Museum of the American Gangster the shooting of Pretty Boy Floyd. The former speakeasy has a history of its own; the building is the former residence of Walter Scheib. The exhibit is currently open. It is also possible to tour the old speakeasy. July 24, 2010 marked the twentieth anniversary of the release of "Goodfellas". This milestone was celebrated with a private screening hosted by Henry Hill for a select group of invitees at the Museum of the American Gangster. Museum of the American Gangster The Museum of the American Gangster is a two-room museum located at 80 St. Mark's Place in the East Village,
American Gangster (film) as a rock", and that it was "far too convinced of its import to be any fun." Giving "American Gangster" a two out of five stars, Peter Bradshaw of "The Guardian" was disappointed with Washington's acting, asserting, "He doesn't seem to relax and enjoy himself in the role, or even inhabit it very satisfyingly." He resumed: "He never has the menace of his dirty cop in "Training Day", and we don't see anything like the transformation from street-hustler to leader in "Malcolm X". That shoulder-shimmying swagger is rarely seen, and the brand-classic robes of "American Gangster" sit on him heavily."