In this episode of 3 Movies That Changed Your Life screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with ex-Fall drummer and co-host of The Fall podcast OH! BROTHER Paul Hanley about: The Likely Lads, The Silence Of The Lambs, and Withnail And I. Discover how these films shaped his life. Plus, Paul Hanley talks about The Fall, surprising discoveries about The Fall via the Oh! Brother guests and playing in the band House Of All

Movies That Changed Your Life  

Find out about surprising discoveries about The Fall via Oh! Brother guests, playing in the band House Of All and the lasting impact of cinema on Paul Hanley’s life.  

[1:20] The Fall, surprising discoveries about The Fall via the Oh! Brother guests and playing in the band House Of All

3 Movies That Changed Your Life

[19:41] The Likely Lads (1976): Improved on the sitcom

[25:00] The Silence Of The Lambs (1991): Seeing your name on end credits

[30:20] Withnail And I (1987): Film Paul’s watched the most  

Key Take Aways:  

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About my Guest:  

Paul Hanley co-hosts The Fall podcast Oh! Brother with his brother Stephen Hanley

For the best tales from one of Britains most influential post-punk bands - The Fall, listen to OH! BROTHER https://linktr.ee/Ohbrothershow     

Credits:  

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

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In this episode of 3 Movies That Changed Your Life screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Special Effects Supervisor Alex Gunn about: Metropolis, Aliens, and Zulu. Discover how these films shaped his screenwriting journey, personal growth, and understanding of cinema’s power. Plus, Alex Gunn shares three tales from the set: how he created one of the loudest explosions on film for Rambo (2008); how he convinced Tom Cruise to let him blow up a table for Valkyrie (2008); and how they pulled together that crazy farmhouse shoot out for Gangs Of London s1, ep5 (2020)

Movies That Changed Your Life  

Find out about what a Special Effects Supervisor does and how they safely make your films positively explosive and the lasting impact of cinema on Alex Gunn’s life.  

Three explosive stories from Alex Gunn’s 40+ year career:

[1:20] how he created one of the loudest explosions on film for Rambo (2008)

[9:30] how he convinced Tom Cruise to let him blow up a table for Valkyrie (2008) 

[17:30] how they pulled together that crazy farmhouse shoot out for Gangs Of London s1, ep5 (2020)

3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life

Metropolis (1992): Uses every type of SFX

[27:40] Alex Gunn says Metropolis employs every type of special effects there is and every type of optical gag, miniatures, mechanical rigs, huge engineering processes for the flooding sequence and the robot transformation. Even today SFX experts are still not sure how they did it.

Aliens (1992): No CGI

[32:40] Alex Gunn says Aliens is a CGI free zone, Made 40 years ago, never bettered and at no point, was someone at a laptop needed to improve it.

Zulu (1997): Passion project  

[38:40] According to his autobiography, Zulu was a passion project for director Si Enfield and leading man Stan Baker. 60+ years on and it still stands up to scrutiny. It visceral and it’s gutsy.

Key Take Aways:  

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About my Guest:  

Alex Gunn is Special Effects Supervisor with over 40 years' experience in practical, physical, pyrotechnic and miniature effects for films, television shows, pop videos and commercials. He has an almost unrivalled wealth of experience across the genres. From war films to food shows, historical dramas to documentaries, specialty set design and construction, gimbals and other rigs, there's pretty much nothing that I haven't catered for. 

For more see https://www.arcadiasfx.com/    

Credits:  

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

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3 Movies That Changed Your Life: Philadelphia Story, Shakespeare In Love & Overboard with screenwriter & The Screenwriting Life co-host Lorien Mckenna

In this episode of 3 Movies That Changed Your Life screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with screenwriter Lorien Mckenna about: Philadelphia Story, Shakespeare In Love, and Overboard. Discover how these films shaped her screenwriting journey, personal growth, and understanding of cinema’s power. Plus, Lorien Mckenna discusses how mentoring can make you a better writer.

Movies That Changed Your Life  

Find out about how mentoring can make you a better writer and the lasting impact of cinema on Lorien Mckenna’s life with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast.  

Three common aspects of script feedback Lorien Mckenna gives to writer:

[1:20] Mentoring

3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life

Philadelphia Story (1940): Fast dialogue

[10:20] Lorien Mckenna loved Philadelphia for the fast dialogue and the fantastic performances across the entire leading cast.

