
Old Movies Saved My Life
Remember the days before we forgot the true meaning of Christmas – like watching Gone with The Wind after too much pudding? Comedian Mel Byron does, says Annie Waite.
Remember the days before we forgot the true meaning of Christmas – like watching Gone with The Wind after too much pudding? Comedian Mel Byron does, says Annie Waite.
Love movies? Enjoy a good quiz? Or perhaps you need a fun team-building event? Then head to the Electric Palace cinema in Hastings Old Town for the ‘Seananigans Xmas Film Quiz’ coming soon, says Annie Waite.
“Fall. Get back up,” says the encouraging skateboarding mantra on the movie poster for Jonah Hill’s touching debut film triumph, Mid90s, which you can see on Friday 25 October at Electric Palace cinema. The film is screening as part of a triple bill of skateboarding-themed films, including two local short films, one of which spans 35 years of the Hastings skate scene, says Annie Waite.
Coming up on Friday 4 October, enjoy award-winning country-tinged folk rock at the Electric Palace cinema in Hastings Old Town. In advance of the show, Annie Waite speaks with the performers – a trio of big names in Americana: Danny George Wilson (aka Danny Champ), alongside his long-time friends and musical collaborators, Hastings-based husband and wife team, Trevor Moss & Hannah Lou.
What are people already doing around the globe practically and economically, that could alter the way we care for the Earth and each other? Watch ‘Demain’ (Tomorrow) and find out. Probably THE most crucial film for living generations and those to come. Kendal Eaton has organised another showing of this vital film on Wednesday 17 July 2019 at The Pig’s Palace.
The Electric Palace cinema in Hastings Old Town is hosting a special event during Volunteers Week (1-7 June) to celebrate its dedicated and passionate army of volunteers who man the doors at each screening. By working productively with volunteers, the Electric Palace is able to continue as a community interest company and keep its costs per screening at a minimum.