One of the main talking points of the Oscars, other than Jennifer Aniston presenting an award in front of a Brad and Angelina (whoopdeedoo), was Ben Stiller dressing as Joaquin Phoenix's hip hop hobo (a fake beard and sunglasses completed the transformation) when presenting the Best Cinematography award with Natalie Portman.
For some reason, his aping was cut from last night's highlight's show, so here's a handy video. For those unable to sneak a peek at such things in work, here's a rough transcript of events:
Natalie: "I'm sorry, this is ridiculous. You're chewing gum at the Oscars."
Ben: "OK, I'll take it out." *sticks gum on podium*
Natalie reads more facts regarding the wonders of cinematography before informing Ben that it's his turn to read something off the autocue.
Ben: "Oh, that's right Nataile. I heard the Slumdog Millionaire was shot entirely on this cell phone" *forgets to pull out mobile from pocket*
Natalie: "What's going on with you?"
Ben: "Nothing, I just want to retire from being the funny guy."
Natalie: "You look like you live in a Hasidic meth lab... Whaddaya wanna do?"
Ben: "I dunno *looks around* maybe cinematography... " *wanders off*
Is this not a testament that Joaquin's new hip hop venture, as chronicled by Casey Affleck, is for a spoof documentary? Would Hollywood openly take the mick out of someone who could possibly have severe mental health issues? Apologies... stupid question.