Shakespeare In Love (1998): Sign up for playwrighting MFA

[15:25] Shakespeare In Love made Lorien Mckenna decide to apply to a playwrighting program to get her MFA

Overboard (1987): Holds up in terms of storytelling  

[21:00] Overboard really holds up in terms of structure and storytelling 

Key Take Aways:  

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About my Guest:  

Lorien Mckenna is a screenwriter and co-host of THE SCREENWRITING LIFE. 

For more The Screenwriting Life and details about writer workshops see https://www.thescreenwritinglife.com/ 

Credits:  

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

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In this episode of 3 Movies That Changed Your Life screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with script consultant Danny Manus about: A Few Good Men, My Cousin Vinny, and The Ice Storm. Discover how these films shaped his screenwriting journey, personal growth, and understanding of cinema’s power. Plus, Danny Manus discusses what a script consultant does and how they can help you improve a script and become a better writer.

Movies That Changed Your Life  

Find out about what a script consultant does and how they can help you write a script and become a better writer and the lasting impact of cinema on Danny Manus’s life with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast.  

Three common aspects of script feedback Danny Manus gives to writer:

[1:20] 1) Integrating the plot and character;

[6:40] 2) Being able to identify your hook; and 

[18:00] 3) The art of scene writing.

[40:20] What makes a good writer for a script consultant?

3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life

A Few Good Men (1992): Noticing writing

[15:40] Today, Danny Manus is a huge fan of both Aaron Sorkin and Rob Reiner, but watching A Few Good Men as a 12/13 year old, he saw for the first time, the power in the writing of a movie. It’s a master class in the rhythm and build of a story through dialogue.

My Cousin Vinny (1992): Unable to stop laughing

[21:30] My Cousin Vinny is Danny Manus’s favourite comedy of all time. He’s seen it over and over 100 times, but when he saw it in theatres aged 12/13 it was the first time he couldn’t catch his breath because he was laughing too hard.

The Ice Storm (1997): Teen storylines  

[27:40] Danny believes there is no American Beauty without The Ice Storm. He simply loves a family dysfunction movie. The teen storylines spoke to him and were echoed in his own early screenwriting efforts at college.

Key Take Aways:  

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About my Guest:  

Danny Manus is a script consultant and founder of No BullScript Consulting, which has been helping writers since 2009. 

For more about his script consultancy services see https://www.nobullscript.net/about-daniel/   

Credits:  

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

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In this episode of 3 Movies That Changed Your Life screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with the Mayor Of East Midlands, Claire Ward about: It's A Wonderful Life, On The Town, and Gladiator. Discover how these films shaped her journey through life, personal growth, and understanding of cinema’s power. Claire also talks about why and possibly how East Midlands hopes to attract more film and TV productions to the region. 

Movies That Changed Your Life  

Find out about how East Midlands hopes to attract more film and TV productions to the region and the lasting impact of cinema on Claire Ward’s life with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast.  

[1:20] Why and how the Mayor of East Midlands office hopes to attract more film and TV productions to the region

3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life

It's A Wonderful Life (1946): Approach life with a sense of optimism 

[10:00] It's A Wonderful Life encapsulates Claire’s approach to life. Always think about the good things you have, value what you have and feel how lucky you are. And approach life with a sense of optimism. 

On The Town (1949): Huge Frank Sinatra fan

[21:30] Claire has always been a massive fan of On The Town. Probably because she has been a fan of Frank Sinatra since she was three years old and got to meet him when she was seven.

Gladiator (2000): Perfect soundtrack to wind down to  

[27:40] When Gladiator Claire was an MP, in the first term of the new Labour government and was a DCMS select committee member. No matter what kind of day she had had, the Gladiator film score would take her to a good place and help her unwind.

Key Take Aways:  

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About my Guest:  

Claire Ward is the Mayor Of East Midlands for the Labour Party.

For more information about what Claire Ward's office does for the region see https://www.eastmidlands-cca.gov.uk/the-mayor/ 

To contact the Claire Ward and her team please use [email protected]

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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In this episode of 3 Movies That Changed Your Life screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Portishead co-founder, film composer and now film producer Geoff Barrow about: Assault On Precinct 13, Happiness, and The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. Discover how these films shaped his screenwriting journey, personal growth, and understanding of cinema’s power. Plus, get details about the live digital premiere on 18 June 2026 and digital release/special edition blu-ray released via Anti-Worlds from 29 June 2026. 

