Ridley Scott to get 30th American Cinematheque Award

Filmmaker Ridley Scott will be honoured with the 30th American Cinematheque award.
The presentation will take place on October 14 at the Beverly Hilton, reported Deadline.
"The American Cinematheque is extremely pleased to honour Ridley Scott as the 30th recipient of the American Cinematheque award at our celebration this year. To state it simply, Ridley Scott is one of the greatest directors in the history of the motion picture.
"From his first feature, 'The Duelists,' to his most recent, 'The Martian,' the films of Ridley Scott have combined keenly observed humanity with dazzling state-of-the-art effects and design in a style that appeals in equal parts to the eye and to the mind," said Rick Nicita, American Cinematheque chairman.

Scott, 78 was the unanimous choice of the Cinematheque Board of Directors selection committee.
Previous honorees include Tom Cruise, Al Pacino, Reese Witherspoon and "The Martian" actor Matt Damon.