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3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE: A Britflicks Podcast with screenwriter Stuart WrightThrough engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Author: Stuart Wright
3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT 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 commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Please join him on this 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. Language: en Genres: Film History, Film Interviews, TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Neil Thompson and Movies That Changed Your Life: Imitation Of Life, Clockwork Orange, Gone Girl
Tuesday, 13 January, 2026
Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with UK director and producer Neil Thompson, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Imitation Of Life’s impact, Clockwork Orange analysis, and Gone Girl’ influence on his personal growth and cinema’s transformative power. Neil Thompson also discusses next steps in the development of IDEALISTS, a film projects on his Fat Pictures slate. Movies That Changed Your Life Find out about Neil Thompson’s film project IDEALISTS and the lasting impact of cinema with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast. [1:40] Neil Thompson talks about next steps in the development of IDEALISTS. 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life Imitation Of Life impact [11:45] Neil Thompson says Imitation Of Life was a monster hit at the time. He got into it when he was a teenager and has loved it ever since. He watches it regularly, and introduced his daughter to it too. He guarantees you will be in floods of tears. It makes everyone cry. Clockwork Orange analysis [18:30] Neil Thompson says that he saw Clockwork Orange when it first came out in a west London cinema. During the movie there were fights. Outside there was massive fight at the bus stop that spread on to the bus. This movie exploded on to the streets and, ignoring the second half of movie, made everyone want to fight. Gone Girl Influence [24:15] Neil Thompson talks about his constant love of really good, psychological thrillers, and Gone Girl is a really good example of a modern one. It’s prime neo-noir featuring a femme fatale. Instead of being punished for their lawbreaking like they would be in the past, they now get away with it. Neil also enthuses about his love of David Fincher: “Never put a foot wrong.” Key Take Aways: Discover how movies that changed your life shape personal and professional growth. Learn about Neil Thompson’s approach to developing films for the Fat Pictures slate. Understand cinema’s transformative power through Imitation Of Life (1959), Clockwork Orange (1971), Gone Girl (2014) About the Guest: Neil Thompson is a director, producer and owner of Fat Pictures. He is an experienced owner with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment industry. Strong business development professional, skilled in Finance, Production and Post. Specialised script development experience and known for championing new talent. In addition, consults on Company Structure and Finance/Investment for a range of companies and clients. Find out more Neil’s company and slate at https://fatpictures.co.uk/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow on Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts for more movies that impacted your life! Share your favourite movies that impacted your life on X (@leytonrocks) and leave a 5-star review and tell us which 3 films impacted your adult life. Best ones get read out on the podcast. 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/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
