The Guild Screenings
December 2025
WELCOME TO THE GUILD SCREENINGS!
Happy Holidays from the Guild Screenings! We have a big sack of great movies, for all the writers who have been good this year.
We have the afterlife romance ETERNITY. The historical musical THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE. The thrilling THE SECRET AGENT. The joyous tribute to music, THE CHORAL. And the return of everybody's favorite, SpongeBob, in THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS!
We also have a number of superb Q&As! On Friday, December 5, writer/director Craig Brewer will discuss his tribute to a Neil Diamond tribute band, SONG SUNG BLUE. On Sunday, December 7, co-writer Ronald Brownstein and co-writer/director Josh Safdie will appear with their wild sports tale, MARTY SUPREME. On Friday, December 12, co-writer/star Will Arnett will talk about his tale of mid-life showbiz dreams, IS THIS THING ON? On Friday, December 19, we'll screen the highly-awaited AVATAR: FIRE & ASH, followed by a chat with co-writers Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver. Finally, on December 28, writer Rebecca Sonnenshine will discuss her psychological thriller THE HOUSEMAID.
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!
SONG SUNG BLUE
Friday, December 5
7:30 p.m.
Q&A with Craig Brewer immediately following.
Written and Directed by Craig Brewer
Based on the Documentary by Greg Kohs
Produced by Craig Brewer, John Davis, John Fox
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Jayson Warner Smith, Hudson Hensley, Fisher Stevens, Jim Belushi
Rated PG-13, 133 minutes, Print Courtesy of Focus Features
ETERNITY
Sunday, December 7
11:00 a.m.
Written by Pat Cunnane and David Freyne
Directed by David Freyne
Produced by Trevor White, Tim White
Cast: Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner, John Early, Olga Merediz, Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Rated PG-13, 112 minutes, Print Courtesy of A24 Films
MARTY SUPREME
Sunday, December 7
2:00 p.m.
Q&A with Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie immediately following.
Written by Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie
Directed by Josh Safdie
Produced by Josh Safdie, Ronald Bronstein, Eli Bush, Anthony Katagas, Timothée Chalamet
Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Kevin O'Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, Fran Drescher
Rated R, 149 minutes, Print Courtesy of A24 Films
ELLA McCAY
Sunday, December 7
6:00 p.m.
Q&A with James L. Brooks immediately following.
Written and Directed by James L. Brooks
Produced by James L. Brooks, Richard Sakai, Julie Ansell, Jennifer Brooks
Cast: Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Julie Kavner, Spike Fearn, Rebecca Hall, Albert Brooks, Woody Harrelson
Rated PG-13, 115 minutes, Print Courtesy of 20th Century Studios
IS THIS THING ON?
Friday, December 12
7:00 p.m.
Q&A with Will Arnett immediately following.
Screenplay by Bradley Cooper and Will Arnett & Mark Chappell
Story by Will Arnett & Mark Chappell & John Bishop
Directed by Bradley Cooper
Produced by Bradley Cooper, Weston Middleton, Will Arnett, Kris Thykier
Cast: Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, Bradley Cooper
Rated R, 124 minutes, Print Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures
AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH
Friday, December 19
7:00 p.m.
Q&A with Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver immediately following.
Screenplay by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver
Story by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver & Josh Friedman & Shane Salerno
Directed by James Cameron
Produced by James Cameron, Jon Landau
Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet
Rated PG-13, 192 minutes, Print Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures
I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST
Saturday, December 20
1:00 p.m.
Written for the Screen and Directed by Tommy Dorfman
Based on the Book “I Wish You All the Best” by Mason Deaver
Produced by Matt Kaplan, Tommy Dorfman
Cast: Corey Fogelmanis, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Lena Dunham, Alexandra Daddario, Cole Sprouse
Rated R, 93 minutes, Print Courtesy of Lionsgate Films
THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE
Saturday, December 20
4:00 p.m.
Written by Mona Fastvold & Brady Corbet
Directed by Mona Fastvold
Produced by Andrew Morrison, Joshua Horsfield, Viktória Petrányi, Mona Fastvold, Brady Corbet, Gregory Jankilevitsch, Lillian LaSalle, Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska, Mark Lampert
Cast: Amanda Seyfried, Thomasin McKenzie, Lewis Pullman, Tim Blake Nelson, Christopher Abbott, Stacy Martin, Matthew Beard, Scott Handy, Viola Prettejohn, Jamie Bogyo, David Cale
Rated R, 137 minutes, Print Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures
THE SECRET AGENT
Saturday, December 20
7:00 p.m.
