Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with former literary manager Audrey Knox in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore a Freaky Friday analysis, the Kill Bill: Vol 1 impact, and the The Devil Wears Prada influence on personal growth and cinema’s transformative power. Audrey also discusses her FREE 34-page eBook, The Query Email Guidebook for Screenwriters, offering screenwriting query tips to aspiring writers. Through film cultural commentary and storytelling, discover how these films shaped Audrey’s life and perspective.  

Movies That Changed Your Life  

Uncover the lasting impact of cinema with Stuart Wright’s movie podcast.  

The Query Email Guidebook for Screenwriters

[0:00] How screenwriters can improve their email query responses from managers

Freaky Friday Analysis 

[22:32] Audrey Knox shares how Freaky Friday (2003) influenced her as a screenwriter, watching films in suburban cinemas, the Freaky Friday soundtrack and remembers the power of behind the scenes footage/DVD extras on her young ambitious mind.  

Kill Bill: Vol 1 Impact 

[30:32] Explore the Kill Bill: Vol 1 impact (2003) on sounding dangerous and violent from the box artwork and details, going down to the local video store as a kid, remembering how to choose a film family movie night.  

The Devil Wears Prada Influence  

[35:27] Dive into the The Devil Wears Prada influence (2006) on working as an assistant in Hollywood, ambition and workplace dynamics. 

Key Takeaways:  

- Discover how movies that changed your life shape personal and professional growth.  

- Learn screenwriting query tips** from Audrey Knox’s eBook.  

- Understand cinema’s transformative power through Kill Bill: Vol 1 and The Devil Wears Prada. 

 - Full show notes and transcript: 

About the Guest:  

Audrey Knox, a former literary manager, shares screenwriting query tips and insights on movies that changed your life. Download her FREE eBook, The Query Email Guidebook for Screenwriters at (https://howtogetamanager.com).

Subscribe to her Substack for more screenwriting advice at (https://audreyknox.substack.com).  

Resources: Get Involved: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow on Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts for more movies that impacted your life! 

Share your favorite movies that impacted your life on X (@leytontocks) and leave a 5-star review to tell us which films that impacted your life resonate with you. 

Credits:  

Intro/Outro music: *Rocking The Stew* by Tokyo Dragons (https://www.instagram.com/slomaxster/) 

Written, produced, and hosted by Stuart Wright for [Britflicks.com](https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/)  

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Simon Lancaster on speechwriting techniques in A Few Good Men & Barbie; and Films That Impacted Your Life: Wolf of Wall Street, Wizard of Oz, Goodfellas

Discover how speechwriting technique can improve your screenwriting monologues and speeches with host Stuart Wright and speechwriter Simon Lancaster's analysis of two iconic movie speeches: 'You can't handle the truth' from A FEW GOOD MEN and  'Impossible to be a woman' from BARBIE.

After that find out films that impacted your life in this episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life with host Stuart Wright and speechwriter Simon Lancaster. From the ambition-fueled Wolf of Wall Street analysis to the timeless Wizard of Oz impact and the raw Goodfellas influence, Simon shares how these movies shaped his personal and professional perspective. Join us for an emotional journey through cinema’s transformative power and uncover how films that impacted your life leave a lasting legacy. 

Speechwriting techniques shared in relation to A FEW GOOD MEN [4:28], "You can't handle the truth" speech and BARBIE [15:09], 'Impossible to be a woman' speech.

Films That Impacted Your Life: Explore how cinema shapes our worldview with Stuart Wright’s movie podcast. 

Wolf of Wall Street Analysis[29:04] Simon Lancaster breaks down how Wolf of Wall Street (2011) uses rhetoric to explore themes of ambition and excess. Wizard of Oz Impact[34:45] Discover why The Wizard of Oz (1939) is the ultimate story and cinema’s transformative power. Goodfellas Influence[41:22] Dive into the Goodfellas influence on cultural commentary, how Joe Pesci's repetitive use of the word 'funny' almost renders it meaningless and the everyday lexicon he shares with his brother from lines in this movie. 

Key Takeaways: 

Resources: Get Involved: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow on Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts for more films that impacted your life! 

Share your favorite films that impacted your life on X (@leytontocks) and leave a 5-star review to tell us which films that impacted your life resonate with you. 

"3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE" is a podcast by screenwriter Stuart Wright that explores the transformative power of cinema. From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Please join him on an emotional journey through the world of film and discover how just three movies can change the direction of a life, cement memories you will never forget or sometimes change how you see the world."

Credits

Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (⁠www.instagram.com/slomaxster/⁠)

Podcast for ⁠www.britflicks.com⁠ ⁠https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/⁠

Written, produced and hosted by Stuart Wright

"This podcast contains copyrighted material used under the fair use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The purpose of this podcast is to "provide educational/expert analysis" of speechwriting in Hollywood films. All rights to the copyrighted material belong to their respective owners. We do not claim ownership of the content used." 

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with GREG WALKER, about CULTPLEX! Manchester’s very own home of cult cinema, video games, and cool nerd stuff & "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" 

For full listing and how to get there see https://cultplex.co.uk/Cultplex.dll/Home and for social media https://www.instagram.com/cpxmcr/?hl=en

"3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life"

THE MATRIX (1999)

THE DARJEELING LIMITED (2007) 

GARTH MARENGHI’S DARK PLACE (2004)

"3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE" is a podcast by screenwriter Stuart Wright that explores the transformative power of cinema. From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Please join him on an emotional journey through the world of film and discover how just three movies can change the direction of a life, cement memories you will never forget or sometimes change how you see the world."

