1. The Uninvited
An aging actress stumbles through a single, swirling Hollywood party. Sharp dialogue, haunted glamour, brisk 90-minute pace. Think Sunset Boulevard for the “Zoomer” era. Financial Times
Where to watch: Limited art-house run; check The Stag’s Saturday late slot or stream on Curzon Home Cinema.
2. The Wedding Banquet
Ang Lee’s 1993 queer classic gets a playful, millennial remix. Two gay couples juggle IVF costs, inheritance fears, and one very fake wedding. Heartfelt yet frenetic. Financial Times
Where to watch: Nationwide from Friday; Vue Bromley has evening shows.
3. The Surfer
Nicolas Cage battles hostile locals on an Australian beach. Sun-bleached menace meets dark comedy. Vivid visuals, lush retro score, four-star buzz. Financial Times
Where to watch: Odeon Tunbridge Wells screens daily; arrives on premium VOD 27 May.
4. The Assessment
Future parents face a week-long home audit by a chilling Alicia Vikander. Part Black Mirror, part dinner-party satire. Uneven plot, gripping performances. Financial Times
Where to watch: Streaming now on Amazon Prime.
5. Thunderbolts*
Marvel’s misfit antiheroes try saving the MCU—and maybe themselves. Florence Pugh steals each scene; self-aware humour keeps things lively. The Guardian
Where to watch: Multiplexes everywhere, including Showcase Bluewater; IMAX advisable.
6. Parthenope
Paolo Sorrentino paints Naples in swooning, sun-drenched frames. Plot drifts, images dazzle. A sensual ode to youth and yearning. BFI
Where to watch: Picturehouse Maidstone from Sunday; digital rental mid-June.
Sevenoaks Viewing Tips
- Book mid-week matinees at The Stag for quieter crowds.
- For Dolby Atmos, head to Odeon Tunbridge Wells (Screen 4).
- Prefer the sofa? Mix The Assessment (Prime) with The Uninvited (Curzon) for an indie double bill.
Enjoy the show, and save your ticket stubs — they make fine bookmarks for the next rainy Kent evening.
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