3 MOVIES THAT CHANGED YOUR LIFE

Stuart Wright

Screenwriting

Eyes Wide Shut

Shaun Of the Dead

Boston Underground Film Festival

Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Parthenon Marbles

Aliens

Scene Writing

Documentary Filmmaking

Filmmaking

Birmingham Film Festival

Hollywood

Cinema

Film Production

Raising Arizona

Jaws

Independent Cinema

The Bystanders

Stanley Kubrick

The Wyrm Of Bwlch Pen Barras

"3 MOVIES THAT CHANGED YOUR LIFE" is the podcast that explores cinema's transformative power on your personal growth. Hosted and produced by screenwriter Stuart Wright 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 com... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	763	Founded	13 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Film InterviewsFilm HistoryTV & Film

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Grimmfest's Simeon Halligan & Steven Balshaw: 3 Movies That Changed Your Life: Star Wars / 2001: A Space Odyssey & The Searchers / Vera Cruz, Don't Look Now & Performance & Times Bandits / Brazil & Apocalypse Now

In this episode of 3 Movies That Changed Your Life screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to documentary filmmaker Simeon Halligan & Steven Balshaw about: Star Wars / 2001: A Space Odyssey & The Searchers / Vera Cruz, Don't Look Now & Performance, and Time... more

28 Sep 2026 • 46 min

Mark Sloper, 50 Years Of Punk director: 3 Movies That Changed Your Life: That'll Be The Day, Raging Bull & Withnail & I

In this episode of 3 Movies That Changed Your Life screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to documentary filmmaker Mark Sloper about: That’ll Be The Day, Raging Bull, and Withnail & I. Discover how these films shaped her screenwriting journey, personal gro... more

21 Sep 2026 • 35 min

Alkin Emirali, Founder of Scriptology UK screenwriting method: 3 Movies That Changed Your Life: Do The Right Thing, Consequences Of Love & Napoleon Dynamite

In this episode of 3 Movies That Changed Your Life screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with screenwriter and founder of Scriptology UK Alkin Emirali about: All Harry Potter Films, Consequences Of Love, and Napoleon Dynamite. Discover how these films sha... more

14 Sep 2026 • 41 min • Popular

Emma Smith, Director of East Midlands Film Office: 3 Movies That Changed Your Life: All Eight Harry Potter Films, Y tu mamá también & Romeo + Juliet

In this episode of 3 Movies That Changed Your Life screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Director of East Midlands Film Office Emma Smith about: All Eight Harry Potter Films, Y tu mamá también, and Romeo + Juliet. Discover how these films shaped her ... more

7 Sep 2026 • 38 min

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Mark Sloper

Director of Celebrate, 50 Years of Punk

CELEBRATE

Episode: Mark Sloper, 50 Years Of Punk director: 3 Movies That Changed Your Life: That'll Be The Day, Raging Bull & Withnail & I

Alkin Emerali

Scriptwriter and founder of Scriptology UK

Scriptology UK

Episode: Alkin Emirali, Founder of Scriptology UK screenwriting method: 3 Movies That Changed Your Life: Do The Right Thing, Consequences Of Love & Napoleon Dynamite

Emma Smith

Director of the East Midlands Film Office; founder of Spin Off Studios

East Midlands Film Office; Spin Off Studios

Episode: Emma Smith, Director of East Midlands Film Office: 3 Movies That Changed Your Life: All Eight Harry Potter Films, Y tu mamá también & Romeo + Juliet

George Kane

UK director, known for Ludwig Series 2

Ludwig Series 2

Episode: George Kane director on s2 Ludwig: 3 Movies That Changed Your Life: Back To The Future, Monkey Business & Faces

David Nolan

Former radio/TV producer, author, cultural commentator, founder of CULT MANCHESTER

CULT Manchester

Episode: David Nolan founder of CULT MANCHESTER: 3 Movies That Changed Your Life: The Street Fighter, Society & Samsara

Helen Tompson

Screenwriter

Episode: Helen Tompson: 3 Movies That Changed Your Life: You've Got Mail, The Map Of Tiny Perfect Things & The Truman Show

Steven E. De Souza

Screenwriter of Commando

Film Industry

Episode: Steven E De Souza talks COMMANDO & 3 Movies That Changed Your Life: The Treasure Of Sierra Madre, North By North West & Citizen Kane

