The Hammer Museum announced this year’s selections for MoMA Contenders 2019, a special ticketed series that offers audiences opportunities to see recently released films that are destined to become classics just before awards season. Each film is followed by post-screening conversations with filmmakers and actors. Now in its sixth year, MoMA Contenders 2019 features films from Dec. 2 through Dec. 17.

Opening the series is “Dolemite is My Name” starring Eddie Murphy, who will be a part of a discussion following the screening. Other highlights include “Parasite” with director Bong Joon-ho on Dec. 4, “The Farewell” with director Lulu Wang on Dec. 9, “Booksmart” with director Olivia Wilde on Dec. 10 and “Judy” with Renée Zellweger on Dec. 16.

Tickets are $20 for the general public and $10 for Hammer members. Purchase tickets in person at the museum’s Billy Wilder Theater Box Office or visit hammer.ucla.edu.

The Hammer Museum is located at 10899 Wilshire Blvd. For information, call (310)443-7000.