Monday, January 30, 2012. Arlington Theater.

The red carpet was jammed with press, there was a crush at the barricades, and the house was packed for the tribute. Teen Press members Oli and Dia were ready, and got to talk with the American Riviera Award recipient, Martin Scorsese (the first director so honored), his presenter Sir Ben Kingsley, and moderator Leonard Maltin. And then listen to a tribute full of conversation con brio, movie clips chosen by Scorsese himself, and a moving speech by Sir Ben. An evening to remember!