Oscar Movie Screenings at the WMML
Join us for Free Oscar movie screenings on February 27, February 28, March 6, March 7, March 13 and March 14 at the Welwood Murray Memorial Library. Light snacks and drinks provided. Movies start 15 minutes after doors open.
Please arrive early. Seating is limited and first come, first served.
Be sure to attend Let's Talk Oscars with Movie Librarian Scott Biegen on March 11 at 6 pm at the Mizell Center. Don't forget to watch The Oscars on March 15, 2026 at 4 pm (PST) on ABC!
February 27 Oscar Movie Double Feature: Elio + F1
Movie 1: Elio – 1 hr. 38 min. PG
Doors open at 11 am (Movie starts at 11:15 am)
Directed by: Adrian Molina, Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi
Starring:Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Remy Edgerly, Brandon Moon, Brad Garrett and Jameela Jamil
Nominated for 2025 Best Animated Feature Film Oscar.
—Intermission—
Movie 2: F1 – 2 hrs. 35min. PG-13
Doors open at 3 pm (Movie starts at 3:15 pm)
Directed by: Joseph Kosinski
Starring: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies and Kim Bodnia and Sarah Niles
Nominated for 4 2025 Oscars: Best Picture, Best Film Editing, Best Sound and Best Visual Effects.
February 28 Oscar Movie Double Feature: Weapons + Sinners
Movie 1: Weapons – 2 hrs. 8 min. R
Doors open at 11 am (Movie starts at 11:15 am)
Directed by: Zach Cregger
Starring: Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, Benedict Wong and Amy Madigan
Nominated for 2025 Best Supporting Actress.
—Intermission—
Movie 2: Sinners – 2 hrs. 17 min. R
Doors open at 3 pm (Movie starts at 3:15 pm)
Directed by: Ryan Coogler
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Delroy Lindo, Hailee Steinfeld and Wunmi Mosaku
Nominated for 16 2025 Oscars including: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay, Best Casting, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Production Design, Best Score, Best Song and Best Sound.
March 6 Oscar Movie Double Feature: Poor Things + Bugonia
-2 films by Yorgos Lanthimos starring Emma Stone
Movie 1: Poor Things – 2 hrs. 21 min. R
Doors open at 11 am (Movie starts at 11:15 am)
Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos
Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe and Ramy Youssef
Nominated for 11 2024 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and winning 4 Oscars including Best Actress.
—Intermission—
Movie 2: Bugonia – 1 hr. 58 min. R
Doors open at 3 pm (Movie starts at 3:15 pm)
Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos
Starring: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis and Alicia Silverstone
Nominated for 4 2025 Oscars including: Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Score.
March 7 Oscar Movie Double Feature: Diane Warren: Relentless + Song Sung Blue
Movie 1: Diane Warren: Relentless – 1 hr. 31 min. NR
Doors open at 11 am (Movie starts at 11:15 am)
Directed by: Bess Kargman
Starring: Diane Warren, Cher, Common, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Hudson, Kesha, Clive Davis and Quincy Jones.
Nominated for 2025 Best Song Oscar.
—Intermission—
Movie 2: Song Sung Blue – 2 hrs. 12 min. PG-13
Doors open at 3 pm (Movie starts at 3:15 pm)
Directed by: Craig Brewer
Starring: Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson
Nominated for 2025 Best Actress Oscar.
March 11 at 6:00 pm at the Mizell Center: Let's Talk Oscars with Movie Librarian Scott Biegen
Get ready for the Academy Awards (on March 15 at 4 pm PST on ABC) by joining Movie Librarian Scott Biegen as he leads us through all things Oscar!
From the snubs and surprises to the favorites and all the drama in-between, we'll talk about this year's race, and we’ll make predictions for this year’s winners. The program will be from 6 - 7:30 pm at the Mizell Center.
March 13 Oscar Movie Double Feature: Nosferatu + Sinners
-2 Vampire Films for Friday the 13th
Movie 1: Nosferatu (Extended Cut) – 2 hrs. 16 min. R
Doors open at 11 am (Movie starts at 11:15 am)
Directed by: Robert Eggers
Starring: Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Bill Skarsgård, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Willem Dafoe and Emma Corrin
Nominated for 4 2024 Oscars including Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design and Best Costume Design.
—Intermission—
Movie 2: Sinners – 2 hrs. 17 min. R
Doors open at 3 pm (Movie starts at 3:15 pm)
Directed by: Ryan Coogler
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Delroy Lindo, Hailee Steinfeld and Wunmi Mosaku
Nominated for 16 2025 Oscars including: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay, Best Casting, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Production Design, Best Score, Best Song and Best Sound.
March 14 Oscar Movie Double Feature: Zootopia 2 + Hamnet
Movie 1: Zootopia 2 – 1 hr. 48 min. PG
Doors open at 11 am (Movie starts at 11:15 am)
Directed by: Jared Bush
Starring: Geinnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Idris Elba, Shakira, Patrick Warburton and Quinta Brunson
Nominated for 2025 Best Animated Feature Film Oscar.
—Intermission—
Movie 2: Hamnet – 2 hrs. 5 min. PG-13
Doors open at 3 pm (Movie starts at 3:15 pm)
Directed by: Chloé Zhao
Starring: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Joe Alwyn, Emily Watson, Jacobi Jupe and Noah Jupe
Nominated for 8 2025 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Casting, Best Score, Best Production Design and Best Costume Design.
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