Cameron Francis

Writer, director and star of the micro-budget thriller COVER

filmmaker, COVER, Blood Secret

Episode: Cameron Francis, Actor/filmmaker - 3 Movies That Changed Your Life: Persona, Barton Fink & Halloween

Rolando Viñas

Screenwriter of Stay Safe

Stay Safe film

Episode: Rolando Viñas, Screenwriter - 3 Movies That Changed Your Life: Misery, Shawshank Redemption & Pulp Fiction

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Stuart Wright

Host of the show; British film/interview format; associated with BritFlix / BritFlicks ecosystem

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 145 ratings

Excellent interview
Just listened to the excellent interview with the director of Swallow. Thank you for this. Really well done! Will listen to some others.
Apple Podcasts
5
KirkSandall
United Kingdoma year ago
Great listen
I enjoy the creative format of this podcast and the wide variety of film professionals Stuart brings on. Highly recommend!
Apple Podcasts
5
Audrey618
United Statesa year ago
One for film fans - and anyone interested in storytelling
I’ve been a guest of the podcast as well as a listener, which is a real treat as Stu is such a fabulous and super knowledgeable host. The format is great fun and always produces a fascinating Top Three. And Stu’s insightful questions and comments make for great conversation. Highly recommend this for fans of film, and for anyone interested in storytelling more broadly - five stars from me.
Apple Podcasts
5
Kate vdB
United Kingdom2 years ago
Film fans will likely be this.
Brilliant
Apple Podcasts
5
Vampire city
United Kingdom2 years ago
A truly wonderful show
Stuart’s unique approach to discussing film & the passion of the creators behind them makes this a welcome listen for fans of cinema!
Apple Podcasts
5
Reveneshen
Canada3 years ago

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Apple Podcasts	#225	United States/TV & Film/Film Interviews
Apple Podcasts	#19	United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film Interviews
Apple Podcasts	#213	Canada/TV & Film/Film Interviews
Apple Podcasts	#81	Italy/TV & Film/Film Interviews
Apple Podcasts	#250	Australia/TV & Film/Film Interviews
Apple Podcasts	#23	Ireland/TV & Film/Film Interviews

Talking Points

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Mark Sloper, 50 Years Of Punk director: 3 Movies That Changed Your Life: That'll Be The Day, Raging Bull & Withnail & I

Q: What makes Raging Bull so impactful beyond its boxing depiction?

He emphasizes the film's portrayal of struggle, transformation, and the realism of the boxing world, which inspired his own discipline and shaped his understanding of human complexity.

Mark Sloper, 50 Years Of Punk director: 3 Movies That Changed Your Life: That'll Be The Day, Raging Bull & Withnail & I

Q: But tell me, Mark, why does this film change your life?

He explains the personal resonance of each film: That'll Be The Day connected him to his youthful aspirations and struggles, Raging Bull sparked a discipline and community around boxing, and Withnail & I mirrored the chaotic, resourceful student life he lived, making the films enduring touchstones in his life.

George Kane director on s2 Ludwig: 3 Movies That Changed Your Life: Back To The Future, Monkey Business & Faces

Q: But tell me, why is this such an important or memorable film for you?

I picked Back To The Future because it's a near-perfect blend of comedy, action, and emotion that I first watched as a kid, and it planted seeds about time, memory, and wish fulfillment that have stayed with me as a director.

Emma Smith, Director of East Midlands Film Office: 3 Movies That Changed Your Life: All Eight Harry Potter Films, Y tu mamá también & Romeo + Juliet

Q: What is the East Midlands Film Office and what is its top priority?

The East Midlands Film Office acts as a hub to attract and support film and TV production in the region, with top priority being converting creative demand into economic uplift through job creation and local spending.

Jonathan Weissler: 3 Movies That Changed Your Life: Aliens, JFK & Fight Club

Q: Fight Club: what makes Fincher so compelling and how does that translate to your work and choices?

Fincher's precision, his use of genre to deepen storytelling, and his ability to embed clever, invisible details into every frame keep drawing me back; his work demonstrates how to balance provocative ideas with rigorous production discipline, which informs my own post-production and budget decisions.

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