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Everyone said it was too big for a dominant size, but still.

It was full every weekend.

Didn't matter what was on.

The glory days when the cinema was big.

Ah, cinema's still big. It's a town, a good small.

That's from something. What's that from?

No one cares anymore. What's the problem?

Casablanca. New cinemas.

Don't have curtains.

They don't even play music.

Maybe that's a good thing.

It's all about presentation.

Ah, you'll miss it. Don't say you won't. Yes, I'll miss it.

Miss it like a hole in the head.

I mean it.

Business has changed.

Everything's changed.

Town has changed.

There's no sense of community anymore.

There used to be a real sense of community here where you felt respected,

appreciated.

Look at this.

Someone slashed the seat.

Fuckers.

Better make sure Conway doesn't see that.

Any other transgressions I should be aware of?

Gentlemen.

If they didn't get in this way, I'll keep looking.

Was there a break in? Kids, nothing serious. Serious enough to call the

guards? Jesus, there needs to be an element of trust here.

Never mind that.

What? It's with the coat.

It was Dad's. I know.

Why are you wearing it?

Well, it looks good, right?

You're back in style.

What? I didn't say anything. No, you didn't need to.

Shit, come this way. No, this way.

You haven't told him about our adventure, have you? Of course not.

Because he'd screw us royally if he knew about that. Man's a shark, man's a

former government minister. Exactly.

Remember, Dad was his friend and even he didn't trust him.

Ireland.

That's gone.

Sunset Boulevard!

Who's selling the cinema?

Where did you appear from?

Is it true?

Not now.

We're just about to open.

Tell me.

Lobby.

Can't work. I've got a sweating headache. Don't start.

This song isn't helping.

I like this song. I know, but do you have to play it on a loop?

No, we're just about to open. Yes or no? I'll keep asking until you tell me.

Hey. Yes, I'm selling. Happy?

Shit. Keep it yourself.

Staff doesn't know yet. Mom, no.

I'll call her tomorrow.

Tomorrow? I'll call her right now. Not now. We're just about to open.

You can't be crooked, Mr. Clancy. And we're out of pay. And there's no sign of

Lila. I've been shot in the head. Not now. We're just about to open. I'm

drowning. Not now. We're just about to open.

Here, my check.

Not now.

You're closer.

Showtime!

No chips.

Finish them outside.

Out of my way, out of my way, out of my way. Fucking car, piece of shit.

Where's all this stuff coming from? Bank holiday weekend.

And it's mid-term break. They're out celebrating.

Celebrating my heart.

When I was at school, we celebrated with a flag and a cider and a grope around

the back of the convent.

Forget the film.

I'd pay just to watch her. Lose her sunglasses.

Have a medical condition?

Lose them and don't come in.

I'm trying to get lost in my eyes.

Vincent, you stoner.

Sorry, Mr. Clancy.

Do you remember Bertie Palmer? Thank you.

They threw him out last week because he was flicking matches at the screen.

How are you, Vincent? His cousin just got out of prison. Thank you. And my

Aunt Oona, who works with his sister, says Tank is coming to search you out

tonight. Who's Tank?

Brady's cousin was coming to touch you. Thank you. And what was Tank in prison

for? Assault. Thanks, Vincent. Thank you.

Come, my sir.

I did. I got him. You should have heard me. I got him. He's ready to make an

offer. Serious offer. He said that. In so many words. More or less.

More or less. He's here to see the place in action, okay?

You're not supposed to even know, so say nothing.

Do you hear me?

You don't know.

Try to be nice.

Always nice.

Harry, this is my brother Erl. Erl, Clancy needs no introduction to me. Put

it there.

Excuse me. This is looking great. It's a credit to you.

I'm sorry to come in. I'd love to. Come on.

I'll show you to the balcony.

This way.

Take it over here when I come down. I'm going nowhere.

No, you can't. Big chips inside.

Tony Jelly.

My mistake.

Would you believe the first film I ever saw was in this building?

Before it was a cinema. Really? Yeah.

An old mother Hubbard shart.

That was the only one I always remembered.

How was it, the little rascals?

Your

father

was an entrepreneur.

Before any of us knew the word, he dragged us into the 20th century when he

opened this place.

This fella has a similar swagger. Do you remember much about your father? Ah,

snippets just.

