The Blue Caftan (out May 18) is a drama about a married couple who run an old-school caftan store in Morocco. It's a loving tribute to the craft but also an interesting story about the dynamic between husband and wife in changing times. Grade: A-.

John Farnham: Finding the Voice (out May 18) has something for everyone. This Aussie documentary is not revolutionary in terms of style and content, but it provides a fitting tribute to the singer’s talent and perseverance. The passion/emotion of the interviews is transferred onto the audience. Grade: B+..

Hypnotic (out May 11) is a trashy, doesn't-make-much-sense thriller about people with hypnotic powers using their abilities to commit violent crimes. Ben Affleck stars. Grade: C+.

Love Again (out May 11) is a romantic dramady about a New York couple who meet in bizarre circumstances (she texts her dead partner's phone number which the new guy now has). The dialogue is poor, and the supporting characters are contrived. Liked the chemistry between stars Priyanka Chopra Jones and Sam Heughan. Grade: C+.

Book Club: The Next Chapter (out May 11) is an improvement on the 2018 original. No topic is off limits as the four leading ladies travel to Italy for a bachelorette party/trip and talk about life, love, sex, wine, food and fate. Instead of trying to create unnecessary villains and faux drama, it’s a film that understands what its audience wants and so the tone is kept light throughout. Grade: A-.

November (out May 11) is trying to provide a gritty, documentary-like feel and illustrate the behind-the-scenes chaos as thousands of detectives and police officers piece evidence together in the day follows the deadly Paris terrorist attack in 2015. There's a surprising lack of insight in terms of the investigation. The only interesting subplot involves a young Muslim woman who suspects her housemate is helping terrorists on the run. Grade: B-.

Infinity Pool (out May 11) is a nutty horror-thriller from director Brandon Cronenberg about guests at a luxury resort who have the ability to clone themselves for not-so-nice reasons. Can't say I cared too much about the characters but this is a winner for its wild ideas and eye-opening spectacle. Not for the prudish. Grade: B.

The Survival of Kindness (out May 4) is the latest from award-winning Australian director Rolf de Heer (The Tracker, Ten Canoes). It won't be for everyone. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, it's a dialogue-free drama which follows an Indigenous woman as she walks across the country in search of...? Strange, alluring, unsatisfying. Grade: B.

Masquerade (out May 4) is a convoluted French comedy-drama about dodgy folk using love to manipulate people for their own benefit. There's early intrigue but it becomes repetitive. Weird structure also. Grade: C+.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (out May 4) is a (just) good enough entry to close out the story of these music-loving superheroes. The villain is dull (have they run out of ideas?) and the action is a bit too hectic but, this is still entertaining because of its comedy and the chemistry between its leads. The tone is light, the zingers and plentiful, and there’s a splash of genuine emotion at just the right moments. Grade: B.