly good job hosting the show and really enjoyed his opening number.

Who knew Wolverine could sing that well?



As you can see, Oscar was very suprised that Meryl Streep didn't win for Best Actress. However, she was her usual gracious self and really looked beautiful in her elegant gown.

She's a classy lady, that one.



Joel enjoyed Ben Stiller's Joaquin Phonenix impression at the podium. We're all hoping that Joaquin is just being a lunatic these days as a publicity stunt for his upcoming mockumentary.

If not...I hope he enjoys doing regional theater.



My friend John was disappointed that Jennifer Aniston didn't suddenly leap off the stage and start bitch-slapping Angelina Jolie, who sat there (looking stunning as always) smiling up at her while clinging to Jenn's ex-husband, Brad Pitt.

Angelina would have easily won, so Jenn made the right decision.



Sheldon cheered for all of the "Slumdog Millionaire" awards, mainly because it meant that we'd likely be seeing a lot more Bollywood dancing in the near future.

Sheldon always enjoys a good dance number with colorful costumes and lots of jazz hands.



It was also my friend Andrew's 40th birthday yesterday, so we celebrated that as well. Just like Benjamin Button, Andrew appears to be aging in reverse.

And we all continue to hate him for that daily...

Magnificent

It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a movie as much as I enjoyed Maleficent.



I just loved it.





Angelina Jolie was the emotional center of this movie and she delivers from start to finish. She really pulled everything together.



Great cinematography, quick pace, touching script and you leave with a smile on your face.

How often does that happen?



Loved. It.

The Closet

Thanks to JoeMyGod for posting this touching short film (about 2 1/2 minutes long). It goes to show that a film doesn't need a lot of dialogue or spectacular visual effects to affect an audience on an emotional level.

They had me at "Hello".



Also, the one little boy looks like a young Angelina Jolie.

I'm glad scientists have moved forward with cloning her.

It's a good thing.

Pale Face

Angelina Jolie, as Maleficent, is looking pretty cool on the new latest cover of Entertainment Weekly.

Although, I doubt she'll be doing any Bain de Soleil ads anytime soon.

Magnificent

A new poster for Angelina Jolie's Maleficent was released today and, even with giant horns, she's pretty stunning.

Can't wait to see this when it opens May 30th.

Mirror, Mirror

What must that be like?

To walk through life looking like you just stepped off of Mount Olympus...

Regardless of what people may of may not like about Angelina Jolie, I really think that she is one of the most beautiful creatures on this planet.

And that Brad guy isn't hard on the eyes either.

I really need to update my Cybil Sherpard lighting...

J&J

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux got engaged over the weekend...

Justin Theroux popped the question Friday and the actress, 43, happily accepted. Fans of the duo shouldn't be surprised – it's been a fabulous 15 months for Aniston and Theroux, 41, who first met while filming Wanderlust in May 2011. 

It was rumored that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were going to get married over the weekend as well (but they didn't).

I wonder if Justin was hoping to steal a little of their thunder if they had.

One never knows...does one?

Maleficent

Here is the first photo released from Disney's upcoming feature Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie.

Production is now underway on the update to the 1959 animated classic Sleeping Beauty.


Disney has released the first image of the actress as the villainess in this live-action twist, which focuses not on the good princess Aurora, but on the backstory that led Maleficent to turn against the fairy-tale kingdom.



She certainly looks the part.

Exciting.

Street Fighters

With summer just a few months away, it means that some of the big action movies are headed into theaters very soon. Here are two that I'm looking forward to seeing...

The first is Salt, with Angelina Jolie.

Say what you will about her personal life, but very few gals can kick-ass as hardcore as she does in a movie.



The second film is Knight and Day, with Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz.



Although he still creeps me out in interviews, I will say that, like Popcorn and Sour Patch Kids, Tom Cruise is best enjoyed in the theater doing what he does best...

Being crazy and driving captive women around the world to protect his identity.

If Katie Holmes had taken over the Cameron Diaz role, the movie would just have been a flashy travel documentary.

Maleficent Trailer

The first trailer for Maleficent was released today...



Although it looks very "Disney"...it also looks like Angelina Jolie is really gonna rock those horns!

The movie opens May 30th.

Slumming

The Oscar's should be interesting this year...

"Slumdog Millionaire" won Best Drama, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Original Score last night at the Golden Globe Awards ceremony. That's pretty amazing for a small film, considering the competition it was up against. I saw the movie this weekend and, although I initially didn't have any desire to see it, it turned out to be a really good movie.

Not at all what I expected...



The best actor/actress awards also provided some interesting surprises.

Kate Winslet won Best Actress in a Drama, beating out Meryl Streep and Angelina Jolie (who really was great in "Changeling"). She was obviously as suprised as anyone to win, which always makes for the best speeches.



Mickey Rourke won for "The Wrestler", which just seems like one of those perfect comeback projects with a role for someone who was once very famous and messed up his life (and face) getting to play someone who was very famous, then messed up his life.

I'm all for second chances in life and, surprisingly, am looking forward to seeing that film (no matter how much I hate boxing and botoxing).

Tres Jolie

I saw Salt this week and really enjoyed it.






It's really well-directed, action-packed, and is very similar in look/feel to the Bourne Identity movies, but with Angelina beautifully serving up the can of Whoop-ass instead of Matt Damon.



So, if you're in the mood for dinner and a movie this weekend...

Don't pass on the Salt.