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American Animals (Crime, Drama)Four young men mistake their lives for a movie and attempt one of the most audacious heists in U.S. history. Director: Bart LaytonWriter: Bart LaytonStars: Spencer Reinhard, Warren Lipka, Eric Borsuk - (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed:   https://feeds.megaphone.fm/BIT7197946000 Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com /moviesfirst  (mobile friendly).  Subscr...

1% (Crime)1% is set within the primal underworld of outlaw motorcycle club gangs. It follows the heir to the throne of a motorcycle club who has to betray his president to save his brother's life. Director: Stephen McCallumWriter: Matt NableStars: Ryan Corr, Abbey Lee, Simone Kessell - (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed:   https://feeds.megaphone.fm/BIT7197946000 Stream podcast episodes on demand from w...

Jirga (Drama, War)Former Australian soldier, Mike Wheeler, returns to Afghanistan, seeking redemption from the family of a civilian man he killed during the war. Director: Benjamin GilmourWriter: Benjamin GilmourStars: Sam Smith, Mohammad Mosam, Kefayat Lag Humani - (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed:   https://feeds.megaphone.fm/BIT7197946000 Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com /movie...

Night School (Comedy)A group of troublemakers is forced to attend night school in hope that they'll pass the GED exam to finish high school. Director: Malcolm D. LeeWriters: Kevin Hart, Harry Ratchford Stars: Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Brooke Butler - (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed:   https://feeds.megaphone.fm/BIT7197946000 Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com /moviesfirst  (mobi...

Harmony (Fantasy, Romance, Thriller)Born with an energetic power to absorb fear from others, a young woman must find love to balance the fears of her own and fight an ever growing storm of negative energy. Director: Corey PearsonWriters: Corey Pearson (original story), Corey Pearson (screenplay)Stars: Jacqueline McKenzie, Eamon Farren, Jessica Falkholt - (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed:   https://fee...

 Alpha (Adventure, Drama, Family)In the prehistoric past, a young man struggles to return home after being separated from his tribe during a buffalo hunt. He finds a similarly lost wolf companion and starts a friendship that would change humanity. Director: Albert HughesWriters: Daniele Sebastian Wiedenhaupt (screenplay by), Albert Hughes (story by)Stars: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannes...

Smallfoot (Animation, Adventure, Comedy)A Yeti is convinced that the elusive creatures known as "humans" really do exist. Directors: Karey Kirkpatrick, Jason Reisig (co-director)Writers: Karey Kirkpatrick (screenplay by), Clare Sera (screenplay by) | 5 more credits »Stars: Channing Tatum, James Corden, Zendaya - (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed:   https://feeds.megaphone.fm /BIT7197946000 Stream podca...

Johnny English Strikes Again (Action, Adventure, Comedy)After a cyber-attack reveals the identity of all of the active undercover agents in Britain, Johnny English is forced to come out of retirement to find the mastermind hacker. Director: David KerrWriter: William Davies (screenplay by)Stars: Olga Kurylenko, Emma Thompson, Rowan Atkinson - (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed:   https://feeds.megaphone....

The House with a Clock in Its Walls (Comedy, Family, Fantasy)A young orphan named Lewis Barnavelt aids his magical uncle in locating a clock with the power to bring about the end of the world. Director: Eli RothWriters: Eric Kripke (screenplay by), John Bellairs (based on the novel by)Stars: Cate Blanchett, Jack Black, Lorenza Izzo - (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed:   https://feeds.megaphone.fm /BIT7...

The Predator (Action, Adventure, Horror)When a young boy accidentally triggers the universe's most lethal hunters' return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race. Director: Shane BlackWriters: Fred Dekker, Shane Black Stars: Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Jacob Tremblay- (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed:   https://feeds.megap...

Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot (Biography, Comedy, Drama)On the rocky path to sobriety after a life-changing accident, John Callahan discovers the healing power of art, willing his injured hands into drawing hilarious, often controversial cartoons, which bring him a new lease on life. Director: Gus Van SantWriters: John Callahan (based on the book by), John Callahan (story by) Stars: Joaqui...

Custody (Drama) (France)Jusqu'à la garde (original title)A broken marriage leads to a bitter custody battle with an embattled son at the centre. Director: Xavier LegrandWriter: Xavier Legrand (screenplay)Stars: Léa Drucker, Denis Ménochet, Thomas Gioria - (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed:   https://feeds.megaphone.fm/BIT7197946000 Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com /moviesfirst  (mo...

Ghosthunter (Documentary) Follows a real life ghost hunter. Director: Ben LawrenceWriter: Ben Lawrence - (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed:   https://feeds.megaphone.fm/BIT7197946000 Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com /moviesfirst  (mobile friendly).  Subscribe, rate and review Movies First at all good podcatcher apps, including Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), Stit...

