'The Artist' wins Electricity crix honors

Michel Hazanavicius's quiet film "The Artist" snapped up the Washington, D.C. Area Film Experts Association's top prize for the best Film on Monday. Martin Scorsese won Best Director for his three dimensional love letter to cinema, "Hugo."George Clooney and Michelle Williams required home leading acting kudos for his or her operate in "The Descendants" and "My Week with Marilyn," correspondingly. The supporting acting honours visited Albert Brooks for "Drive" and Octavia Spencer for "The Assistance.Inch The cast from the summer time comedy hit "Bridesmaids" required home the award for the best ensemble.The victory for Hazanavicius' homage towards the talkies transition comes almost per week following the pic was introduced because the top prize champion for that NY Film Experts Circle. The WAFCA also granted the film Best Score for Ludovic Bource's music.Modified and original script kudos visited Alexander Payne, Nate Faxon and Jim Rash for "The Descendants" and can Reiser for "50/50," correspondingly.The WAFCA is jeopardized of professional film experts located in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. The 45 people have organizations in TV, radio, print and also the web.For any full listing of those who win, visit world wide web.dcfilmcritics.com. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com