It's finally here. HE's finally here. Yes, Thanos has arrived and is wielding obscene amounts of power, thus threatening the existence of life throughout the universe and simultaneously causing comic book geeks and cinephiles alike to gleeful

FILMbits 19 - A Quiet Place

Apr 20th, 2018 14m 37s

It's time for some suspense/thriller/horror talk. Jim Halpert...I mean John Krasinski shows us his movie-directing chops with a very strong outing in this squeaky clean story of suspense and survival.

FILMbits 19 - Avengers Infinity War

Apr 1st, 2018 18m 49s

In a very special episode of FILMbits, hear Matt give his spoiler free thoughts on the grand epic film Avengers Infinity War!

FILMbits 18 - Ready Player One

Mar 29th, 2018 18m 40s

Steven Spielberg is at it again...engineering wondrous characters and landscapes that dazzle and entertain on a very high level. Tune in and hear my thoughts on this blockbuster!

FILMbits 17 - Black Panther

Mar 23rd, 2018 14m 31s

In episode 17, let's here some thoughts about Black Panther and why it's so special and so important.

FILMbits 16 - The Music of Star Wars Part III

Jan 2nd, 2018 35m 17s

Matt's three part discussion pertaining to the music of John Williams and Star Wars concludes with an in depth look at the original score for The Last Jedi. What makes it great? What makes it different? Tune in and find out.

FILMbits 15 - Star Wars The Last Jedi

Dec 18th, 2017 1h 50m

It's finally here. Episode 8 in the Skywalker saga. Kyle Smith appears as a guest in this episode to help Matt break down The Last Jedi. It's an important film in the franchise that both honors classic Star Wars and yet also blazes a trail i

FILMbits 14 - The Music of Star Wars Part II

Dec 4th, 2017 34m 58s

Previously on this show we discussed the music of the original trilogy. Now Matt discusses the music Williams crafted for the prequel trilogy as well as Episode 7 and Rogue One.*I do not own nor claim rights to any of the music featured in t

FILMbits 13 - Avengers Infinity War Teaser Trailer Breakdown

Nov 30th, 2017 38m 32s

We FINALLY get a taste of the massive war all our beloved MCU characters are about to become a part of. Hear Matt breakdown all the juicy scenes and shots in the newly debuted Avengers Infinity War teaser trailer.

FILMbits 12 - The Music of Star Wars Part I

Nov 9th, 2017 33m 18s

With The Last Jedi on the horizon, it's time to go full Star Wars for the next month. Let's break down the iconic and critically important music that John Williams lovingly crafted for this film franchise in part 1 of a two part discussion.*

FILMbits 11 - Thor Ragnarok

Nov 6th, 2017 39m 21s

Zany. Outlandish. Crazy. These are just some of the adjectives Matt uses to describe Thor Ragnarok. It's a wild ride, to say the least. Listen in on the discussion!

FILMbits Theme Intro [Revamped]

Nov 6th, 2017 36s

Revamped the FILMbits podcast theme...here it is!Written and arranged by Matt Pietri

FILMbits 10 - Stranger Things Season 2

Nov 3rd, 2017 43m 12s

Stranger Things season 2 is finally here! Tune in to hear Matt's thoughts on the wildly successful Netflix original series' sophomore outing.

FILMbits 9 - Star Wars The Last Jedi Full Trailer Breakdown

Oct 10th, 2017 27m 39s

Listen in as Matt breaks down the latest Star Wars The Last Jedi trailer and why it's both awesome and full of crap ;-)

FILMbits 8 - Blade Runner 2049

Oct 9th, 2017 22m 33s

In episode number 8 Matt talks at length about Denis Villeneuve's latest Blade Runner 2049 and whether or not it honors the cult classic it spawned from.

FILMbits 7 - San Diego Comic Con Trailer Roundup

Jul 24th, 2017 19m 52s

In episode 7 Matt rounds up some of the great trailers that dropped at 2017 Sand Diego Comic Con.

FILMbits 6 - Dunkirk

Jul 21st, 2017 19m 52s

In episode 6, Matt breaks down Nolan's war epic Dunkirk and explores his unique take on the genre.

FILMbits 5 - War for the Planet of the Apes

Jul 17th, 2017 20m 43s

On number 5 Matt takes a closer look at the latest installment in the storied Apes franchise.

FILMbits 4 - Ghost in the Shell

Apr 4th, 2017 17m 32s

Once again we're watching a live action remake of an animated classic-this time from the anime realm. Tune in to hear Matt's thoughts on Ghost in the Shell. No cybernetic enhancements needed!

FILMbits 3 - Life

Mar 30th, 2017 16m 10s

Life traps us in the warm confines of the International Space Station with a cute, cuddly, dangerous little alien. Was it a thrill? Or a boring, cliche nod to a niche genre? Tune in and hear Matt's thoughts!

FILMbits 2 - Power Rangers

Mar 29th, 2017 18m 9s

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers make their big screen debut. Do we get an honorable homage to the cheezy 90's television show, or an abominable turd? Tune in and find out!

FILMbits 1 - Beauty and the Beast

Mar 17th, 2017 20m 12s

Walt Disney's live action adaptation of the timeless classic Beauty and the Beast has finally hit theaters. What did Matt think? Tune in and listen to the launch episode to find out!