Chris Rock praises Oscars 2015 host Neil Patrick Harris and says he would host again
CHRIS Rock, who was heavily criticised for his hosting of the 2005 Oscars, has his say on the band of haters of Neil Patrick Harris’ Oscars role.
New Movies
Don't miss out on the headlines from New Movies. Followed categories will be added to My News.
LIKE Neil Patrick Harris, comedian Chris Rock copped plenty of flak when he hosted the Oscars in 2005.
In Sydney to promote his latest movie Top Five on Thursday, the 50-year-old writer, director and star said he’d happily have another crack at the high profile gig.
“If they asked me, I would do it. I’d love to,” Rock said.
“But they have got so many great choices ahead of me.
“I am sure it’s Ellen’s job every year, if she wants it. If not, the rest of us just stand in line.”
Promoting a movie is hard, hard work. #TopFive #Australia pic.twitter.com/QExmCLQGiw
— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) March 5, 2015CHRIS ROCK: HOLLYWOOD IS A ‘WHITE INDUSTRY’
CHRIS ROCK: THE ROLES I SHOULD NOT HAVE REJECTED
Rock also had some words of support for this year’s much-maligned host, who failed to rise above the exceptionally poor writing.
“I thought Neil was great. To me Neil Patrick Harris should host everything. He should host the Soul Train awards, the Special Olympics, if they have a host Neil should do it.”
OSCARS 2015: BEST AND WORST OF NEIL PATRICK HARRIS
OSCARS 2015: THE WINNERS AND LOSERS
For Rock, sledging is simply part of the job description.
“I just look at it as: how can I be funny in front of the most people? I don’t think the Super Bowl is not a place to do comedy but you can do it on the Oscars.”
Kicking with the fans. On my way to the first screening here in Australia. #TopFive pic.twitter.com/ujNrONrfQI
— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) March 4, 2015Sydney fans are the best. #TopFive pic.twitter.com/TPM4BFmqaP
— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) March 4, 2015Originally published as Chris Rock praises Oscars 2015 host Neil Patrick Harris and says he would host again
Fans divided over film’s controversial ending
28 Years Later has perhaps the weirdest ending to a movie you’ll see this year – and it has viewers fiercely divided. WARNING: Spoilers.
Star unrecognisable in ‘career-defining’ role
Fans are in a frenzy after a Hollywood superstar debuted a brand new platinum blonde look in a trailer for an upcoming film.
Attenborough uncovers horrifying footage
Truly shocking footage in Sir David Attenborough’s new film has never been seen by the public before - and he hopes it’ll spur swift action.
Star’s truly wild ‘twincest’ sex scene debuts
The sequel to Blake Lively’s hit A Simple Favor features one of the wildest sex scenes you’ll see on screen all year. WARNING: Spoilers.
Let the kernels fly! Aussie cinema celebrates ‘chicken jockey’ chaos
Teens have flocked to a special screening of the new Minecraft movie – but this time the cinema encouraged the absolute chaos that unfolded when those infamous words were heard.
‘Honestly never thought I’d end up here’: Terrifying true story hits big screen
A powerful new Australian film based on the real-life imprisonment of Brisbane journalist Peter Greste opens in cinemas on Thursday, with an acting legend in the main role.