Finally: Billy Bob Thornton interviews Joaquin Phoenix

I think Billy Bob’s the one doing the interviewing, but it’s hard to tell. If ever there was a skit whose humor lay entirely in its concept, with no need of actual performance, it’s this one, but the Joaquin Phoenix impersonation had me cracking up anyway. Not sure why — any guy with a beard and a pair of sunglasses should be able to hug himself and look distracted — but darned if they didn’t nail it.

You’ll pleased to know that BBT’s band took the stage last night in Ontario, as promised, notwithstanding the train wreck heard ’round the world. The performance … didn’t go that well.