4-Star Theatre. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2: Realizing the stakes are no longer just for survival, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) teams up with her closest friends, including Peeta (Josh Hutcherson), Gale (Liam Hemsworth) and Finnick for the ultimate mission. Together, they leave District 13 to liberate the citizens of war-torn Panem and assassinate President Snow, who's obsessed with destroying Katniss. What lies ahead are mortal traps, dangerous enemies and moral choices that will ultimately determine the future of millions. Daily. The Assassin: In ninth-century China, an exiled assassin (Shu Qi) must choose between love or duty when she receives orders to kill a man (Chang Chen) from her past. Daily. The Room: Johnny (Tommy Wiseau) is a successful banker who lives happily in a San Francisco townhouse with his fiancée, Lisa (Juliette Danielle). One day, inexplicably, she gets bored of him and decides to seduce Johnny's best friend, Mark (Greg Sestero). From there, nothing will be the same again Daily. 2200 Clement, San Francisco, 666-3488, lntsf.com/4-star-theatre.html.
AMC Metreon 16. Chi-Raq: Beautiful Lysistrata (Teyonah Parris) is in love with aspiring Rapper Demtrius 'Chi-Raq' Dupree (Nick Cannon), but she is disturbed by the bloody war between his Spartan gang and the rival Trojans, led by Cyclops (Wesley Snipes). Daily. Krampus: While the holiday season represents the most magical time of year, ancient European folklore warns of Krampus, a horned beast who punishes naughty children at Christmastime. When dysfunctional family squabbling causes young Max (Emjay Anthony) to lose his festive spirit, it unleashes the wrath of the fearsome demon. As Krampus lays siege to the Engel home, mom (Toni Collette), pop (Adam Scott), sister (Stefania LaVie Owen) and brother must band together to save one another from a monstrous fate. Daily. 101 Fourth St., San Francisco, 369-6207, amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/amc-metreon-16.
Balboa Theatre. Spectre: A cryptic message from the past leads James Bond (Daniel Craig) to Mexico City and Rome, where he meets the beautiful widow (Monica Bellucci) of an infamous criminal. After infiltrating a secret meeting, 007 uncovers the existence of the sinister organization SPECTRE. Needing the help of the daughter of an old nemesis, he embarks on a mission to find her. As Bond ventures toward the heart of SPECTRE, he discovers a chilling connection between himself and the enemy (Christoph Waltz) he seeks. Through Dec. 9. Popcorn Palace: Every Saturday at 10 a.m. $10 gets ticket plus popcorn and drink! 12/5 Elf. 12/12 It's a Wonderful Life. 12/19, 12/26 Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Saturdays, 10 a.m. 3630 Balboa, San Francisco, 221-2184, balboamovies.com.
Castro Theatre. Sing-A-Long Sound of Music: An annual Castro Theatre event, Sing-A-Long Sound of Music is a screening of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical in glorious widescreen, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along! In addition to belting out the tunes, goody bags will be handed out to everyone and audience members can add to the fun by dressing up as a favorite character for the costume contest! Thu., Dec. 3, 7 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 4, 7 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 6, 1 & 7 p.m. SF Silent Film Festival: A Day of Silents: A day of silent-era movies accompanied by live music! Featuring films The Black Pirate at 11 a.m., Around China With a Movie Camera at 1 p.m., The Grim Game at 3 p.m., The Inhuman Woman (L'Inhumaine) at 6:30 p.m., and Piccadilly at 9:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 5, 11 a.m. 429 Castro, San Francisco, 621-6120, castrotheatre.com.
Clay Theatre. Macbeth: A fearless Scottish general (Michael Fassbender), haunted by a prophecy and his own ambition, uses murder to gain the power of the throne. Starting Dec. 4. Daily. Gremlins: In this fantastical black comedy, a sweet, exotic pet spawns other creatures who transform into small, destructive, evil monsters. Dec. 4-5, 11:55 p.m. 2261 Fillmore, San Francisco, 267-4893, www.landmarktheatres.com/san-francisco/clay-theatre.
Embarcadero Center Cinema. Brooklyn: A young Irish immigrant (Saoirse Ronan), navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn, must choose between two countries when her new vivacity is disrupted by her past. Daily. Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict: The incredible, dramatic life of art icon Peggy Guggenheim is revealed in this fascinating portrait. Starting Dec. 4. Daily. 1 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, 267-4893, www.landmarktheatres.com/san-francisco/embarcadero-center-cinema.
