Filmmaker’s Compass Podcast

CP hosts a solo episode this week and FINALLY dives into a Movie Remake Time! As he discusses the new Mean Girls and how it compares to the original. Have you seen it? Did you want a remake? Keep the conversations going!

Thanks to the release of the Apple Vision Pro we take a look at a Spielberg classic (classic?) that dives into the world of VR and headsets…2018’s Ready Player One. Does this movie accurately predict the sci-fi future we are currently entering and where does this rank among Spielberg’s great filmography? Let us know what you think and thanks for listening!

This week we discuss a movie that we didn’t have a chance to talk about while ok hiatus…Killers of the Flower Moon. An important movie that doesn’t let tragedy fade to history but is it Scorsese’s best!? Let us know what you think and thanks for listening!

We’re back! And we take a look back at 2023 and discuss.

We made it to 100 episodes

It's another solo episode of the podcast, with CP holding down the fort. He turns his attention to an article on Movie Web, where the author argues the 10 Best movies to watch in the movie theater. CP will analyze the list, disagree, and list some of the movies he thinks SHOULD be on that list.

On this week's episode of Filmmakers Compass, D-man, and C.P finish their discussion (or, more accurately, debate) comparing and contrasting Marvel's Endgame with Zack Snyder's Justice League. The guys compare the visuals of both films and then dive into the character arcs. Before wrapping things up, they take a look at the future both films established. So, which do you like better, Endgame of Ju...

On This Week's episode, D-Man and CP finally do it. They're talking about Avengers Endgame. They're talking about Zack Snyder's Justice League. They are going to decide which movie is better. That will be the first of a two-part episode, as they really unpack each film's narrative structure and decide which one they like better. 

On this week's episode of the Podcast, D-Man and CP talk about their new favorite Movie - TMNT Mutant Mayhem. Did it do their favorite turtle brothers justice? Then they critique a Hollywood Reporter article ranking the Ninja Turtles movies. Next, the guys talk about period horror films inspired by the release of The Last Voyage of the Demeter. Finally, it is time to go back to school, so the guys...

On this week's episode, D-man and CP are talking about Barbenheimer, or at least the part that they still need to discuss - Barbie. But before they get into that, at the audience's request, they talk a little more about Artificial Intelligence and its role in the Hollywood Strikes. What are the positions of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA regarding AI, and how have the studios responded to those demands? Th...

D-Man and CP were at San Diego ComiCon, were you? Before they get into that, they discuss the big Social Media shake-up. Twitter has become "X". what exactly does that mean, and will we still be "tweeting?" Next, the guys recap their ComiCon trip. Finally, Christopher Nolans Oppenheimer was released, so they guys jump right into the film - spoilers and all.

In this week's Episode, Dman and CP discuss the newly released film, Missions Impossible Dead Reckoning: Part 1. Then they talk about the upcoming San Diego ComiCon 2023, which will likely look very different due to the SAG-AFTRA/WGA strikes. Speaking of Strikes - both unions are on strike, but the producers are ready to hold out. How are thing shaping up, and given the recent comments by people l...

On this Weeks episode, D-Man and CP are talking about some of the biggest movies of the summer. Everything from small-scale films like Sound of Freedom to the new Mission Impossible. What made Sound of Freedom such a surprise hit, and was the call to action behind the film the reason? Then, CP talks about Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. What did he think, and what about the future of Kathle...

Happy Fourth of July! On this week's podcast episode, D-Man and CP discuss Pixar bombing in the box office. Is this the beginning of the end? And Disney executives finally started listening to D-Man, looking like they will be releasing a few classic films back into theaters. Did you hear about Spiderman: Across the Spider-verse? Don't worry; the guys will talk about that too. Finally, they end the...

On this week's episode of the movie Podcast, D-man and CP talk about movies. Specifically the Summer Blockbusters so far: Guardians of the Galaxy III, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and The Flash. What did they like? What didn't they like? And do they think that Superhero fatigue is the reason for the abysmal box office? Tune in, and be wary of spoilers!

Welcome to the new episode of the Filmmakers Compass podcast! This week Cp and Dman do a “Movie Remake Time!” with The Little Mermaid, CP discusses the CFC Film festival he mentioned in a previous episodes, his travel dilemma, and then we discuss Final Cut Pro coming to the iPad Pro and take a look at the history of consumer editing software. Hope you enjoy the show and thanks for listening!

The podcast is back! After taking a little summer hiatus Dman and CP return to discuss the writer’s strike, streaming networks, Apple’s new Vision Pro headset and watching movies in VR, and to talk movies! Thank you everyone for rejoining us and hope you enjoy the show!

Special throwback episode this week to a Total Rewind segment on the 1953 sci-fi staple “Invaders From Mars”! Hope you enjoy the show and thanks for listening.

Welcome to the new episode of the FCP podcast! The writers are on strike! Join D-Man & CP as they discuss the ongoing Writer's Guild of America Strikes and what are the possible outcomes. Then they talk about streaming services and why they seem to be having so much trouble turning a profit. Finally, they talk about some of the upcoming box office movies. Thanks so much for tuning in, and...

Welcome to another episode of Filmmaker Compass Podcast! To Statt, D-Man, and CP talk about watching Star Wars Return of the Jedi, back on the big screen, for the 40th Anniversary! An impromptu session of Total Rewind follows as they discuss how well the movie holds up. Then CP talks about recent releases like Guy Ritchie's The Covenant and the new Netflix special Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Onc...

On this week's episode of the podcast, CP is back! First, D-man starts by discussing Netflix's failed foray into live streaming with the "Love is Blind" fiasco. While there is a future in live streaming, is this really in the best interest of the Netflix brand? The guys discuss. Then CP brings up an April Collider article about "10 Superhero Movies Destined to Become Classic...

The new podcast episode is LIVE! CP is gone so D-man records a solo episode this week and discusses the new Tetris movie, the Star Wars celebration, and all the breaking news from that. He also talks about the new Harry Potter series planned for HBO Max, a #Tetris movie, #StarWarsCelebration #hbomax #StarWars #HarryPotter #Penguin Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! #podcast #nowlistening

On this week's episode of the Filmmakers Compass, D-Man and CP discuss the new Mario movie - well, they haven't actually seen it yet! First, Congressional Democrats are interested in re-evaluating the Warner Media and Discovery Merger. Is there merit here? Or is it all politically motivated? Next, could Nintendo be looking to create a shared Cinematic Universe? Does that mean we will get the Ultim...

On this week's episode of the podcast, we are talking about "One-Hit-Wonder" Film Directors! D-Man saw an article on Complex, so they guy dive into what they think happened to these famous "One-Hit-Wonders" and what movie they would like to see them return and direct. After that, storytime! That's right, D-Man and CP are discussing their time in film school this week. They take a trip down memory...

On this podcast episode, CP recaps his adventures at WonderCon 2023. Then D-Man and CP reminisce over a story time segment about going to the movie theater. What were their first movie theater moments? What movies did they love seeing in the theater? What were their worst movie theater moments? What movies made them cry? D-an and CP end the episode by counting down their Top 5 favorite Non-Engligh...