Directed by Mark Tonderai, House at the End of the Street (2012) is a good mix of horror and psychological thriller. The story concerns a mother and daughter that move next door to a house that was the scene of a grizzly double-murder… of which the killer was never caught. Chills, tension and surprises lurk in the scenes. Jennifer Lawrence is cute in her role. Elizabeth Shue is good as the mother. The supporting cast is great as well, including Max Thieriot, Gil Bellows, Eva Link and Allie MacDonald.
House at the End of the Street. 2012: Jennifer Lawrence
House at the End of the Street. 2012: Jennifer Lawrence
House at the End of the Street. 2012: Jennifer Lawrence
House at the End of the Street. 2012
House at the End of the Street. 2012: Jennifer Lawrence
House at the End of the Street. 2012: Jennifer Lawrence
House at the End of the Street. 2012: Jennifer Lawrence
House at the End of the Street. 2012: Jennifer Lawrence
House at the End of the Street. 2012: Jennifer Lawrence
House at the End of the Street. 2012: Jennifer Lawrence
House at the End of the Street. 2012: Jennifer Lawrence
House at the End of the Street. 2012: Jennifer Lawrence
House at the End of the Street. 2012: Jennifer Lawrence
House at the End of the Street. 2012: Jennifer Lawrence
House at the End of the Street. 2012: Jennifer Lawrence
Co-written and directed by David O. Russell, American Hustle (2013) started receiving accolades, fanfare and critical success even before it was released. The story is loosely based on the FBI ABSCAM operation of the late 1970's. Offering great insights into the art of the con, the interrelations between the criminals and law enforcement are blurred and fascinating. A few scenes in American Hustle were filmed at the picturesque Worcester Art Museum, with Rembrandt's "Saint Bartholomew", the European Galleries and the Renaissance Court nicely featured. The scene stated that the Rembrandt painting is a fake, which it isn't, but Saint Bartholomew took a hit for the team. I was on set for filming at the museum, which took one full morning to shoot. The scenes were hushed, with the HVAC briefly silenced to eliminate background noise, and the cast and crew were pleasant all-around. Top-notch acting runs from start to finish. Christian Bale and Bradley Cooper are excellent as the male leads. Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Adams, both clad in stylish form-fitting open front dresses in 1970's fashion, are radiant and exceptional in their respective roles. The supporting cast is great as well, including Jeremy Renner, Louis C.K. and Robert De Niro.
Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams: American Hustle
Christian Bale and Amy Adams: American Hustle
Jennifer Lawrence: American Hustle
Jennifer Lawrence: American Hustle
Jennifer Lawrence: American Hustle
Jennifer Lawrence: American Hustle
Christian Bale and Bradley Cooper at Worcester Art Museum: American Hustle
Saint Bartholomew. by Rembrandt van Rijn: American Hustle
Christian Bale and Bradley Cooper at Worcester Art Museum: American Hustle
Amy Adams: American Hustle
Jennifer Lawrence and Christian Bale: American Hustle
Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Adams: American Hustle
Jennifer Lawrence: American Hustle
Jennifer Lawrence: American Hustle
filming "American Hustle" at the Worcester Art Museum
