Life of the Party (out May 10) is a comedy about a middle-aged mum (Melissa McCarthy) who heads back to college after a 20+ year absence to complete her degree. There's one great scene (at a restaurant) but aside from that, the jokes fall flat and the story is muddled. Grade: C.

Tully (out May 10) marks the third collaboration between director Jason Reitman and writer Diablo Cody (following Juno and Young Adult). It's the story of a tired, overworked, depressed mum (Charlize Theron) who finds her life reinvigorated when her brother helps hire a "night nanny". This is a worthy character study and it’s hard not to feel sympathy towards the mum and her plight. Grade: B+.

Chappaquiddick (out May 10) chronicles the true story of U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy (Jason Clarke) and a car accident that threatened to derail his political career in 1969. The film leaves a few too many unanswered questions but it's still a compelling true story which gets you thinking about the power of politicians and how even incompetent folk can orchestrate a cover up. Grade: B.

Last Flag Flying (out Apr 25) is a warm hearted drama about three U.S. Marines who reconnect for the first time in decades following a tragic event. With great dialogue between the three leads, Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston, and Laurence Fishburne, this is a film that delves into the ways we deal with grief and the importance of lifelong friends. Grade: B+.

Breath (out May 3) marks the directorial debut of Australian actor Simon Baker (The Mentalist) and is the fictional coming-of-age tale of two 13-year-old boys who are about to learn that life is far more complex than they’ve imagined. It leaves you wanting a little more in places but it’s still an intriguing story filled with great performances. Grade: B.

Avengers: Infinity War (out Apr 25) is very good. There's an element of repetition in terms of the action and moral dilemmas (choosing the life of one versus a million) but the writers have found a way to bring all of these characters together and create something interesting, tense and coherent. With an unforgettable cliff hanger ending, I'm very interested to see where this franchise goes next. Grade: A-.

Unsane (out Apr 25) is the latest from director Steven Soderbergh and was shot entirely using three iPhone 7 Plus phones! It's a tense thriller about a young woman who is unwillingly incarcerated in a psychiatric ward and has to battle both capitalism (they're locking up sane people for profit) and a creepy stalker who has been following her for 2 years. Clare Foy is amazing in the lead role and the way she reacts is how I’d see myself if placed in the same position. Grade: A.

Gurrumul (out Apr 26) is a documentary that takes us into the world of the blind indigenous artist, Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu. We follow the unusual path he took in finding fame and meet the people that offered valuable assistance along the way. An interesting individual. Grade: B+.

Loveless (out Apr 26) is a heavy drama from director Andrey Zvyagintsev (Leviathan) and is the story of a 12-year-old boy who goes missing in Moscow and the effect it has on his already fractured family. This is a gritty, emotional film that doesn't sugar coat any details. Grade: A-.

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (out Apr 19) is based on the popular book and follows an author who visits the island of Guernsey in the aftermath of World War II and finds the inspiration for her next work. I struggled with the film's romantic elements but aside, this is a strong drama with some worthy performances. Grade: B+.