Exploratorium. Saturday Cinema: Weekly thematic film screenings presented in the Kanbar Forum by the Exploratorium's Cinema Arts program. Saturdays. Free with museum admission. Pier 15, San Francisco, 528-4444, exploratorium.edu.
Opera Plaza Cinema. Suffragette: Moving exploration of the passion and heartbreak of those who risked all they had in early-20th-century Britain for women's right to vote. Daily. Heart of a Dog: Filmmaker and creative pioneer Laurie Anderson's wry, wondrous and unforgettable cinematic journey through love, death and language. Daily. The Wonders: A family of beekeepers living in stark isolation in the Tuscan countryside is disrupted by a reality TV show intent on showcasing the family. Daily. 601 Van Ness, San Francisco, 267-4893, www.landmarktheatres.com/market/SanFrancisco/OperaPlazaCinema.htm.
Presidio Theatre. The Good Dinosaur: Luckily for young Arlo, his parents (Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand) and his two siblings, the mighty dinosaurs were not wiped out 65 million years ago. When a rainstorm washes poor Arlo (Raymond Ochoa) downriver, he ends up bruised, battered and miles away from home. Good fortune shines on the frightened dino when he meets Spot (Jack Bright), a Neanderthal boy who offers his help and friendship. Together, the unlikely duo embark on an epic adventure to reunite Arlo with his beloved family. Starting Dec. 4. Daily. Spotlight: In 2001, editor Marty Baron of The Boston Globe assigns a team of journalists to investigate allegations against John Geoghan, an unfrocked priest accused of molesting more than 80 boys. Led by editor Walter "Robby" Robinson, reporters Michael Rezendes (Mark Ruffalo), Matt Carroll and Sacha Pfeiffer interview victims and try to unseal sensitive documents. The reporters make it their mission to provide proof of a cover-up of sexual abuse within the Roman Catholic Church. Starting Dec. 4. Daily. 2340 Chestnut, San Francisco, 776-2388, lntsf.com.
Roxie Theater. Bikes vs Cars: The bicycle, an amazing tool for change. Activists and cities all over the world are moving towards a new system. But will the economic powers allow it? Bikes vs Cars, a new film project from BANANAS!* and Big Boys Gone Bananas!* director Fredrik Gertten, looks into and investigates the daily global drama in traffic around the world. Dec. 3-10. Janis: Little Girl Blue: To celebrate the completion of her posthumous masterpiece, Pearl, Janis Joplin decide to celebrate. Unfortunately, celebration for Joplin often equated to injecting heroin. When she passed away on October 4th, 1970 in Hollywood, it seemed the mourning would never stop. That the pain would never subside. There are only a handful of artists in any medium that deeply connect with people. For many, Joplin was not merely a musician, but a beloved icon, an inimitable iconoclast, an additional member of their family. Dec. 4-10. 3117 16th St., San Francisco, 863-1087, roxie.com.
The Walt Disney Family Museum. Tomorrowland: Walt's Vision For Today: Through animated sequences, musical compositions, sound bites, graphics, audio visuals, vintage posters, and more, Tomorrowland: Walt's Vision for Today will immerse visitors in the story of Walt's hopes and vision for the future, as reflected in his creation of the 1967 version of Tomorrowland at Disneyland. This exhibition allows visitors to experience Walt's perception of this beautiful tomorrow in a robust and vibrant way. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 7. 104 Montgomery, San Francisco, 345-6800, waltdisney.org.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Music Movies: From industrial noise to latin boogaloo to the sounds of Thailand, this series of new music films has something for all adventurous viewers. Featured are renowned filmmaker Les Blank's previously unreleased documentary about Leon Russell, and Doug Aitkin's epic Station to Station composed of 62 one-minute films about a cross-country train journey with a constantly changing group of artists, musicians and performers. Three more films round out the series with in-depth looks at the American genre of Latin boogaloo, the industrial music and noise scene in Europe and the U.S., and the diversity of amazing music from Thailand. Dec. 3-20. 701 Mission, San Francisco, 978-2787, ybca.org.
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