Your man here raised me. I wouldn't brag about that.

Who's bragging? He bought the place from a fella named Tass Tracy.

Poor old Tass.

Awful what happened to him.

Lost his eyesight in a terrible fire.

Jesus. He's right. One of his films went up in flames.

Night trace film. Deadly stuff.

A three stooges shark, I can assure you, no one was laughing that night at the

irony. Looking to refresh your wardrobe, there's never been a better time to

shop. What's wrong with the picture?

A shark-styled suit, perfect for any occasion.

We have something to suit all tastes and seasons.

He touched it. Let me see.

He touched it. How many times do I have to tell you? Don't fiddle with the lens.

There.

Don't stick, Jack.

Stay here. I can't let you operate like that.

I won't.

Come on. What do you think we're doing here?

Brandt, soldiery. Right.

Good night, Jack.

You can fuck off with your good night, Jack. This place is a fucking joke.

The machines are held together with elastic bands.

And all I hear from you is, I'll fix it.

I'll fix it. Good night, Jack.

Well, fix this, you bollocks.

Wait,

where's the filler?

Chords.

Music.

You really need to get some new music.

What happened to Jack?

I fired him. He quit. I don't know. Would you look at this? He hasn't even

made up the film. What do you mean?

I'm afraid to get your hands dirty, you'd know this.

Just tell me.

Five reels should be in two big spoons, so I only have to do one changeover, but

now I have to run up and do a changeover every 15 minutes on top of everything

else. Shit. Is this something Conway will notice?

No, he won't notice a thing. Go back and look after him.

He's the big boy's stuff to me.

And you wonder why he can't get any staff.

Sure he's not stringing me along like the last one.

I'll pretend I didn't hear the last.

He's not stringing me along.

Where do you want me to stand?

The balcony. Stand in the balcony.

Wait.

Did you notice anything suspicious last night?

Anyone shady hanging around the cinema?

Just... the usual.

They cool?

I know.

Everyone?

Everyone.

Go on.

Galaxies in all the endless reaches of space I have found no planet more

blessed than this one and yet in its uncontrollable Insanity the human race

seeks to destroy this shining jewel this blessed sphere which men call earth

and Trapped upon this world of madness stand I

silver surfer

Yeah, you tell him, surf man.

You tell him.

Cheers.

Bye.

Hey, T.

Yeah, what's happening?

Oh, where is he?

Yeah, it's me.

Oh, good.

Yeah, great.

You still go to the pictures, then? I go all the time. In Dublin.

It's a decent enough crowd.

Tonight's exceptional.

Business.

It's good, for the most part. Having only one screen limits the new films we

can play.

But still, they come.

A lot of them even buy a ticket and ask us on as they're going in.

Most of them, they don't care what's on.

Come on, give her one!

That must be the worst part dealing with all the yahoos.

That's for me.

Worst part is never getting to sit and watch an entire film.

Oh, that would annoy me.

What's the best part of the business?

Best part?

Standing here when the place is folding, you can hear a pin drop.

That's the best part.

Can I get you something from the shop?

Not at all. Go on, you're busy. We'll chat later.

Have you missed much? Just started, so... You

look happy.

What's wrong? Why are you smiling?

Shit, has Tafton kicked back in to buy the cinema?

Shh, side-vice.

Cecilia hears everything.

Is he?

Maybe, which is why we need to make a good impression tonight, so...

Seriously?

How many times are you going to make me watch this film?

You need to watch the crowd, not the thing.

Don't worry. If anyone eats jelly, I'll be right there in their face with my

magic torch.

You're better off saying nothing.

I need

that

check. And you and me both. Evening, Sergeant.

Evening. If you're thinking of getting that wasteless to do a job, two words of

advice for you.

Don't. I wish you told me that. I don't want to go.

Sergeant.

Will you look at what's happened? What?

I had a good look around the place and there's no sign of any forced entry.

How much did you say it was taking?

87 pounds. It's the one night I left early.

You want my opinion?

It was one of the staff.

What? No.

Who else knew that there'd be money on the premises and they had a key to get

in? No, not the staff.

Cash business like this, it's always the staff. I don't believe that.

I bend over backwards to keep them happy. It doesn't matter what you do.

Up the yield in uniform says I'm like.

