Author Dennis Lehane Visits “The Movies That Made Me”


Author of the acclaimed novels Mystic River, Gone Baby Gone and Shutter Island (among others), writer Dennis Lehane guest stars on the brand new episode of The Movies That Made Me. Having also worked as a screenwriter for shows like The Wire and Boardwalk Empire and seeing his own words adapted for the big screen, Lehane has a unique understanding of the challenges it takes to bring unique stories to life. He discusses this and his own cinematic influences in the new episode with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

An impressive array of films are discussed in this installment, all of which are spotlighted in Movies Unlimited’s companion page for the show. We recommend you check it out to further your understanding of Dennis Lehane and the unique artistic sensibilities that he brings to his work.