Fahrenheit 11/9 (out Nov 1) is the latest documentary from Oscar winner Michael Moore. He shines the spotlight on Donald Trump's surprise election victory and a major cover-up in his home town of Flint. I know some have grown tired of Moore but when it comes to the medium of cinema, he'll still very good at putting forward a persuasive argument. Grade: B+.

Beautiful Boy (out Oct 25) is based on a two memoirs and focuses on journalist David Sheff (Steve Carell) and his efforts to help his drug-addicted son (Timothée Chalamet). There are too many flashbacks and the story is fragmented (big gaps between key events) but the two lead performances make it worth the price of admission. Grade: B-.

Backtrack Boys (out Oct 25) is an Australian documentary about a program based in New South Wales where troubled kids help stay out of prison by working with dogs and building lifelong skills. I wasn't aware of this program previously and so the film is a huge eye-opener that will increase awareness and generate discussion. Grade: A-.

Halloween (out Oct 25) presses the "reset" button and asks audiences to ignore the previous 9 sequels (especially the ones where Jamie Lee Curtis' character is killed). Intended to be a direct remake to the 1978 original, characters make some overly dumb decisions but as a whole, it still delivers as an unsettling cinematic experience. Great use of music, lighting and camera angles. Grade: B+.

An Interview With God (out Oct 25) is a drama about a religious journalist (Brenton Thwaites) who has 3 separate meetings with a man proclaiming to be God (David Strathairn). I like the concept but the film avoids thorny issues of today (e.g. gay people, child abuse in the Church) and sticks to basics. Grade: C+.

Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (out Oct 25) is a fun sequel where a group of Halloween-themed objects come to life and terrorise a small town. The kids make jokes, the adults act sassy and the end result is a sequel that's almost as good as the 2016 original. Grade: B.

Ghost Stories (out Oct 25) is about a paranormal-busting investigator who looks into three unsolved cases. There's a worthy punchline but it's a slow burn getting there. Grade: B-.

1% (out Oct 18) is an Australian drama about two guys fighting for supremacy within a major bikie gang. Mistakes are made and things get out of control. Great performances from the whole cast including the two leads - Ryan Corr and Matt Nable. Grade: B+.

Wajib (out Oct 18) is repetitive but it's still an engaging Palestinian drama about a father and his son who have lengthy discussions and disagreements while driving across Nazareth and delivering wedding invitations. Grade: B.

Donbass (out Oct 18) is a curious drama that is, in essence, a collection of short stories about characters involved in the war between Russia and the Ukraine. It's a tricky film to be fully invested in given its fragmented nature. Grade: C+.