What gets out, it'll make it hard not to sell the place.

Jesus! So, uh, I'd appreciate it if you could keep it to yourself.

Right? It'll be uproar if the cinema goes.

But Antoine is still missed.

Sergeant, they're killing each other across the street!

I did hand in the storm

Who locked up last night?

Mrs.

Healy, I think.

Herself and Jack.

Did you talk to Jack?

I will.

He quit.

Wait a minute.

It was Mrs. Healy that locked up.

Because I was driving past at 11 and I saw her coming out on her own.

The picture was over at 10.

I'm sure it was 11.

It was 11. I know it was 11 because the news came on. They were talking about

the power cuts.

Wait, you don't mean to say that Mrs. Healy robbed the place? No, no.

Of course not.

No, no.

I don't say anything, okay?

No one needs to know we got robbed.

My lips are sealed.

Is it true then? You're selling the cinema?

What?

Nobody hears that.

Talk.

People are miserable enough as it is. Maybe suicide left the cinema closed.

Great.

So that's on me.

And when did this happen? At what point, precisely, did this town's happiness

become my responsibility?

What more can I do? I haven't raised ticket prices in three years.

I never take a holiday.

A good cop, bad cop, bouncer, babysitter.

Every day I'm in the fold, pleading with distributors, begging for the latest

film. Begging!

And then I meet people on the street who can't wait to tell me they've seen it

already on video, before it's even released. The same people you say would

be suicidal if the cinema closed. Not to noise.

Suicidy? I'll fucking kill you, you fucker! I'll fucking put you in a

fucking grave!

Stop it! Stop it!

Get off me!

Get off me!

Get off me!

Get off me!

Get off me! Get off me!

Get off me! Get off me!

Get off me! Get off me!

Do you know them?

Scots from the new houses.

Put them on the list. I need that cheque.

Jesus, earlier bleeding.

Don't worry, it's not yours.

We also take cash.

Lose the coat.

It's having an effect on you. What's that supposed to mean?

You never touch a customer.

Fine. Ever. Got it.

You sure?

Don't fight the customers. I got it.

Make yourself useful. Stick on the kettle.

Yes, boss.

Honestly, you deserve a medal for putting up with this place.

Well, a cup of tea will do.

Yeah.

This will put a smile on your face.

Check it out.

Look, this will be a gold mine.

Six pumps, shop and a car wash.

Sky is the limit when they open the bypass.

If... When? Jesus, you're not even looking.

This here, Earl.

This is the answer to all your prayers.

The days of the fellow with the single pump are gone.

Cars drive in, they fill up, they pay a premium.

And they go.

Well, Petra's station works.

No, you don't, which is why you need me.

I feel honoured to have you.

Truly. You sure?

Because you don't sound it.

I'm sorry, it's just... Shit, you're getting

cold feet.

Tell me you're in.

Tell me you're still in.

Read it.

But just tell me what it says.

It's from the fire marshal.

The fire marshal?

Cinema needs a complete overhaul.

New doors and fire escapes.

Remove two rows downstairs, one in the balcony.

Redesign the box. All has to be done before the next inspection.

I knew there was something else wrong with you.

Bastards. The sun was just... Don't add up.

I'd never get that money back.

So?

This is fate.

Forcing you to settle the place.

You should be happy.

Decision's been taken off your hands.

Am I getting a cup of tea or what?

Yes, boss. Coming right up.

I'm curious.

What are you getting from this?

You know what I'm getting.

I don't think you're 15% of the petrol station.

20. We said 20.

Answer the question.

There was a question?

Jesus, Earl.

God forbid someone goes into business just to make money.

Your color's twisted here.

Conway is going to make a cash offer.

You don't need to worry about anything.

This time next week, your troubles are over.

Do you think you can last one more week?

One more week.

Come on, let me hear you say it. You're being annoying.

Say it.

I'm not saying it. One more week. I'm not saying it, Gerald.

Fine.

There's your tea. You're welcome.

Tell me that's the film.

Come here, you. I need to get paid and get out of this stuff, all right?

All right.

A huge rat. Jesus, not another one. Where is it? It's in there somewhere.

Stand back. I'll take care of this. Be careful.

Are you yourself?

Are you going inside? What's all the noise about?

Oh, for the love of God.

What's going on?

Follow me up to the box.

