Filmmaker’s Compass Podcast

This week’s Movie Remake Time! sees Clark face off against Rusty in a battle of the Giswold’s. We are coming 1983’s National Lampoon classic “Vacation” with the 2015 soft reboot “Vacation”! The plots are the similar, new jokes, and different casts bring this discussion to life. So we have to ask…who did it better!?

For this weeks Total Rewind we are heading back to the 70’s with another Spielberg classic…Close Encounters of the Third Kind! UFOs, aliens, and communicating thru music. CP & Dman both had certain feelings about this one so we want to know what you think. Does Close Encounters hold up!?

It’s Movie Remake Time! And this week we have another new movie hitting theaters and HBO Max that has people talking. This week we are discussing another soft reboot in “The Suicide Squad”. It’s the 2016 David Ayer original vs the new 2021 James Gunn style reboot. There’s a lot to dissect here from style and tone, comedy and R rating, to the ensemble cast and story structures. Great debate and ton...

Today we take a look back at 80’s classic “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and discuss its impact on popular culture, it funny & powerful story, call to action, and have fun with fourth wall breaks and fan theories. It’s a classic for a reason but does it still hold up!? Let us know in the comments and thanks for tuning in!

This week we are switching up on Movie Remake Time! Although this isn’t technically a remake/reboot/sequel, they are too similar not to compare. Taxi Driver vs Joker Martin Scorsese’s noir classic vs it’s modern comic book interpretation. Amazing performances, beautiful cinematography, and movies that speak to us on another level. Which one did it better!?

It’s Tuesday so let’s rewind to a college and greek classic (and probably your dad’s favorite comedy) Animal House! Lots to unpack here when looking at how the jokes have aged, it’s influence on college and greek life as well as it’s genre, casting choices, and overall story structure. So what do you think, does Animal House hold up!? Let’s know in the comments below and enjoy the show :)

It’s Movie Remake Time! 🎥 🍿 And this week we are discussing the franchise of G.I. Joe 🪖 and specifically comparing Rise of Cobra 🐍 vs Retaliation 💥. Was the soft reboot and adding the Rock worth a change in direction for the franchise? And which movie did it better? Let us know your thoughts and enjoy the show!

Have you seen the new Space Jam yet!? “Everybody get up it's time to slam now We got a real jam goin' down Welcome to the Space Jam!” It’s Movie Remake Time! And this week we are comparing the original 1996 Space Jam to the just released 2021 Space Jam: A New Legacy. It’s Michael Jordan vs Lebron James and we want to know who did it better. Let us know your thoughts and enjoy the show :)

We have finally arrived at a Total Rewind episode in the 1950’s! This week we discuss the science fiction classic “Forbidden Planet” and break down its influence on the sci-fi genre, 1950’s moviemaking and effects, a story that is a cautionary tale about our sub-conscience, and finally whether it holds up or not. So let us know what you think! Enjoy the show :)

On this week’s “Movie Remake Time!” we dive into a remake that was discussed & scrutinized when it came out in 2014…Robocop. This is a full fledged remake, adapting much from the original, and we discuss why it was made and whether it is better than the 1987 original. What are your thoughts? Which one did it better?

Moving further back in time we take a look at a Mel Brooks comedic classic, “Blazing Saddles”. We break down what worked, what ages, and whether it holds up after 47 years. Let us know what you think about the movie and keep the conversation going!

It’s time to debate a fun movie remake: The Mummy (1999) and the The Mummy (2017). There are many differences and we have an interesting discussion about the filmmaking and what’s missing. So the final question is, which movie did it better? Tune in to find out what we think and leave a comment.

Today we took a look at the first summer blockbuster and Spielberg classic Jaws! After all these years does it still scare people out of the water? How does that shark look? We will discuss and determine whether Jaws still holds up. Let us know what you think and enjoy!

New #PODCAST! Movie Remake Time! Terminator 1 vs Terminator 2 Just as we described on last week’s episode, we are very excited to be pitting Terminator 1 vs Terminator 2 to see which movie did it better! We look at their cultural significance, effects and style, as well as story. Hope you enjoy the episode and be sure to drop a comment and let us know which one you think was best.

It’s Tuesday and we’re back again with a brand new episode of Total Rewind! This week we take a look at Spielberg classic “Raiders Of The Lost Ark” and determine whether it is still required viewing by a new generation of movie goers. What do you think? You still think it’s a classic?

Another new episode and another NEW segment! This week we are introducing “Movie Remake Time!” We compare all the remakes, reboots, and sequels and see who did it better. This week we compare the original “The Fast and the Furious” and soft reboot “Fast Five”. We have the need for speed.

THE PODCAST IS BACK! Both Dustin and Christian return with a new segment called “Total Rewind” where we watch and discuss classic movies from the 80’s and before and see if they still hold up. On this episode the movie is 1984’s “The Karate Kid”! We take a look at how it’s affected culture, how it’s effects hold up, and if the story is still relevant. Hope you enjoy!!! And welcome back to the show...

In this week’s Total Rewind we are discussing James Cameron’s sci-fi epic “Terminator 2”! @ndcal & @bigkiddman are pumped to dive into one of our favorite action movies of all time and an innovator in the space of special effects. So let us know what you think and share your top 3 lists. New format, new episodes, same movie love! 🎥 🍿

In this week’s Total Rewind we are discussing 1946’s “The Big Sleep”! @ndcal & @bigkiddman are pumped to talk film noirs and and a classic of the genre on this week’s show. So let us know what you think and share your top 3 lists. New format, new episodes, same movie love! 🎥 🍿

We are back with another episode of Total Rewind! @ndcal & @bigkiddman are excited to continue the new format of the #podcast. This week’s movie is the high school comedy classic “Fast Times At Ridgemont High”. So let us know what you think and share your top 3 lists. New format, new episodes, same movie love! 🎥 🍿

Help us welcome producer Gregory Veeser to the FCP podcast! In this episode we discuss: Telling your parents that you are going to Film School? What are the differences between the film scene in LA and the film scene in NYC? How to get established in LA and break into Hollywood? Should you get an internship? Working as an assistant? Producing the film Law Abiding Citizen with Jamie Foxx and Gerard...

Social distancing won’t stop us from recording! Excited to announce a new podcast episode of Total Rewind. This week’s movie is the comedy classic “Superbad” and we introduce a new format to discuss the film. So let us know what you think and share your top 3 lists. New format, new episodes, same movie love! 🎥 🍿

It is a our pleasure to welcome actor Brad Banacka to the newest episode of the FCP podcast! In this episode we discuss the film industry in South Bend, Indiana. Making the move to Los Angeles, what do you need to know? Acting Schools. How do you find work as an actor? Are you ever too late to start acting? And of course, Star Wars. Side note: there was a farmers market outside while we were recor...

In this episode we discuss making the move to Los Angeles. Getting into animation. What is the best software aspiring animators should learn? What are the differences between live-action production and animation? What are three cartoons every aspiring animator should watch? He tells us about his passion project - Blood Fury! What movie that Mike thinks can be watched over, and over? We talk about...

Nickolas Gilbert is a Writer/Director/Producer based in Los Angeles, California. He has worked in the film business for over twenty years in both the camera and art departments, as well as writing, producing and directing his own projects. He has worked in the camera department on major feature films such as Oz the Great & Powerful and Red Dawn and network television shows such as Brooklyn Nine-Ni...