While the pacing might be slow for some, American Hustle never lacks in humor, emotion, or nostalgia. It is an entirely immersive experience, accentuated by the superb performances and sharp direction.
“Silver Linings Playbook” is a beautifully crafted film that delivers an impactful, emotionally charged viewing experience. Though it treads through tumultuous topics like mental health and marital issues, it does so with grace, humor, and palpable humanity.
David Russell was born in New York City, New York, the son of Maria (née Muzio) and Bernard Russell, who was a sales executive for Simon & Schuster. His father was from a Russian Jewish family, while his mother was Italian American and Catholic. He was raised in an atheist household.
A fictional film set in the alluring world of one of the most extraordinary scandals of the 1970s, American Hustle tells the story of brilliant con man Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale), who along with his equally cunning and seductive partner Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) is forced to work for a wild FBI agent
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire follows on the heels of 2012’s blockbuster cinematic success, The Hunger Games – and takes the worldwide phenomenon sparked by Suzanne Collins’ best-selling books into a new chapter that deepens the story and propels it forward. Critically acclaimed, the first film introduced audiences to the intriguing dystopian culture of Panem.
The Weinstein Company presents Silver Linings Playbook, a family drama, comedy and love story based on the bestselling novel by Matthew Quick, written and directed by David O. Russell. Starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro