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The Guild Screenings

Every month, the Guild Screenings feature a broad range of offerings from studio blockbusters to hard-to-find indies along with exclusive Q&As from the films' writers.
CLUB KID
WICKER
A TALENT FOR MURDER
PAPER TIGER

Members

Welcome to your Guild Screenings!

WOW, what a schedule! Do you love movies? Then come on down to your WGA Theater! This Awards Time November is PACKED. We've got the big guns, like I PLAY ROCKY, MADDEN, and THE FURTHER MIS-ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTH. We have celebrated foreign titles like POSSIBLE LOVE, LA BOLA NEGRA, and FATHERLAND. We have some terrific smaller films like WICKER, WILDWOOD, and WILD HORSE NINE. We even have the four-hour MUSK documentary!

But that's not all, folks. We also have exciting Q&As! On Friday, November 6, writer/director/star Jordan Firstman will be in the house with his touching, riotous CLUB KID. On Saturday, November 7, we’re screening the family thriller PAPER TIGER, followed by a talk with writer/director James Gray. On Friday, November 13, don't miss the Rupert Murdoch biopic INK, with writer James Graham on hand to dish. Finally, on Friday, November 20, don't miss BEHEMOTH!, the love letter to film music, followed by a talk with writer/director Tony Gilroy. 

Plus, we have a special event. On Saturday, November 14, the Disability Writers Committee is co-sponsoring a screening and reception for BEING HEUMANN. Writer/director Sian Heder & writer Rebekah Taussig will be on hand, to discuss their film about disability rights.

Remember to check the website often for additional updates!

As always, ALL MOVIES ARE FREE FOR MEMBERS! Plus, 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!

CLICK ON MOVIE TITLES TO VIEW TRAILERS!

CLUB KID
Friday
6 Nov,
7:30 PM
CLUB KID

Q&A with Jordan Firstman immediately following.

Written and Directed by Jordan Firstman
Produced by Alex Coco, Galen Core, Michael Bloom, Ryan Heller

Cast: Jordan Firstman, Reggie Absolom, Cara Delevingne, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Colleen Camp, Vicki Pepperdine, Nigil Whyte, Eldar Isgandarov, Saturn Risin9, Miss Benny, Alaska Riley, Diego Calva

Rated R, 122 minutes, Print Courtesy of A24 Films

WICKER
Saturday
7 Nov,
12:30 PM
WICKER

Screenplay by Alex Huston Fischer & Eleanor Wilson
Based on the Short Story "The Wicker Husband" by Ursula Wills
Directed by Alex Huston Fischer, Eleanor Wilson
Produced by Ed Sinclair, Tom Carver, Olivia Colman, Justin Lothrop, Brent Stiefel, Brad Zimmerman, David Michôd, Andrea Cornwell, Oliver Kassman, Tim Headington, Lia Buman, Ryan Heller, Michael Bloom

Cast: Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Elizabeth Debicki, Marli Siu, Nabhaan Rizwan, Richard E. Grant, Peter Dinklage, Ben Ashenden

Rated R, 105 minutes, Print Courtesy of Black Bear Pictures

A TALENT FOR MURDER
Saturday
7 Nov,
4:00 PM
A TALENT FOR MURDER

Screenplay by Joanna Murray-Smith
Based on “Switzerland” by Joanna Murray-Smith
Directed by Anton Corbijn
Produced by Gabrielle Tana, Carolyn Marks Blackwood, Pete Shilaimon, Mickey Liddell, Troy Lum, Andrew Mason, Jim Robison, Kurt Martin, Karl Spoerri, Joseph Yakob, Andrea Occhipinti

Cast: Helen Mirren, Alden Ehrenreich, Olivia Cooke, Juliet Stevenson

Rated R, 106 minutes, Print Courtesy of Bleecker Street Films

PAPER TIGER
Saturday
7 Nov,
7:00 PM
PAPER TIGER

Q&A with James Gray immediately following.

Written by James Gray
Directed by James Gray
Produced by James Gray, Rodrigo Teixeira, Anthony Katagas, Raffaella Leone, Andrea Leone, Marco Perego, Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, Gary Farkas, Carlo Salem, Andrea Bucko

Cast: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Miles Teller

Rated R, 115 minutes, Print Courtesy of Neon

LA BOLA NEGRA
Sunday
8 Nov,
12:00 PM
LA BOLA NEGRA

Screenplay by Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo, Alberto Conejero
Based on "La Bola Negra" by Federico García Lorca, “La Piedra Oscura” by Alberto Conejero
Directed by Javier Calvo, Javier Ambrossi
Produced by Javier Calvo, Javier Ambrossi

Cast: Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Milo Quifes, Lola Dueñas, Penélope Cruz, Glenn Close

This is a Foreign Language film with English subtitles.

Rated R, 160 minutes, Print Courtesy of Netflix

MUSK
Sunday
8 Nov,
4:00 PM
MUSK

Written by Alex Gibney & Michael J. Palmer
Directed by Alex Gibney
Produced by Jessie Deeter, Alex Gibney, Dana O'Keefe, Joey Marra, Zhang Xin, Nick Shumaker, Jessica Grimshaw, Ronan Farrow, Erin Edeiken, Lawrence Wright

Featuring: Justine Musk, Ashley St. Clair, Kara Swisher, Martin Eberhard, Zoë Schiffer, Geoffrey Hinton

This Feature is a Documentary film.

Rated R, 232 minutes, Print Courtesy of Bleecker Street Films

INK
Friday
13 Nov,
7:30 PM
INK

Q&A with James Graham immediately following.

Screenplay by James Graham
Based on the Play "Ink" by James Graham
Directed by Danny Boyle
Produced by Danny Boyle, Tessa Ross, Michael Ellenberg, Tracey Seaward

Cast: Jack O'Connell, Guy Pearce, Claire Foy

Rated R, 116 minutes, Print Courtesy of Netflix

WILDWOOD
Saturday
14 Nov,
11:00 AM
WILDWOOD

Written by Chris Butler
Based on the Book “Wildwood” by Colin Meloy, Carson Ellis
Directed by Travis Knight
Produced by Travis Knight, Sam Wilson

Voice Cast: Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Awkwafina, Angela Bassett, Jake Johnson, Charlie Day, Amandla Stenberg, Jemaine Clement, Maya Erskine, Tantoo Cardinal, Tom Waits, Richard E. Grant

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

Rated PG-13, 132 minutes, Print Courtesy of Laika and Fathom Entertainment

KLARA AND THE SUN
Saturday
14 Nov,
2:00 PM
KLARA AND THE SUN

Screenplay by Taika Waititi and Dahvi Waller
Based on the Book by Kazuo Ishiguro
Directed by Taika Waititi
Produced by David Heyman, Garrett Basch, Taika Waititi

Cast: Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams, Mia Tharia, Aran Murphy, Steve Buscemi, Natasha Lyonne

Rated PG-13, 116 minutes, Print Courtesy of Sony Pictures

BEING HEUMANN
Saturday
14 Nov,
5:00 PM
BEING HEUMANN

Q&A with Sian Heder & Rebekah Taussing immediately following.

Screenplay by Sian Heder & Rebekah Taussig
Based on the Book by Judith Heumann and Kristen Joiner
Directed by Sian Heder
Produced by Kevin J. Walsh, David Permut, Sian Heder, John W. Beach, Kevin Cleary

Cast: Ruth Madeley, Mark Ruffalo, Dylan O'Brien, Rob Delaney, Ray Fisher

Co-Sponsored by the Disability Writers Committee – Light Reception to follow

Rated R, 127 minutes, Print Courtesy of Apple Original Films

BEHEMOTH!
Friday
20 Nov,
7:30 PM
BEHEMOTH!

