This week, we discuss two films connected to American author Dennis Lehane.

The first is Live by Night (2016), an American crime drama set in the 1920s. The film, an adaptation of Lehane’s novel, stars Ben Affleck, who also served as screenwriter and director on the project. It was a huge flop upon release, netting a meagre $22.7 million from a $90 million budget.

The second is Mona Lisa (1986), a British crime drama co-written and directed by Neil Jordan. The film stars Bob Hoskins, who earned an Academy Award nomination for his role as George, a hapless ex-con tasked with driving around a high-class prostitute.

Timestamps

Live by Night (00:12:50)

Mona Lisa (00:45:20)

Coin toss (01:23:50)

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