Ladies In Black (Comedy, Drama) Adapted from the bestselling novel by Madeleine St John, Ladies in Black is an alluring and tender-hearted comedy drama about the lives of a group of department store employees in 1959 Sydney. Director: Bruce BeresfordWriters: Bruce Beresford (adaptation), Sue Milliken (adaptation)Stars: Rachael Taylor, Julia Ormond, Angourie Rice - (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed:   h...

Beast (Crime, Drama, Mystery) A troubled woman living in an isolated community finds herself pulled between the control of her oppressive family and the allure of a secretive outsider suspected of a series of brutal murders. Director: Michael PearceWriter: Michael PearceStars: Johnny Flynn, Jessie Buckley, Geraldine James - (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed:   https://feeds.megaphone.fm/BIT7197946000 S...

Kin (Action, Sci-Fi) Chased by a vengeful criminal, the feds and a gang of otherworldly soldiers, a recently released ex-con, and his adopted teenage brother are forced to go on the run with a weapon of mysterious origin as their only protection. Directors: Jonathan Baker, Josh BakerWriters: Jonathan Baker (based on the short film "Bag Man" by), Josh Baker (based on the short film "Bag Man" by) |...

Wayne (Documentary, Biography) Wayne tells the exhilarating story of 1987 World Motorcycle Grand Prix Champion Wayne Gardner's triumphant, improbable journey from a 5-dollar dirt bike to the international summit of his sport. Director: Jeremy SimsWriters: Matthew Metcalfe, Jeremy Sims Stars: Wayne Gardner, Donna-Lee Kahlbetzer - (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed:   https://feeds.megaphone.fm/BIT7197946...

Searching (Drama, Mystery, Thriller) After his 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a desperate father breaks into her laptop to look for clues to find her. Director: Aneesh ChagantyWriters: Aneesh Chaganty, Sev OhanianStars: John Cho, Debra Messing, Joseph Lee - (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed:   https://feeds.megaphone.fm/BIT7197946000Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile frie...

Won’t You Be My Neighbor (Documentary, Biography) An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host, Fred Rogers. Director: Morgan NevilleStars: Joanne Rogers, Betty Aberlin, David Bianculli - (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed:   https://feeds.megaphone.fm/BIT7197946000 Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly).  Subscribe, rate and revie...

A Simple Favor (Comedy, Crime, Drama) A SIMPLE FAVOR, directed by Paul Feig, centers around Stephanie (Anna Kendrick), a mommy blogger who seeks to uncover the truth behind her best friend Emily's (Blake Lively) sudden disappearance from their small town. Director: Paul FeigWriters: Jessica Sharzer (screenplay by), Darcey Bell (based upon the novel by)Stars: Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Gold...

Christopher Robin (Animation, Adventure, Comedy) A working-class family man, Christopher Robin, encounters his childhood friend Winnie-the-Pooh, who helps him to rediscover the joys of life. Director: Marc ForsterWriters: Alex Ross Perry (screenplay by), Tom McCarthy (screenplay by) Stars: Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell, Bronte Carmichael - (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed:   https://feeds.megaphone.fm...

The Merger (Comedy, Drama, Sport) Troy Carrington, a former professional football player returns to his country town after an abrupt end to his sporting career and is persuaded to coach the hapless local footy team, the Roosters. Director: Mark GrentellWriter: Damian CallinanStars: Damian Callinan, Kate Mulvany, John Howard - (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed:   https://feeds.megaphone.fm /BIT719794600...

The Nun (Horror, Mystery, Thriller) A priest with a haunted past and a novice on the threshold of her final vows are sent by the Vatican to investigate the death of a young nun in Romania and confront a malevolent force in the form of a demonic nun. Director: Corin HardyWriters: Gary Dauberman (screenplay by), James Wan (story by) Stars: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga, Jonas Bloquet - (IMDb) Movies...

Mile 22 (Action, Adventure, Crime) An elite American intelligence officer, aided by a top-secret tactical command unit, tries to smuggle a mysterious police officer with sensitive information out of the country. Director: Peter BergWriters: Lea Carpenter (screenplay by), Graham Roland (story by) | 1 more credit »Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Lauren Cohan, Iko Uwais - (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed:   https:...

Domestique (Drama) (Czech Republic)Top cyclist Roman has had enough of serving as a domestique, a bicycle racer who sacrifices for the team. And since strenuous training and a strict regimen don't lead to the type of performance he longs for, he sets up an oxygen tent at home. His obsession with having a sports career, however, renders him oblivious to his wife Sarlota's desire to have a baby. Dir...