Q&A with Tony Gilroy immediately following.

Written and Directed by Tony Gilroy
Produced by Tony Gilroy, Sanne Wohlenberg, John Gilroy

Cast: Pedro Pascal, Olivia Wilde, Eva Victor, Alexa Swinton, Kaya Ralls, Erik Griffin, JoBeth Williams, Margarita Levieva, Hank Azaria, Will Arnett

Rated R, 124 minutes, Print Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures

THE CAT IN THE HAT
Saturday
21 Nov,
1:00 PM
THE CAT IN THE HAT

Screenplay by Erica Rivinoja, Alessandro Carloni
Story by Caroline Williams
Based on The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
Directed by Erica Rivinoja, Alessandro Carloni
Produced by Daniela Mazzucato, Jared Stern

Voice Cast: Bill Hader, Matt Berry, Quinta Brunson, Xochitl Gomez, Giancarlo Esposito, America Ferrera

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

Rated PG, 91 minutes, Print Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

WILD HORSE NINE
Saturday
21 Nov,
4:00 PM
WILD HORSE NINE

Written and Directed by Martin McDonagh
Produced by Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin, Martin McDonagh, Anita Overland

Cast: John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi, Tom Waits, Parker Posey

Rated R, 118 minutes, Print Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures

MADDEN
Saturday
21 Nov,
7:00 PM
MADDEN

Written by David O. Russell and Cambron Clark
Directed by David O. Russell
Produced by Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, David O. Russell, Jonathan Shukat, Steve Tisch

Cast: Nicholas Cage, Christian Bale, Kathryn Hahn, Sienna Miller, John Mulaney,, Shane Gillis

Rated R,  110 minutes, Print Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios

FATHERLAND
Sunday
22 Nov,
1:00 PM
FATHERLAND

Screenplay by Paweł Pawlikowski, Hendrik Handloegten
Directed by Paweł Pawlikowski
Produced by Lorenzo Gangarossa, Dimitri Rassam, Edward Berger, Jeanne Tremsal, Ewa Puszczyńska, Mario Gianani, Lorenzo Mieli

Cast: Sandra Hüller, Hanns Zischler, August Diehl

This is a Foreign Language film with English subtitles.

Not Rated, 82 minutes, Print Courtesy of Netflix

THE FURTHER MIS-ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTH
Sunday
22 Nov,
4:00 PM
THE FURTHER MIS-ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTH

Written by Quentin Tarantino
Directed by David Fincher
Produced by Ceán Chaffin, Brad Pitt, David Heyman, Stacey Sher, Quentin Tarantino

Cast: Brad Pitt, Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Peter Weller, Matt Groove, JB Tadena

Rated R,  140 minutes, Print Courtesy of Netflix

HOW TO ROB A BANK
Saturday
28 Nov,
2:00 PM
HOW TO ROB A BANK

Written by Mark Bianculli
Directed by David Leitch
Produced by Brian Grazer, Jeb Brody, Allan Mandelbaum, David Leitch, Kelly McCormick

Cast: Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz, Anna Sawai, Rhenzy Feliz, Pete Davidson, John C. Reilly

Rated R, 122 minutes, Print Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios

FOCKER-IN-LAW
Saturday
28 Nov,
5:00 PM
FOCKER-IN-LAW

Screenplay by John Hamburg
Story by John Hamburg and Ilana Glazer & Austen Earl
Based on Characters by Greg Glienna & Mary Ruth Clarke
Directed by John Hamburg
Produced by Jane Rosenthal, Robert De Niro, Jay Roach, Ben Stiller, John Lesher, John Hamburg

Cast: Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Ariana Grande, Owen Wilson, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo, Skyler Gisondo, Beanie Feldstein, Eduardo Franco

Rated PG-13, 105 minutes, Print Courtesy of Universal Pictures

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 WRITERS GUILD 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.