(Sniff, sniff) What’s that smell?

Hopefully it’s summer. And with the scents, sounds and sun of the season also (usually) comes sizable cinematic celebrations.

While there aren’t as many titles this summer that have me super jazzed there are a handful that have piqued my curiosity. So, slather on the sunscreen, grab a glass of lemonade and enjoy some insight (and quips) on the summer flicks about which I’m most excited.

AVENGERS: ENDGAME
When it’s out:April 26
What it’s about: With the universe in peril and its fate in question the Avengers once again assemble to try to repair the damage done in the franchise’s previous installment.
Why I’m pumped: Take a peek at the cast list; in some form or another everyone is here – everyone! If this follow-up to last year’s “Infinity War” truly is the end, it looks to be one immense and intense final bow.

BOOKSMART
When it’s out: May 24
What it’s about: Two smarty pants seniors, regretting the academic paths they took throughout high school, attempt to stuff four years of bad decisions and missed opportunities into the night before graduation.
Why I’m pumped: I think Kaitlyn Dever is hilarious, and after seeing the red band trailer for this movie, I’m sold. “Booksmart” looks to be comparable to “Superbad,” and any movie with a tag line like “getting straight As; giving zero Fs” – I mean, just take my ticket money already!

SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2
When it’s out: June 7
What it’s about: It’s another look at what Max (voiced by Patton Oswalt), Chloe (Lake Bell) and their animal pals do when their owners are away.
Why I’m pumped: Its predecessor purr-fectly honored the species-and breed-specific quirks, and I want to see more. And as a mom to four fur kids, I always wonder what my pets do when I’m not home (probably nap; that’s what I would do).

MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL
When it’s out: June 14
What it’s about: Alien attacks are a global issue, of course, so this fourth flick in the franchise follows London-based Agent H (Chris Hemsworth) and Agent M (Tessa Thompson) as they travel the globe to internationally battle intergalactic baddies.
Why I’m pumped: Loved the first “Men in Black” (who didn’t?!?), so I want to see if No. 4 is as enjoyable at No. 1 – or as forgettable as… the ones I don’t remember. Maybe it was the flashy thing?

TOY STORY 4
When it’s out: June 21
What it’s about: A new face joins Buzz (voiced by Tim Allen), Woody (Tom Hanks) and the rest of the toy crew for new adventures and shenanigans.
Why I’m pumped: Because Pixar.

YESTERDAY
When it’s out: June 28
What it’s about: Imagine (heh) that no one except you has heard of the Beatles. That’s exactly what happens when Jack (Himesh Patel) awakens after a bizarre power outage. Playing the band’s never-before-heard songs could be his ticket to ride – err, I mean success.
Why I’m pumped: Forget that this idea is crazy fresh; this flick is directed by Danny Boyle and no doubt will be chock full of Beatles tunes – and that’s a world in which I want to immerse myself for two hours.

SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME
When it’s out: July 5
What it’s about: Peter Parker’s (Tom Holland) summer Euro trip is anything but relaxing, as he must don the Spidey suit to face a foe across the pond.
Why I’m pumped: It’s another big-action Marvel adventure, which means it’s sure to entertain, amuse and wow audiences into seeing it again (at least twice). And Holland is an amazing Spider-Man (see what I did there??)

THE LION KING
When it’s out: July 19
What it’s about: Hakuna Matata! This live-action journey tells the Simba-centric tale with which we all fell in love in 1994.
Why I’m pumped: Looking forward to seeing how director Jon Favreau delivers this beloved Disney story, since I was really impressed with his 2016 live-action adaptation of “The Jungle Book.” Plus, how adorable is that lion cub? Get outta here!

Hopefully these movies just scratch the surface of an exciting season at the cinema. Let me know which flicks are on your summer must-see list – and I wish you happy viewing!

You have just enjoyed the insights of Movie Addict Mel, a cinema dork and conversational writer. Follow her on Twitter @movieaddictmel, and “like” her Facebook page www.facebook.com/movieaddictmel.

SUMMER MOVIE SCHEDULE 2019

APRIL 26:
Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame

MAY 3:
The Intruder
Long Shot
UglyDolls

MAY 10:
The Hustle
Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Poms

MAY 17:
A Dog’s Journey
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
The Sun Is Also a Star

MAY 24:
Ad Astra
Aladdin
Booksmart
Brightburn

MAY 31:
Godzilla: King of Monsters
Ma
Rocketman

JUNE 7:
The Secret Life of Pets 2
X-Men: Dark Phoenix

JUNE 14:
Men in Black: International
Shaft

JUNE 21:
Child’s Play
Pixar’s Toy Story 4

JUNE 28:
Annabelle Comes Home
Yesterday

JULY 5:
Spider-Man: Far From Home

JULY 12:
17 Bridges
Crawl
Stuber

JULY 19:
The Lion King

JULY 26:
The Boy 2
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

AUGUST 2:
Dora the Explorer
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
The New Mutants

AUGUST 9:
Artemis Fowl
Brian Banks
The Kitchen
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Where’d You Go, Bernadette

AUGUST 14:
Blinded By the Light

AUGUST 16:
47 Meters Down: Uncaged
The Angry Birds Movie 2
Good Boys
The Informer
Playmobil: The Movie

AUGUST 23:
Angel Has Fallen
Overcomer

Courtesy of firstshowing.net
Release dates may be subject to change