Credits

Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/)

Podcast for www.britflicks.com https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/

Written, produced and hosted by Stuart Wright

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Adam ‘Tex’ Davis, screenwriter about the podcast his co-hosts: THE OSCARS: What Were They Thinking? & "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" 

To listen to Adam’s podcast checkout https://www.oscars.wtf

"3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life"

JAWS (1975)

RAISING ARIZONA (1987) 

TAXI DRIVER (1976)

"3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE" is a podcast by screenwriter Stuart Wright that explores the transformative power of cinema. From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Please join him on an emotional journey through the world of film and discover how just three movies can change the direction of a life, cement memories you will never forget or sometimes change how you see the world."

Credits

Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/)

Podcast for www.britflicks.com https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/

Written, produced and hosted by Stuart Wright

"This podcast contains copyrighted material used under the fair use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The purpose of this podcast is to "provide educational/expert analysis" of speechwriting in Hollywood films. All rights to the copyrighted material belong to their respective owners. We do not claim ownership of the content used." 

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Assistant Professor, Dr Steve Jones a film scholar and a leading authority on extreme imagery and the intersections between horror and pornography, about his book The Metamodern Slasher Film and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" 

To get your copy of his books: 

THE METAMODERN SHASHER https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-the-metamodern-slasher-film.html

THE POSTMODERN SLASHER https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-the-postmodern-slasher-film.html

Dr Steve Jones is an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University, Northumbria School Of Design, Arts and Creative Industries

"3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life"

NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984)

HORSE FEATHERS (1932) 

IRREVERSIBLE (2002)

"3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE" is a podcast by screenwriter Stuart Wright that explores the transformative power of cinema. From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Please join him on an emotional journey through the world of film and discover how just three movies can change the direction of a life, cement memories you will never forget or sometimes change how you see the world."

Credits

Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/)

Podcast for www.britflicks.com https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/

Written, produced and hosted by Stuart Wright

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with TV producer Scott Stenholm about his love of cinematic television and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" 

Follow Scott on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scottstenholm/

"3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life"

BACKDRAFT (1991)

TERMS OF ENDEARMENT (1983) 

APOLLO 13 (1995)

"3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE" is a podcast by screenwriter Stuart Wright that explores the transformative power of cinema. From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Please join him on an emotional journey through the world of film and discover how just three movies can change the direction of a life, cement memories you will never forget or sometimes change how you see the world."

Credits

Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/)

Podcast for www.britflicks.com https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/

Written, produced and hosted by Stuart Wright

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with freelance producer at ARROW FILMS Mike Hewitt about producing the STEPPENWOLF LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY for Arrow Films and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" 

STEPPENWOLF is released 26 May 2025 https://www.arrowfilms.com/blu-ray/steppenwolf-limited-edition-blu-ray/16237697.html?autocomplete=productsuggestion

"3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life"

ALIENS (1986)

THE IS SPINAL TAP (1984)

SHAUN OF THE DEAD (2004)

"3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE" is a podcast by screenwriter Stuart Wright that explores the transformative power of cinema. From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Please join him on an emotional journey through the world of film and discover how just three movies can change the direction of a life, cement memories you will never forget or sometimes change how you see the world."

Credits

Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/)

Podcast for www.britflicks.com https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/

Written, produced and hosted by Stuart Wright

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with screenwriter, Simon Uttley about writing CLEANER, starring Daisy Ridly, and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" 

CLEANER is out via Sky Cinema https://www.sky.com/watch/cleaner

"3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life"

EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980)

LA CONFIDENTIAL (1997)

PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES (1987)

"3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE" is a podcast by screenwriter Stuart Wright that explores the transformative power of cinema. From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Please join him on an emotional journey through the world of film and discover how just three movies can change the direction of a life, cement memories you will never forget or sometimes change how you see the world."

Credits

Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/)

Podcast for www.britflicks.com https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/

Written, produced and hosted by Stuart Wright

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with CEO of the BOHEMIA GROUP, Susan Ferris about what a manager is for and offers advice on when you should be looking to get yourself a manager, and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" 

BEOHEMIA GROUP https://www.bohemiaent.com

"3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life"

THE GODFATHER (1972) & THE GODFATHER 2 (1974)

THIS IS SPINAL TAP (1984)

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975)

"3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE" is a podcast by screenwriter Stuart Wright that explores the transformative power of cinema. From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Please join him on an emotional journey through the world of film and discover how just three movies can change the direction of a life, cement memories you will never forget or sometimes change how you see the world."

Credits

Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/)

Podcast for www.britflicks.com https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/

Written, produced and hosted by Stuart Wright

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Daniel Draper about his new documentary film LIVERPOOL STORY and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" 

LIVERPOOL STORY is out now and for screenings see the producers social media https://www.instagram.com/_liverpoolstory/   

"3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life"

DISTANT VOICES, STILL LIVES (1988)

THE GLEANERS & I (2000)

MARCELA (2007)

"3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE" is a podcast by screenwriter Stuart Wright that explores the transformative power of cinema. From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Please join him on an emotional journey through the world of film and discover how just three movies can change the direction of a life, cement memories you will never forget or sometimes change how you see the world."

Credits

Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/)

Podcast for www.britflicks.com https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/

Written, produced and hosted by Stuart Wright

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