Vegas crix say 'The Artist' tops

''The Artist'' continues its winning ways among critics' because the Vegas Film Experts Society 2011 bestows its greatest recognition around the quiet pic. Additionally to winning the Sierra for the best picture, the Michel Hazanavicius flick also required home wins for the best actor for Jean Dujardin, best score for Ludovic Bource, costume design for Mark Bridges and art design for Gregory S. Hooper. Within the other acting groups, Michelle Williams won best actress on her submit ''My Week with Marilyn,'' while Albert Brooks (''Drive'') and Melissa McCarthy (''Bridesmaids'') rounded the supporting nods. Brooks seemed to be honored using the org's William Holden Lifetime Achievement Award. Nicholas Winding Refn won for the best helmer for ''Drive.'' The LVFCS consists of selected print, television and internet film experts within the Vegas area. Contact Erin Maxwell at erin.maxwell@variety.com