Pride goeth before a fall. Its a saying thats as old as time. Or at least as old as The Book of Proverbs. Credit: Cohen Media Group The water-logged foremans name is Yasser (Kamel El Basha). Ticked off by being doused, Yasser tells his men to fix the pipe without Tonys consent. This sets the hotheaded Tony off. Over the powerful-but-not-terribly-subtle next hour and a half, this molehill becomes an Everest-sized mountain....

Oscar Isaac will step into the role of the titular brooding Danish prince inHamlet. The Sam Gold-directed production will bow at The Public Theater in June. Alls well that ends well. Credit: Mike Marsland/WireImage This is Oscar Isaacs third Public Theater Shakespeare production. Complete casting will be announced soon. Musical direction, composition, and performance will be provided by cellist Ernst Reijseger. Single tickets are on sale starting March 30. Hamletstarts previews on June 20 and opens on July 13, running through September 3 at the Anspacher Theater....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. This awards season marks a moment for small films with big ideas. They also all happen to be independently financed works distributed without the help of the major studios. Credit: Dale Robinette That is, unless 20th Century Fox scores a nomination for its inspiring period drama,Hidden Figures. Who fills out the last two slots? Stone and Portman are locks. This is one year the Academy would benefit from expanding their field of nominees....

She’s been called France’s Meryl Streep. “All of that makes it exceptionable and particularly worthwhile to be happy about.” “I think the film is very daring in the way it analyzes this woman’s reaction. It doesn’t show a woman as people think she should be. It shows a woman who is true to herself. That is important.” Her character’s actions prompted her to bring up the Women’s March from the past weekend....

The ban has since been halted by judicial decisions, but Farhadi has maintained his position. So weve asked ourselves: What can cinema do? We believe there is no best country, best gender, best religion or best color. Credit: Greg Doherty/Getty Images; Gabriel Olsen/FilmMagic; Allen Berezovsky/WireImage Human rights are not something you have to apply for. They simply exist for everybody. By dedicating the Oscar to them, we wish to express to them our deep respect and solidarity....

How many trophies has Mahershala Ali won so far? Is Viola Davisreallythe frontrunner for Best Supporting Actress? Credit: Dale Robinette/Lionsgate; David Bornfriend/A24; Guy Ferrandis Paul Drinkwater/NBC Dale Robinette Claire Folger Dale Robinette David Bornfriend Paramount Pictures

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. The actress paired the close-fitting number with a choker necklace and a clasp-top clutch purse. BEST: Chris Evans Presenter Chris Evans stole the show in a bold blue suit. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images BEST: Emma Stone Emma Stone went for gold in a vintage-inspired metallic gown. The Best Actress nominee (La La Land) added drop earrings to accent her Givenchy Couture look....

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Oscar costume nominees walk through how they brought their sketches to life. Here, their designers take you on a journey from sketch to screen. Sketch by Mary Zophres; Designs by Colleen Atwood, Sketch by Warren Holder; Sketch by Consolata Boyle; Sketch by Consolata Boyle When he embraced them, they became part of the language of the film. The production kicked off with some intensive planning....

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed the 10 remaining films eligible for the best visual effects Oscar, ranging from the trippy Marvel visuals ofDoctor Strangeto the titular creatures ofFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. This years shortlist includesDoctor Strange, Fantastic Beasts, Captain America: Civil War, Arrival, The BFG, Deepwater Horizon, The Jungle Book, Kubo and the Two Strings,andPassengers. Rogue One: A Star Wars Storyis also on the list, and with the film hitting theaters this weekend, its drawn both high praise and scathing criticism for a certain digitally-rendered character....

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. This is being watched live by millions of people in 225 countries that now hate us, Kimmel said. Meryl Streep has phoned it in from more than 50 films over the course of her lackluster career. MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images The host then asked Streep to stand and take a bow, leading to a standing ovation. Candy Falls From the Sky and the Stars Love It Stars get hungry at awards shows....

A handful of celebrities accessorized their formal wear with blue ACLU ribbons, to signify solidarity with the organization. Theres only one Braveheart in this room, and hes not going to unite us either. I come from Italy; I work around the world, he said. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; George Pimentel/FilmMagic; Ben Peterson/Getty Images This is for all the immigrants. So when hewon the Oscar(his second), he wasnt able to receive it in person....

Every year it seems like the office Oscar pool is won or lost on the three short films categories. LIVE ACTION SHORTS The five films in this category are split between topical and whimsical. It will be interesting to see which mood Oscar voters respond to. DenmarksSilent Nightsrevolves around the relationship between an overly trusting Danish woman and a desperate immigrant from Ghana. FrancesEnnemis Interieursis a far more nuanced approach to immigration....

See photos of stars at the 89th Academy Awards Ruth Negga Meryl Streep Brie Larson Chris Evans Javier Bardem Faye Dunaway Jamie Dornan and Amelia Warner Kate McKinnon Kate Arrington and Michael Shannon Naomie Harris Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington Jim Parsons Jeremy Renner Rosalind Ross and Mel Gibson Sara Bareilles Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson Viola Davis Ryan Gosling Charlize Theron Emma Stone Priyanka Chopra Busy Philipps Jeff Bridges and Susan Bridges Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Laura Dern Tarell Alvin McCraney Scarlett Johansson Alicia Vikander Nicole Kidman Halle Berry Salma Hayek Olivia Hamilton and Damien Chazelle Janelle Monae Mahershala Ali Michelle Williams Casey Affleck Dakota Johnson Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso David Oyelowo Dev Patel Michael J....