A Critical Choice:

The Viceroy hotel in Santa Monica held the after party for the 2009 Critics Choice Awards on Thursday, January 8, hosted by Diane Lane. The stars came out in droves to party the night away and the choice few to celebrate their awards. (l) Cast of Slumdog Millionaire, Frieda Pinto and Danny Boyle. (r) Richard Gere, recipient of Joel Siegel Award. photos by Mike Tran