Marriage Story (out Nov 14) is centred around a separated couple going through an increasingly complicated divorce. Other films have covered this topic with more emotion and intensity (2017's Custody springs to mind) but it's still a strong drama with two (seemingly) natural performances from Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver. The second act is the best. Grade: B+.

Official Secrets (out Nov 21) recounts the true story of a 28-year-old British woman who blew the whistle on an illegal spying operation orchestrated by the UK and US governments. Keira Knightley is outstanding in the lead role as she grapples with the validity of her acts. The punchline in the final act is unforgettable. Grade: A-.

Charlie's Angels (out Nov 14) is a disappointing attempt to reboot the film franchise which began in 2000. The action scenes are over-edited, the plot lacks credibility, and the jokes (for the most part) fall flat. It's trying way too hard to be fun. Grade: C.

I Am No Bird (out Nov 14) is a documentary that follows 4 very different women from around the world who are preparing to get married. It delves into their motivations, their expectations and their respective cultures. It's not offering any ground breaking insight (marriages have been explored in countless feature films from most countries) but it's still nice to meet these women and hear their stories. Grade: B-.

Ford v Ferrari (out Nov 14) follows two key characters (played by Matt Damon and Christian Bale) who helped design a Ford racing car to take on the powerful Ferrari team in the mid-1960s. The story is over-romanticised in places and there's a weak, one-note villain (Josh Lucas) but aside, this is compelling viewing that held by attention throughout. Quality performances, edge-of-your seat racing sequences, and it all adds up to an interesting true story! Grade: B+.

The Report (out Nov 14) is centred on a former FBI employee asked to lead a Senate investigation into the CIA's “enhanced interrogation” techniques in the years following the September 11 attacks. There’s a lot to take away from this movie. It has something to say about the use of torture, the mental strain of being an investigator, and the role of government and subsequent accountability. Great performances from Adam Driver and Annette Bening. Grade: A.

The Irishman (out Nov 7) is a crime/mobster flick from director Martin Scorsese. It's not a tale that will blow you away (we've seen this sort of stuff before) but Scorsese is a great storyteller. It's more about the characters and how they interact (lots of "Chinese whispers") than about what ultimately happens to them. Joe Pesci the pick of the outstanding cast. Grade: A-.

Last Christmas (out Nov 7) is an underwhelming romantic-comedy about a neurotic young woman (played by Emilia Clarke) who meets the ultimate nice guy (played by Henry Golding) and then reassesses her selfish nature. She’s a tough character to like and that’s part of the reason why it’s hard to buy into her transformation. A rare misstep from director Paul Feig. Grade: C+.

Emu Runner (out Nov 7) is an Australian drama about a 9-year-old Indigenous girl who bonds with an emu in the remote outback following the unexpected death of her mother. The acting could have been stronger but it's still nice to see quality Aussie tales on the big screen. Grade: B.

Arctic Justice (out Nov 7) is yet another animated feature set in a world of snow/ice and is about a fox trying to land his dream job as a mail deliverer. The messages are genuine but there's not a lot of complexity or nuance to the storyline. Grade: C+.