CineVegas '05 Celebrates Vegas'
6-24-05
CineVegas attracted a nice spectrum of celebs this year, who came out for honors. Actor Christopher Walken received the Marquee Award. Two of the festival's creative advisory board members, Dennis Hopper and former New York Times critic Elvis Mitchell joined actors Laurence Fishburn and Joe Pesci for the event, which included an informal discussion highlighting Walkens' career, moderated by Mitchell.

Legendary actress Ann-Margret received the fest's Centennial Award the following night, with Tony Curtis presenting the honor, while Nicolas Cage took the "Half-Life Award" 24 hours later. Samantha Morton also won a "Half-Life Award" on the final Friday of the festival, and directors George A. Romero ("Night of the Living Dead") and Wim Wenders ("Buena Vista Social Club") were each presented the Vanguard Director Award.

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