Did you get it?

Nope.

Mr.

Clancy, can I have a word? Not now.

What do you want? Watch how I do this changeover.

Why? You're selling the place.

It's not sold yet, so pay attention. You're doing the next one.

I'm pretty sure I'm not.

Tonight's important, Kate. I need your help.

Fine. What do you want me to do? Just push that red button.

This red button? The only red button.

Watch your attitude.

I watch my attitude. You watch the screen.

For what?

Two circles.

First one's your cue to start the projector.

Second one.

Hit that changeover button. Got it?

Eyes on the screen.

I can't believe you're actually selling. Eyes on the screen.

It'll be weird having you around all the time. I won't be.

Why not?

You just missed the circle. That was your cue to start the projector.

Ben was delicate.

How much tension did he snap?

What we are?

What do you mean you won't be around?

Where have you been? Concentrate.

Tell me.

Concentrate.

I'm opening a petrol station.

A petrol station.

And you just missed the second one. Hit that button. Which one? The one I showed

you. Hit it.

Hit it!

Hit the button! Shout at me!

That's my heart.

Don't break it.

Maybe you're not ready.

You're selling the cinema to open a petrol station.

Where? Outside town.

A 24-hour petrol station.

It never closes.

Great. Give me a break. Do you think this is easy? I'm trying to do what's

best for everyone.

What's best for everyone? How would you know what's best for everyone? You run a

small business in a small town.

None of this matters, and you're oblivious to what does.

That's why Mom left you, and if it hurts to hear that, I'm sorry, but hurt people

hurt, Father.

Hurt people hurt.

It's a great line. Is that from a film?

I give up.

Well, fine, give up.

Ever wonder what would happen if I give up? I wish you would.

Well, I don't have that luxury.

You all right?

No, not all right.

My father's a fucking gal.

Looks simple in those sunglasses, by the way.

Hey, don't think your daddy issues out with my shirt.

Shush yourself.

I'm afraid your old man's going to see us then.

Fuck him. Oh, put that on a t-shirt.

You rabble like you.

Can you find us do it?

What? Tell your old man we're in love time.

That's what you want, innit?

Let's do it right now.

Sit down.

Sit down, Gorman, you fag.

Scared. I'm not scared.

Yeah.

A denial is a town in Egypt.

Screen's up there.

Denies a river.

Dope.

Wait, what did I say?

Quiet!

Fuck off!

Mr.

Clancy, I think someone's spoken a joint.

Hold your nose and don't inhale. Harry Conway complained.

Where are they?

I don't know.

Sorry.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Let's go now.

Problem chief.

One reason I shouldn't call the guards.

Because you're not a grass?

Show me your ticket.

Where's yours?

Nice. Let's go, Vincent. Feed the whale.

Man, stop laughing.

Looks like a good job. Are you getting ready for new weapons?

We need to work on something.

Is it stuck? Will we be back in there?

Go on, it's getting worse.

One minute.

Get Kate.

What do you want?

Someone stole a poster.

Did you see anything?

In case you haven't noticed, we've got a situation here. Is there a poster in

this thing?

Yeah, I hope some guys see that. Okay, you. I've waited long enough. Are you

going to pay up or not? Are you going to fix that pipe?

Kate, get some buckets and behind the screen. Vincent, run upstairs.

Stop Harry Conway if he tries to come down. Let's sit down, you stinky

phallic. Don't push me. Sticky.

Not tonight.

I trusted you to fix that leak. Don't speak. Fine.

She couldn't do it. Go back to school.

But do not abuse my goodness.

Don't look at them. Look at me.

Pay attention to what I'm about to tell you. Inside, all of us, here, everyone

of this blessed sphere men call Earth. Don't roll your eyes. This is nuts.

It's that same big empty hole.

And the only way to fill it is through love, work, or suffering. Well, I've

suffered enough.

So save your premises and empty threats, because I... Do. Not.

Care. You tell him, surf man.

Witnesses! You're all witnesses!

Good man, Earl.

Woo! I think the water stopped.

Powerful stuff!

Good night, lads.

Oh, fuck's sake.

I'm scared of those buckets.

Where are you here?

Kate. The Beverly was booked up, so I'm here.

Kate. So many other hotels.

The Beverly's the only place I stay.

What's wrong?

