Filmmaker’s Compass Podcast

On this week's episode, we are going back 50 years. Taking a look at the Science Fiction film Logan's Run (1976). What do we think of the movie through the lens of today? Was a victim of its time? Now that Dustin has seen Super Girl (2026), we discuss the film and why we think it is bombing at the Box Office! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

Happy Birthday America! As we prepare for the Fourth of July, we compare two lists of the best fourth of July films - one from Entertainment Weekly and another from the Deseret News —to build our own ultimate Fourth of July playlist. Then we explore 10 filming locations we would have to visit on our Epic JULY 4th Roadtrip! Finally, what 3 films are we locking in a vault for people to watch on the...

Your favorite Toy Story's Buzz Lightyear and Sheriff Woody, are back again, this time in Toy Story 5! What do we think about the movie? Does Toy Story suffer from franchise fatigue like some of the other Toy Story films? Where do we rank this one when we compare it to the rest of the films? Is this the hit that Disney needed to kick off the summer? Have you seen Toy Story 5, and did you like i...

Spielberg is back, his new movie, Disclosure Day, is in theaters, so of course, we are discussing this one! SPOILERS THROUGHOUT! The movie has mixed reviews, so we try to explain why. How does this compare to other Spielberg movies? What films for other major directors have been major disappointments? Check it out, and make sure you share your thoughts on Disclosure Day with us!

Spoiler Warning! On this episode, we are diving into two of the recent movies at the box office. The recent Masters of the Universe movie, and Obsession. What are our thoughts about both movies, and how will Hollywood change as a result of this May 2026?

Things have been wild in the Box Office this past week - we had to break it down further. The Mandalorian and Grogu in total freefall, and films like Backrooms and Obsession are on fire. Aside from breaking down the box office and the future of Hollywood in further detail, D-Man rewrites The Mandalorian - the way it should have been made, and we discuss our Favorite Clint Eastwood Films.

There is a new Star Wars Movie in the theater, and nothing could make D-Man more excited. But not everyone is happy about this, and we have a few thoughts. What did the guys think of the movie? Is this the Star Wars movie we wanted, or do Star Wars fans deserve something better? Listen, and make sure to share your thoughts.

"I've feel the need, the need for speed!" It's been 40 years since we fell in love with Top Gun. To celebrate, Paramount rereleased Top Gun (1985) and Top Gun: Maverick (2022) into theaters, and we cannot be more psyched. After re-watching both awesome movies on the big screen, we cannot be more pumped to discuss. Here we go!

Mortal Kombat 2 just dropped! Was this a "Flawless Victory" for Warner Bros? Or a total "Brutality" for the fandom? FIGHT! Now that D-Man and CP have both seen it, they have to discuss their thought on the film - characters, story, and effects? Was this the type of movie MK fans deserve? Tune in and make sure you share your thoughts regarding the move and Mortal Kombat in gener...

"My Name is Gladiator!" On this episode of the podcast, we rewatch one of the greatest epics ever made, Ridley Scott's Gladiator (2000). This Best Picture Winner was a defining film in the genre and helped reinvent the Historical Epic on the big screen. Looking at it more than 25 years later, what do we think of the movie, of Russel Crowe, and of Epic's in general!

The guys continue with their Marvel Rewatch - watching the Phase 4 films, The Eternals (2021) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). This week, we dissect the highs and lows of the MCU with these two films. Watch along to join the conversation!

Inspired by the Artemis II mission, we are talking space travel! What better way to do that than talking about Ron Howard's Apollo 13 (1995)? What are some of our favorite hard-science science fiction films, and what does D-Man want to do if he goes to space? Thank you, NASA, for inspiring us to believe in the impossible, and thank you, JFK, for challenging us to go to space for the first time...

We finally watched the new Super Mario Galaxy Movie... and we have thoughts. How does this compare to the Super Mario Bros (2023) film? Where does this movie fall short? What did we think about the introduction of Fox McCloud? Finally, we end the episode by listing our favorite Mario games of all time.

Here we go, in preparation for the release of Avengers: Doomsday later this year, we decided to rewatch Phases 4, 5, and 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. First up, the movies Black Widow (2021) and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021). What do we think about these movies upon rewatching them? How do they hold up? Is Phase 4 off to a good start here? Watch along, and share your thoug...

On this weeks episode of the podcast, we continue with the rewatch of the MCU (Phase 4). This time we are watching Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness (2022) and Thor: Love and Thunder (2022). Four years later, what works and where did Marvel miss the mark?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Secret of the Ooze just turned 35, and we both had to celebrate by catching it while it was on the big screen. How does it stack up against the original? Is this the best of the Ninja Turtles films, or have childhood warped our perspective?

We just watched the 98th Academy Awards, and there's a lot to discuss. The big winner was One Battle After Another. Join us as we discuss The Oscars!

As we get ready for the 98th Academy Awards, we discuss the nominees and who Vegas thinks will be the big winners for the night! Make sure to check out the Oscar's on March 15th!

For this week's episode, we watch the documentary " 1982: The Greatest Year in Geek (2022) - and we had plenty of thoughts. Aside from reminiscing about awesome 80's movies released that year, we discuss what ones we need to go back and watch and what ones were out favorite. We also talk about recent Hollywood news, specifically Netflix's decision to no longer pursue the purchase...

Inspired by the US Women's Hockey Team winning the gold medal at the Olympics, we decided to talk about the movie Miracle (2004) and compare it to the recent Netflix documentary Miracle: The Boys of '80 (2026). What makes this one of the greatest stories in sports? Why, after 45 years, do we still love this so much? Join D-Man and CP as we talk Hockey, the Olympics, and why sports storytel...

Disney’s New CEO and the AI Controversy No One Can Ignore! This week on the podcast, we break down the leadership shakeup at The Walt Disney Company and what a new CEO could mean for Disney Parks, movies, and the future of storytelling. We also look back at Bob Iger’s second term and ask: Did it actually fix Disney? Plus, we dive into the growing backlash against AI in Hollywood, including the #Th...

That's right, reporting to you on all the excitement from the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, the final one in Park City, Utah. CP describes what the festival was like and some of the films he watched during the festival. Did you make it to Sundance? Are you planning to be at Sundance 2027, the first in the new location at Boulder, CO?

On this episode of the podcast, D-Man and CP discuss big things happening over at Disney. It's time to discuss Avatar 3 (Fire and Ash) - is it as revolutionary and cutting-edge as the first two? Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from the God-King at Lucasfilm. What does this mean for the future of Star Wars? What do you think? Share your thoughts, and thanks for listening.

Happy 2026! What better way to welcome the New Year than by looking back at all the great movies - and terrible movies we watched last year? What did we love? What did we hate? What surprised us most? What are we most excited about in 2026? Have a listen and let us know what you thought about the 2025 movies, and what you are looking forward to in 2026?

It’s that time of year! Christmas time is here, and we have some fun on the podcast, talking about Christmas movies and reliving some good holiday memories. Thanks for tuning in, and we hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season!!