4-Star Theatre. The Nightingale: Accompanied by his granddaughter (Xin Yi Yang) and his pet bird, a widower (Baotian Li) leaves Beijing to return to his native village. Through Nov. 19. East Side Sushi: A Latina woman (Diana Elizabeth Torres) aspires to become a sushi chef while working in a Japanese restaurant. Through Nov. 19. The Assassin: Winner of Best Director at 2015 Cannes Film Festival, the film is set during the mighty Tang Dynasty-period in Chinese history. Nie Yinniang returns to family after several years in exile. The mission of her order is to eliminate the tyrany of the Governors who avoid the authority of the Emperor. Through Nov. 19. The Creeping Garden: A feature length documentary exploring the work of fringe scientists, mycologists, and artists, and their relationship with the extraordinary plasmodial slime mold. Nov. 13-19. 2200 Clement, San Francisco, 666-3488, lntsf.com/4-star-theatre.html.
AMC Metreon 16. 40th American Indian Film Festival: 40th American Indian Film Festival opens with documentaries We're Still Here: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited and My Legacy. Through Nov. 13. $15. 101 Fourth St., San Francisco, 369-6207, amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/amc-metreon-16.
Balboa Theatre. Bridge of Spies: During the Cold War, the Soviet Union captures U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers after shooting down his U-2 spy plane. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, Powers' only hope is New York lawyer James Donovan (Tom Hanks), recruited by a CIA operative to negotiate his release. Donovan boards a plane to Berlin, hoping to win the young man's freedom through a prisoner exchange. If all goes well, the Russians would get Rudolf Abel (Mark Rylance), the convicted spy who Donovan defended in court. Through Nov. 19. 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 Nov. 18. Popcorn Palace: Every Saturday at 10 a.m. $10 gets ticket plus popcorn and drink! 11/14 - The Muppet Movie. 11/21 - The Great Muppet Caper. 11/28 - The Good Dinosaur. Saturdays, 10 a.m. 3630 Balboa, San Francisco, 221-2184, balboamovies.com.
Castro Theatre. "Wim Wenders: Portraits Along the Road": Screening nine of Wim Wenders' films. Mon., Nov. 16; Mon., Nov. 23; Mon., Nov. 30. $12. 429 Castro, San Francisco, 621-6120, castrotheatre.com.
Clay Theatre. Tab Hunter Confidential: In this documentary on 1950s heartthrob Tab Hunter, who was secretly gay, Hunter shares the true story of his life on Hollywood's roller coaster. Through Nov. 12. The Room: Tommy Wiseau's cinematic bomb is every bit as bad as it's cracked up to be. You'll crack up as well at this riotous midnight screening with lots of Rocky Horror-style audience participation. Second Saturday of every month, 11:59 p.m. Heart of a Dog: Filmmaker and creative pioneer Laurie Anderson's wry, wondrous, and unforgettable cinematic journey through love, death, and language. Nov. 13-19. 2261 Fillmore, San Francisco, 267-4893, www.landmarktheatres.com/san-francisco/clay-theatre.
Embarcadero Center Cinema. All Things Must Pass: Colin Hanks' documentary about Tower Records examines the company's explosive trajectory, tragic demise, and the legacy forged by rebellious founder Russ Solomon. Through Nov. 19. By The Sea: Angelina Jolie Pitt and Brad Pitt star as a couple who arrive at a picturesque seaside resort in 1970s France, their marriage in apparent crisis. Nov. 12-19. Brooklyn: A young Irish immigrant (Saoirse Ronan), navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn, must choose between two countries when her newfound vivacity is disrupted by her past. Nov. 12-19. Room: Brie Larsen stars in a remarkable and touching exploration of the boundless love between a mother and her child. Nov. 12-19. 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.
New People. 12th Annual Another Hole in the Head Film Fest: Celebrating 11 days of Independent Horror, Sci-Fi and Fantasy, this year's fest will consist of 26 features and 90 short films. Another Hole in the Head offers up independent film's raw underbelly: the terror and gore, the fantastical and far out, the mayhem and mindfucks — the bloodbaths and beyond! Through Nov. 16. 1746 Post, San Francisco, 525-8630, newpeopleworld.com.
