Oh, Oscars and their after-stories! Rap icon Eminem took the audience by surprise when he took the stage to perform his hit, Lose Yourself, it was however, director Martin Scorsese’s reaction to the music that had netizens opening their mouth. In a zoom-in picture by eagle-eyed fans we see the legend director struggling to keep his eyes open.
Watch the video here:
Martin Scorsese rocking out to Eminem. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/n7Z6htHWBq
— Tyler Meyer (@tylerjmeyer) February 10, 2020
As usual, some tweeple came to Scorsese’s rescue with many tweeting that the Eminem’s music might not really be Scorsese’s cup of tea while others tweeted that the legendary director was falling asleep during the show.
‘Martin Scorsese’s reaction to Eminem deserves a documentary film nomination’ one user tweeted.
‘Big thank you to the cameraman who showed us Martin Scorsese falling asleep during Eminem’s performance’ another added.
‘Martin Scorsese watching Eminem at the Oscars is everyone’s parents watching Eminem at the Oscars.’
The rapper’s appearance was a major surprise for everyone. ‘Look, if you had another shot, another opportunity… thanks for having me @TheAcademy. Sorry it took me 18 years to get here’ Em tweeted.
As for the Oscars, Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite took home the most awards with 4 Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best International Feature Film and Best Original Screenplay. Joaquin Phoenix and Renne Zellweger took home the much-deserving award as Best Actor and Actress in lead roles for Joker and Judy.