It's hard  to believe it's been 14 years since Will Ferrell donned yellow tights and a snug green jacket to perform what has become an iconic role as Buddy the Elf. The film, playing at Venue Cinemas (901 Lakeside Dr.) from Nov. 24-30, instantly installed itself in the holiday canon, making it a fitting opener for the Venue Christmas Classics season continuing through the end of the year. In  Elf  (2003), directed by Jon Favreau, Papa Elf (Bob Newhart) must tell Buddy he's  not just adopted but, even worse, he's a human. Although Buddy learns his biological father (James Caan) is on the naughty list, he treks south to New York City to meet him, hoping to melt his father's icy heart. Showtimes are 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:10 and 9:30 p.m. For more information, including the entire Venue Christmas Classics lineup, click  here  or call (434) 845-2398.
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