I just remembered that in Colbert's monologue last night, he went over a list of his most noteworthy and high brow movies. He mentioned English Patient.... and some other ones in the same vein.

So yeah, he was making it look like a good guy who has brought much joy in the world is getting the shaft.

But, when the audience cheered at the news of his firing, he had to do a little soft shoe.

He is in between a rock and a hard place.