Movies That Changed Your Life  

Find out about the digital release/special edition blu-ray of GAME and the lasting impact of cinema on Geoff Barrow’s life with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast.  

[1:20] How does touring a film compare to touring a band? What is a live digital premiere and what can people look forward to on the special edition blu-ray released via Anti-Worlds

3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life

Assault On Precinct 13 (1976): Discovering Screenwriting as a Career 

[15:40] When Geoff first saw Assault On Precinct 13 he was instantly attracted to the mood of it and that would’ve been because of John Carpenter’s music. 

Happiness (1998): Pursuing Dreams and Feeling Out of Place

[21:30] Geoff saw Happiness when he was living in Australia and at the end he thought what the fuck is that film. He’d never seen anything like it.

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (1966): Appreciating Screenwriting Craft  

[27:40] For Geoff, The Good, The Bad And The Ugly is such a large sprawling movie that you see something different in it every time you watch it .

Key Take Aways:  

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About my Guest:  

Geoff Barrow is the co-founder of Portishead, film composer (EX_MACHINA, COUPLE IN A HOLE, DEVS) and film producer of GAME

GAME digital release and special edition blu-ray from Monday 29 June

GAME’s Live Stream Premiere: on Thursday 18th of June at 7:30pm BST with a special live Q&A featuring members of the cast & crew https://watch.eventive.org/invadafilms/play/69c69adff08307d6b404d921  

GAME - Special Edition Blu-Ray, Ltd Edition Vinyl, T-Shirts & more Pre-Sale https://www.invada.co.uk/collections/game?mc_cid=9c8c810ca5  

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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In this episode of 3 Movies That Changed Your Life screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Storytelling 360 founder Zack Gutin about: Scream, Almost Famous, and Little Miss Sunshine. Discover how these films shaped his screenwriting journey, personal growth, and understanding of cinema’s power. Plus, get details on the upcoming State of The Story Conference in London. 

Use the code BRIT for 20% off all live tickets, in person or for the online access option. Both are available here: Storytelling360.com

Movies That Changed Your Life  

Find out about the STATE OF THE STORY: LONDON screenwriter conference and the lasting impact of cinema on Zack Gutin’s life with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast.  

[1:20] What is the State Of The Story conference and what writers and industry people will be presenting/talking at the London debut?

3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life

Scream (1996): Discovering Screenwriting as a Career 

[19:00] Zack vividly recalls him as a 14 year old, lying in bed staring the movie poster for Scream on his bedroom wall and noticing the credit: “WRITTEN BY” Kevin Williamson. It had never dawned on him that it was someone’s job to write a movie. 

Almost Famous (2000): Pursuing Dreams and Feeling Out of Place

[24:30] Almost Famous is Zack’s favorite film, He finds it an incredibly warm story that can impact anyone who has ever pursued something that seemed untouchable, only to find yourself feeling like a fish out of water once you’re in close proximity to it.

Little Miss Sunshine (2006): Appreciating Screenwriting Craft  

[29:30] Little Miss Sunshine is the film that made Zack appreciate the craft of screenwriting more passionately and understand how well it can be done.

Key Take Aways:  

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About my Guest:  

Zack Gutin is the founder of Storytelling 360 and the creator of The State Of Story Conferences

State Of Story Conference: London is 12 July 2026 at BFI South Bank, London - For more details and tickets for this full-day screenwriting conference built around one idea: that the best way to learn storytelling is to hear it from the storytellers themselves see https://storytelling360.com/state-of-the-story-london-2026/

Michael Arndt’s video essay on endings see https://youtu.be/gWHfsEJ5JJo?si=p95vJBoitQdL-fDx 

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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Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with therapist and public speaker Katie Evans, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Nosferatu’s impact, Ghostbusters analysis, and Cry Baby’s influence on his personal growth and cinema’s transformative power on her. Katie Evans also discusses how she brings psychoanalysis and horror together for her speaking engagements and for her work too.

Movies That Changed Your Life  

Find out about how Katie Evans brings psychoanalysis and horror together and the lasting impact of cinema on their lives with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast.  

[1:20] Bringing psychoanalysis and horror together

3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life

Nosferatu impact 

[27:50] Katie Evans says Nosferatu represents fear for her more than any other film and her obsession with this film all started from two seconds of Count Orlok featured in the music video for Queen’s UNDER PRESSURE.

Ghostbusters analysis

[33:20] Katie Evans says Ghostbusters represents pure joy. She picked this film because of feelings it gives her; and is the film she can still watch over and over.

