60 Minutes: Nov 13
Brad Pitt "is ready to call it a day," 60 Minutes reckons.
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Is Brad Pitt ready to quit?
“The world’s biggest film star is ready to call it a day,” 60 Minutes reckons.
Or maybe he’d just had a long day of interviews and was ready to retire for the night. Dunno.
High Stakes
Everyone knows it. Even police admit they’re fighting a losing battle against the illegal drug industry. But the war just got even harder. Right now, in Australia, you can get the potent effects of ecstasy, cocaine or cannabis straight over the counter and completely legally – thanks to the booming industry in synthetic drugs. By mimicking their illicit counterparts with clever chemistry, the drug makers can stay one step ahead of the law. And while our police and politicians play catch up, the men behind these crafty alternatives have become a new breed of drug lord – untouchable, unstoppable and very, very rich.
Reporter: Liz Hayes
Producer: Stephen Rice
Being Brad
He’s got the most confident swagger in the business. And who could blame him? Even compared to other Hollywood stars, Brad Pitt’s life is utterly charmed. With looks that make women go weak at the knees, he shares his life with the equally stunning Angelina Jolie. Together they balance their happy brood of children with careers that go from strength to strength. But when Tara Brown spent some time with him in Tokyo this week, the man who has it all, dropped a bombshell. At the peak of his fame, the world’s biggest film star is ready to call it a day.
Reporter: Tara Brown
Producers: Stephen Taylor, Sandra Cleary
Time Bomb
Imagine a job where the slip of your finger can mean sudden death. Every day, Australia’s navy clearance divers put their lives on the line, dismantling bombs on battlefields like Afghanistan and Iraq. But lately their steady hands have been needed closer to home. In Papua New Guinea there are areas that hold deadly reminders of World War Two – bombs, mines and mortars left behind by the Japanese occupation. Just watching these guys work is heart-stopping and fascinating. Because our bomb disposal exercise became a mission of discovery.
Reporter: Liam Bartlett
Producer: Nick Greenaway
7:30pm Sunday on Nine.
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10 Responses
I did however like Brad’s fine China teacup, shown for a few seconds when he showed more interest in his beverages than the questions.
Yes that interview was woeful and embarrassing. Why did they keep switching to shots of Tara (and the rash)? You could tell Pitt was bored with the inane questions. Sixty minutes is just a longer version of ACA.
Spot on OzJ. It was frankly embarrassing watching Tara attempt questions to Brad. Did you see the nervous rash on her neck? Clearly she was star-struck, clearly she was flustered, clearly she was just another palpitating, drooling fan who happened to have a camera crew in tow.
What’s happened to 60 Minutes? It used to be professional.
Maybe Brad is just looking for a pay rise.
Brad was on NPRs Fresh Air a months back; forget 60 Min
npr.org/2011/09/22/140629778/brad-pitt-moneyball-life-and-the-stalkerazzi
I’m glad, it’s like he’s the only actor around. Nothing worse than watching a good movie with typecast actors.
Brad Pitt is at the “Peak” of his career?? I don’t think so. A great guy I am sure and a good actor but his peak was she time ago.
When it comes to celebrity interviews, 60 minutes generally has only two approaches. There’s the “provoke them and hope for an outburst or a walk-out”. Or there’s the “flirt with them and make us look like best pals”. So… Tara Brown and Brad. Guess it will be the latter.
“I’m ready to quit……….and see my movie which is out in the cinema this week.”
Oh yes! cause’ 60 minutes would know. It used to be so much better than Sunday Night, no real difference anymore.