Oddball Films. Art and the Machine: The Birth of Electronic Arts: Oddball Films presents Art and the Machine: The Birth of Electronic Arts, a program of 16mm films from the 1960s-1980s on the advent of machine-made art and the impact on the art community and the world at large. From early computer animation to the strobe light art of Yaacov Agam, from the machine-made sculpture of Jean Tinguely to the musical world of Moogs and Theremins, it's a night of invention, innovation, and artistry. Thu., Nov. 12, 8-10 p.m. $10.00. 558-8117. programming@oddballfilm.com. oddballfilms.blogspot.com/2015/11/art-and-machine-birth-of-electronic.html. What the F(ilm)?! 14: Cine-Insanity from the Archive: Oddball Films presents What the F(ilm)?! 14: Cine-Insanity from the Archive, an evening of some of the most bizarre, hilarious, and insane films from our massive 16mm collection. This compendium of 16mm madness is too strange to be believed and too baffling to be forgotten. This time around we've got boxing chimps, boxing robots, burlesque cartoons, mimes, musical promotional films, a John Cleese office training film, and more! Fri., Nov. 13, 8-10 p.m. $10.00. 558-8117. programming@oddballfilm.com. oddballfilms.blogspot.com/2015/11/what-film-14-cine-insanity-from-archive.html. 275 Capp, San Francisco, 558-8112, oddballfilms.blogspot.com.
Opera Plaza Cinema. Theeb: As war rages in the Ottoman Empire, two Arab brothers escorting a British officer must survive mercenaries, revolutionaries, and outcast Bedouin raiders. Nov. 12-19. Jafar Panahi's Taxi: Acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi drives a yellow cab through the vibrant streets of Tehran, picking up a wide variety of talkative fares. Through Nov. 19. What Our Fathers Did: A Nazi Legacy: A poignant, thought-provoking account of friendship and the toll of inherited guilt, the film explores the relationship between two men, each of whom is the child of high-ranking Nazi officials and who possess starkly contrasting attitudes toward their fathers. Nov. 13-19. 601 Van Ness, San Francisco, 267-4893, www.landmarktheatres.com/market/SanFrancisco/OperaPlazaCinema.htm.
Presidio Theatre. The Peanuts Movie: Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the beloved "Peanuts" gang make their big-screen debut like they've never been seen before, in state-of-the-art 3D animation. Charlie Brown, the world's most beloved underdog, embarks upon an epic and heroic quest, while his best pal, the lovable beagle Snoopy, takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis, the Red Baron. Through Nov. 12. Love The Coopers: When four generations of the Cooper clan come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration, a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turns the night upside down, leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of family bonds and the spirit of the holiday. Nov. 13-18. 2340 Chestnut, San Francisco, 776-2388, lntsf.com.
Roxie Theater. CodeGirl: The film revolves around myriad high-school aged girls from around the globe as they try to better their community through technology and collaboration. Through slick editing and heartfelt subjects, Chilcott aims to upend the current hierarchy in tech, where roughly 80 percent of developers are male. In doing so, she creates a stirring document for anyone inside or out of the modern tech bubble. Fri., Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m. 2015 San Francisco Transgender Film Festival: The San Francisco Transgender Film Festival (SFTFF) screens films that promote the visibility of transgender and gender variant people and challenge the mainstream media's negative stereotypes of these communities. SFTFF provides opportunities for transgender and gender variant media artists, builds community through film and performance events, and engages audiences in cross-community dialogue. Nov. 12-15. 3117 16th St., San Francisco, 863-1087, roxie.com.
The Variety Preview Room (The Hobart Building). The Disney Project presents: An Interactive Evening with Jerry Rees: This event will feature two Disney-related presentations: one by Disney Imagineer Jerry Rees (director of The Brave Little Toaster, as well as several Disney park attractions around the world), and one by local Disney Historian Keith Gluck. There will also be original short film, light refreshments, and a no-purchase necessary raffle. Sat., Nov. 14, 7-10 p.m. $24.95-$42.95. questions@thedisneyproject.com. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-interactive-evening-with-jerry-rees-tickets-18636291650. 582 Market, San Francisco, 781-3893, varietync.org/screening-room.
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.
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