Cry Baby Influence  

[38:40] In the suburbs of Liverpool, Cry Baby was Katie’s introduction to John Waters. She loves the fact that he puts the outsider at the heart of his stories and challenges normality. 

Key Take Aways:  

About the Guest:  

Katie Evans is a therapist and public speaker.

For more about her practice and speaking engagements see https://www.kecounselling.co.uk/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnkM7A5OZf9gyP-I12gBDAm1Jh0Y32uExrq5LYWvZg3mRxr-CajXAnSVKsV90_aem_j9xX-NsET3lgTVluW_vJbA

10 July 2026 Katie Evans hosts a talk called: “The Psychology of Vampires” at Lost Souls Pizza, Camden (London) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-psychology-of-vampires-tickets-1359182404159?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnQR9KT4LgHKkh0qxzZVt_fH2VBpGbizkFtNFE0JwCJkGMdhyC_daCCLOnQ60_aem_StsFZTOsZVoLghLXeImKBw&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3

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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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Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with Runway Rooms co-founder Craig Conway, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore La Haine’s impact, An American Werewolf In London analysis, and It's A Wonderful Life’s influence on his personal growth and cinema’s transformative power on him. Craig Conway also discusses why he set up the people led micro-studio ecosystem RUNWAY ROOMS.

Movies That Changed Your Life  

Find out about why Craig Conway set up Runway Rooms and the lasting impact of cinema on their lives with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast.  

[1:20] How Beeston Film Festival selects films and what we can expect at 2026’s edition

3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life

La Haine impact 

[18:20] Craig Conway says La Haine is where his love of film and film education begins via watching movies and eating pizza at his Uncle John’s house.  

An American Werewolf In London analysis

[23:40] Craig Conway says An American Werewolf In London blew him away. In particular the use of the fourth wall, use of music and being compelled to watch a lead who is so flawed, he positively awful.

It's A Wonderful Life Influence  

[32:30] Craig Conway says It's A Wonderful Life is an example of a film that when he shows friends they come away thinking he’s insane. He believes It's A Wonderful Life moulded him to a filmmaker who is willing to be as bold as he wants and do stories that have never been done before. 

Key Take Aways:  

About the Guest:  

Craig Conway is an actor producer writer & director.

He is also the co-founder of Runway Rooms. For more information see https://www.issairview.com/runway-rooms

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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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Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with Headpress founder David Kerekes, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Two Lane Blacktop’s impact, Fight Club analysis, and Faces Of Death / Schramm’s influence on his personal growth and cinema’s transformative power on him. David Kerekes also discusses the Headpress 35th Anniversary Extravaganza Saturday, May 23: 10 AM - 5:30 PM at the Anthony Burgess Foundation in Manchester.

Movies That Changed Your Life  

Find out about why David Kerekes is hosting a Headpress 35th Anniversary Extravaganza and the lasting impact of cinema on their lives with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast.  

[1:20] Headpress 35th Anniversary Extravaganza

3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life

Two Lane Blacktop impact 

[25:20] David Kerekes first saw Two Land Blacktop on TV.  There’s very little dialogue, not much action, but you get a sense of truism.

Fight Club analysis

[30:47] David Kerekes says Fight Club was very divisive when it was first released. At the time he wasn’t interested in most mainstream Hollywood movies, but remembers thinking that something this divisive must be doing something he had to see.

Faces Of Death / Schramm Influence  

[37:20] David Kerekes says both Faces Of Death & Schramm provided a springboard for two key books in Headpress’s 35 year history. Faces Of Death was a key text that led to KILLING FOR CULTURE (1994). Whereas David said a visit to Berlin to be on set for the filming of Jorg Buttgereit’s Schramm was an early step towards the book SEX MURDER ART: THE FILMS OF JORG BUTTGEREIT (1998)

Key Take Aways:  

About the Guest:  

David Kerekes is an author and co-founder of Headpress - Subject matter of Headpress books is wide-ranging and includes cult film, strange music, pulp literature, fanzines, conspiracy theories, sex and gender, occult and folklore, true crime, and pop culture in general: https://headpress.com/.

Headpress 35th Anniversary Extravaganza Saturday, May 23: 10 AM - 5:30 PM at the Anthony Burgess Foundation in Manchester. For tickets see https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/headpress-35th-anniversary-extravaganza-tickets-1589843307129

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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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