Written by Kleber Mendonça Filho
Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho
Produced by Emilie Lesclaux, Kleber Mendonça Filho
Cast: Wagner Moura, Carlos Francisco, Tânia Maria, Robério Diógenes, Alice Carvalho, Gabriel Leone, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Hermila Guedes, Isabél Zuaa, Udo Kier
This is film is in Portuguese and German with English subtitles.
Rated R, 158 minutes, Print Courtesy of Neon
PETER HUJAR’S DAY
Sunday, December 21
1:00 p.m.
Written for the Screen and Directed by Ira Sachs
Based on the Book “Peter Hujar's Day” by Linda Rosenkrantz
Produced by Jordan Drake, Jonah Disend
Cast: Ben Whishaw, Rebecca Hall
Not Rated, 76 minutes, Print Courtesy of Janus Films
THE PLAGUE
Sunday, December 21
4:00 p.m.
Written by and Directed by Charlie Polinger
Produced by Lizzie Shapiro, Lucy McKendrick, Joel Edgerton, Roy Lee, Steven Schneider, Derek Dauchy
Cast: Everett Blunck, Kayo Martin, Kenny Rasmussen, Joel Edgerton
Rated R, 95 minutes, Print Courtesy of Independent Film Company
GOODBYE JUNE
Sunday, December 21
7:00 p.m.
Written by Joe Anders
Directed by Kate Winslet
Produced by Kate Winslet, Kate Solomon
Cast: Kate Winslet, Toni Collette, Johnny Flynn, Andrea Riseborough, Timothy Spall, Helen Mirren
Rated R, 114 minutes, Print Courtesy of Netflix
THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS
Saturday, December 27
11:00 a.m.
Screenplay by Pam Brady and Matt Lieberman
Story by Marc Ceccarelli & Kaz and Pam Brady
Based on the Series “SpongeBob SquarePants” Created by Stephen Hillenburg
Directed by Derek Drymon
Produced by Lisa Stewart, Pam Brady, Aaron Dem
Voice Cast: Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, George Lopez, Isis "Ice Spice" Gaston, Arturo Castro, Sherry Cola, Regina Hall, Mark Hamill
Family Matinee: Members may bring up to 3 guests (ages 3 and up) to this screening.
Rated PG, 96 minutes, Print Courtesy of Paramount Pictures
THE CHORAL
Saturday, December 27
2:00 p.m.
Written by Alan Bennett
Directed by Nicholas Hytner
Produced by Kevin Loader, Nicholas Hytner, Damian Jones
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Roger Allam, Mark Addy, Alun Armstrong, Robert Emms, Simon Russell Beale
Rated R, 113 minutes, Print Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
DUST BUNNY
Saturday, December 27
5:00 p.m.
Written by Bryan Fuller
Directed by Bryan Fuller
Produced by Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Bryan Fuller
Cast: Mads Mikkelsen, Sophie Sloan, Sigourney Weaver
Rated R, 106 minutes, Print Courtesy of Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions
THE HOUSEMAID
Sunday, December 28
1:00 p.m.
Q&A with Rebecca Sonnenshine immediately following.
Screenplay by Rebecca Sonnenshine
Based on the Book “The Housemaid” by Freida McFadden
Directed by Paul Feig
Produced by Todd Lieberman, Laura Fischer, Paul Feig
Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, Elizabeth Perkins,
Rated R, 131 minutes, Print Courtesy of Lionsgate
100 NIGHTS OF HERO
Sunday, December 28
4:30 p.m.
Screenplay by Julia Jackman
Based on the Book “The One Hundred Nights of Hero” by Isabel Greenberg
Directed by Julia Jackman
Produced by Helen Simmons, Stephanie Aspin, Grant S. Johnson
Cast: Emma Corrin, Nicholas Galitzine, Maika Monroe, Amir El-Masry, Charli XCX, Richard E. Grant, Felicity Jones
Rated PG-13, 90 minutes, Print Courtesy of Independent Film Company
FACKHAM HALL
Sunday, December 28
7:00 p.m.
Written by Steve Dawson, Andrew Dawson, Tim Inman Jimmy Carr, Patrick Carr
Directed by Jim O'Hanlon
Produced by Kris Thykier, Danny Perkins, Mila Cottray
Cast: Ben Radcliffe, Thomasin McKenzie, Katherine Waterston, Emma Laird, Tom Felton, Damian Lewis
Rated R, 97 minutes, Print Courtesy of Bleecker Street and Legion M
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.
