Elf

The Electric Palace Cinema is bringing Elf back to the big screen this December, with two screenings in Hastings: Monday 21 December at 11:00 and Tuesday 22 December at 19:30. It's the 2003 Christmas comedy directed by Jon Favreau, rated PG, and it's just as much for the kids as it is for the adults.

If you've seen it, you know the hook: Buddy, played by Will Ferrell, is one of Santa's elves, but he's not like the others. He's 6'3", hopeless at making toys, and entirely human. Santa calls him a 'cotton-headed ninny muggins', and that's what sends him on a holiday adventure to New York City in search of his real father, played by James Caan. Zooey Deschanel and Mary Steenburgen also star.

It's billed as a joyous, jaunty, laugh-out-loud Christmas film for all the family, and there's a playful house rule to go with it: anyone who turns up dressed as an elf walks away with a free prize. So if you're bringing the whole family, it might be worth digging out the costumes before you head in.

With a morning showing on Monday 21 December and an evening one on Tuesday 22 December, you can pick the time that works best for you. Both are at The Electric Palace Cinema in Hastings.