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Happy Holidays from The Guild Screenings! We have a bounty of terrific films this month! Be sure to see The Odyssey reimagined in THE RETURN, the architectural epic THE BRUTALIST, Mike Leigh's return in HARD TRUTHS, and the apocalyptic musical THE END. Almodóvar works in English in THE ROOM NEXT DOOR, a mother becomes a canine in NIGHTBITCH, a female boxer goes to the Olympics in THE FIRE INSIDE, and Robbie Williams becomes a chimp in BETTER MAN! For foreign film connoisseurs, check out the acclaimed THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG and THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE. And for writers with children, we have the family films LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM and MUFASA: THE LION KING!

If you enjoy Q&As, we have seven — SEVEN! — for you. On Friday, December 6, co-writer/director James Mangold and will appear after his Bob Dylan bio, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN. On Sunday, December 8, writer Zach Baylin will speak about THE ORDER, his tale of the FBI investigating white supremacists. On Friday, December 13, we'll screen the remake of NOSFERATU, followed by a talk with writer/director Robert Eggers.

On Saturday, December 14, co-writers Eric Champnella and John Hindman will discuss their inspiring tale of a one-legged wrestler, UNSTOPPABLE. On Sunday, December 15, writer Kate Gersten will appear after THE LAST SHOWGIRL, her tribute to a fading Vegas trouper. On Saturday, December 21, we'll screen the erotic thriller BABYGIRL, followed by a talk with writer/director Halina Reijn. Finally, on Sunday, December 22, writer/director Christine Swanson will speak about her emotional road trip drama, ALBANY ROAD.

As always, ALL MOVIES ARE FREE! You can bring TWO GUESTS to all general screenings. You get THREE GUESTS at all Family Matinees. Seating is first come, first served. No RSVP needed. And parking is free – we validate!

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Friday, December 20
7:30 p.m.

Screenplay by Marielle Heller
Based on the Novel by Rachel Yoder
Directed by Marielle Heller
Produced by Anne Carey, Marielle Heller, Sue Naegle, Christina Oh, Amy Adams, Stacy O’Neil

Cast: Amy Adams, Scoot McNairy, Arleigh Patrick Snowden, Emmett James Snowden

Rated R, 98 minutes, Print Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures

Saturday, December 21
11:00 a.m.

Screenplay by Jefferey Addiss & Will Matthews and Phoebe Gittins & Arty Papageorgiou
Story by Jefferey Addiss & Will Matthews and Philippa Boyens
Based on Characters Created by J.R.R. Tolkien
Directed by Kenji Kamiyana
Produced by Philippa Boyens, Jason DeMarco, Joseph Chou

Voice Cast: Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Luke Pasqualino, Miranda Otto, Lorraine Ashbourne, Yazdan Qafouri, Benjamin Wainwright, Laurence Ubong Williams, Shaun Dooley, Michael Wildman, Jude Akuwudike, Bilal Hasna, Janine Duvitski

Family Matinee: Members may bring up to 3 guests (ages 3 and up) to this screening.

Rated PG-13, 134 minutes, Print Courtesy of New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation

Saturday, December 21
2:00 p.m.

Q&A with Halina Reijn immediately following.

Written and Directed by Halina Reijn
Produced by David Hinojosa, Julia Oh, Halina Reijn

Cast: Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Sophie Wilde, Antonio Banderas

Rated R, 114 minutes, Print Courtesy of A24 Films

Saturday, December 21
5:30 p.m.

Written by Barry Jenkins
Directed by Rachel Morrison
Produced by Elishia Holmes, Barry Jenkins

Cast: Ryan Destiny, Brian Tyree Henry

Rated PG-13, 109 minutes, Print Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios

Sunday, December 22
11:00 a.m.

Screenplay by Jeff Nathanson
Directed by Barry Jenkins
Produced by Adele Romanski, Mark Ceryak

Voice Cast: Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Tiffany Boone, Donald Glover, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, Blue Ivy Carter, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter

Family Matinee: Members may bring up to 3 guests (ages 3 and up) to this screening.

Rated PG, 120 minutes, Print Courtesy of Disney

Sunday, December 22
2:00 p.m.

Q&A with Christine Swanson immediately following.

Written and Directed by Christine Swanson
Produced by Michael Swanson

Cast: Renée Elise Goldsberry, Lynn Whitfield, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Lisa Arrindell, Gary Dourdan, Joe Holt, Rachel Nicks, Ben Rappaport, Lily Cowles

Rated PG-13, 135 minutes, Print Courtesy of Faith Filmworks

Sunday, December 22
5:30 p.m.

Written by Simon Gleeson, Oliver Cole, Michael Gracey
Directed by Michael Gracey
Produced by Paul Currie, Michael Gracey, Coco Xiaolu Ma, Craig McMahon, Jules Daly

Cast: Robbie Williams, Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Damon Herriman, Raechelle Banno, Alison Steadman, Kate Mulvany, Frazer Hadfield, Tom Budge, Anthony Hayes

Rated R, 134 minutes, Print Courtesy of Paramount

Screenings are held at: Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211

Theater parking is available in the garage located directly behind/above the theater. However, please DO NOT park in spaces labeled ‘RESERVED’. You may only park in spaces that are not labeled and on levels 3 and up. Parking is free with validation at our self-serve kiosks located inside the theater, so make sure to bring your ticket with you.

Contact the Guild Screenings: (323) 782-4508 or email Guild Screenings.

PLEASE REMEMBER: OUTSIDE FOOD & DRINKS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE WGA THEATER.  As a courtesy to your fellow members, please turn off all cell phones, pagers, etc., and refrain from talking during the screenings. Please read our Rules and Regulations before attending the screenings.