Voiceover: Movies that Move Us

About Voiceover: Movies that Move Us

What movies taught you about life? Showed you truths you didn’t know you needed to hear? Join Heather Bigley, a former academic and film teacher, and the host of Voiceover: Movies that Move Us—the podcast where films have an impact. Each episode, our guests share the cinematic moments that changed their lives. We want to learn from those silver screen experiences, and so we share those moments with you, looking at the films from a whole new perspective. With a Doctorate in Film Studies and a passion for storytelling, Heather brings a little history, a little philosophy, some behind-the-scenes know-how, and her whole life to the movies she watches. From Wild Strawberries to The Wiz, Terminator 2 to Tree of Life, we’re finding the films that moved us when we least expected it—golden age classics, recent blockbusters, and even the tiny indie film that barely anyone noticed. While Cosmo Brown might just want to Make ‘em Laugh, we’re interested in the films that make you cry, too. Movies that revealed something about ourselves. Mentored us when we needed mentorship. Maybe even illuminated the Divine. Join us for Voiceover: Movies that Move Us for cinematic epiphanies, reel recommends, and maybe some self-revelations. Don’t miss a moment. Subscribe to us now on BYUradio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Publisher

BYUradio

Category

religion & spirituality · tv & film · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 May 2025

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

71 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Jaws: Shared Terror

   Why does Jaws still make people afraid to go in the water? And how did a broken mechanical shark help Steven Spielberg create one of cinema’s most enduring suspense films? Heather talks with Columbus film commissioner John Daugherty about Jaws, the 1975 thriller that helped define the summer blockbuster. They explore Spielberg’s suspenseful direction, the shark’s limited screen time, John Williams’s unforgettable score, the film’s human performances, and the childhood fear that can linger long after the credits. They also discuss why horror movies can be so thrilling in a theater, how audience reactions turn a screening into a shared experience, and why low-budget genre films continue to attract filmmakers and investors. Subscribe for thoughtful conversations about movies, the moments that stay with us, and what films can teach us about how we see the world.

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Signs: Fate or Coincidence?

   Signs was advertised as an alien invasion movie, but what if it's about something so much more? A pastor revisits M. Night Shyamalan’s 2002 thriller and finds a story about grief, faith, family, and the possibility that nothing is accidental. Pastor Jeff McCullough and Heather explore Signs through the eyes of someone who spent 15 years in ministry. This movie analysis examines Mel Gibson’s Graham Hess, his crisis of faith, and the lonely burden of being the person everyone expects to have answers. Jeff McCullough is known to many as Pastor Jeff from Hello Saints! A YouTube channel where he works for interfaith connection as an evangelical pastor exploring the beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. If you enjoy film analysis tied to thoughtful conversations, subscribe to Voiceover for more films that leave a mark.

3. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Voiceover X Proofread

   Why do we feel betrayed when a movie changes the book we love? And can a new adaptation reveal something the original story could not? Heather talks with Kacy Faulconer and Tyler Gardner of BYUradio’s Proofread about book-to-screen adaptations, faithful film adaptations, fan expectations, and why Hollywood keeps returning to familiar literary IP. They discuss Cloud Atlas, A Wrinkle in Time, The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, Project Hail Mary, Life of Pi, Anna Karenina, and Pride and Prejudice. The conversation also previews upcoming adaptations including the next Pride and Prejudice adaptation. Hear why some books need a limited series, how adaptations can add meaning, and whether a movie should work independently or as a companion to the novel.

Who has been a guest on Voiceover: Movies that Move Us

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• Liberty Barnes
• Ian Puente
• Sharon Swenson

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

17 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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