What are you doing?

When I was small, you told me that it was magic behind the screen.

You told me that all the Disney princesses lived back here, so I snuck

back to see for myself.

Do you remember?

During Snow White?

Cinderella. Cinderella.

Yes, and your mother, she was frantic.

All I found back here was junk.

Well, welcome to Hollywood.

Broke my heart.

What?

You were barely four.

Shouldn't have lied to me.

Don't roll your eyes. I never lied to you.

Can't.

Buildings hold on to memories. This one, especially.

Long before it was a cinema, it was a theatre.

Every character and every play and every film we've ever shown lives on in these

walls.

The older I get, the more I believe that.

I've got them.

Look at this place.

Wow.

Those old movie busters.

Some of them could be worth more than this cinema.

Grease. My sister adores grease.

First night this came out, the manager said he'd throw her out if she didn't

behave.

She went every night, and when everyone got sick of it, she started going on her

own. The last night it was on, the manager... Tapped her on the shoulder.

Do you know what he said?

He said she didn't have to pay.

What cinema was that?

That was here.

That was you.

What else have you got?

Bullets. Never seen it.

Kate's mother.

Second date.

I was waiting to pick her up from work and this was on.

So I went in to see it and...

When it was over, I couldn't decide whether to meet her or go in and see it

again.

That's actually kind of sad.

Being married too young.

I always wanted to be in the pictures.

I wanted to be a doctor.

When I was small, I thought for sure I'd be the girl up there.

But someone had to support the family.

Instead, I married the first guy I effed.

My father knew everything except how to make a decent living.

I learned that word here.

The F word.

You know, like, to use it for sex.

I learned that in your cinema.

Before that I learned bone, bang, shag, screw.

No, but this girl likes to... I have to run. Yeah, me too.

Laila.

Do you have a key for the front door?

Wasn't me, Sherlock.

That's all I got.

Sugar.

You're selling the cinema. You lied to my face. I couldn't deny it. I won't let

you do it. You told me you weren't selling it.

I disappointed her. All right, now stop. Stop. Enough.

Enough. I didn't tell you because I knew you'd be like this.

And also because none of your business.

I built this business.

It's my cinema. And if somebody just comes along stupid enough to pay it

through the nose for it, then I... Excuse me.

Harry. Good night, ladies.

Vincent, get the door for him.

You need to go after him.

Aaron!

You go.

Now focus. I'm going.

What?

That's lazy form.

Sorry, Mr. Clancy. Can I talk to you?

Sorry.

Yes.

Yes, what is it?

It's... It's... Sorry.

You don't need to say sorry all the time. Sorry.

Assuming Harry Conway's not going to buy the place after what you said... Right,

right. We don't need to go into that again.

Sorry.

I was wondering if I could...

Have a race. Help you out.

Help me out?

I'll work for Faye if it keeps the place open, I don't mind.

Thank you, that's... Your wages aren't the issue, but

that's really... Very much appreciated. Excuse me.

Come out on the street, you bastard.

No one saw that.

Oh, sweet Jesus, look who's outside.

Come on, Dickie.

What's that about?

Never a done moment, is there?

Miss Healy.

Can I have a word?

I'm going nowhere, Clancy.

I'll stay here all night.

It's about the sergeant. Oh.

You know why he's here, don't you?

I told Alma not to say anything, but she did.

Oh, she did.

About the robbers.

Terrible. Yes.

Yes, it is.

The sergeant says that...

Whoever it is.

I had a key.

Well, since I've checked with everyone else and they, um...

They... Paul?

Look, you're like family, Mrs. Healy. What... What I

mean is, I trust you and maybe that...

Just, well, maybe you... Rob the place. I have to ask.

If I don't, then the sergeant will and... I don't care if it was you. If it

was him, just move on. I just need to know.

I'll get my coat.

Please, there's no need for that.

No need?

For your information, I'd sooner the sergeant accuse me than a fellow I've

known since he was a child. I didn't accuse you.

You're wanted on the phone!

I just... You're just...

If you just opened your eyes and saw what was under your nose, you'd not be

accusing me.

I don't understand.

Gerald's on the phone. He says it's urgent.

I heard.

There's a lot you don't understand.

Go and see what he wants.

What is it?

Right now? No, I can't. I can't write.

I'll write. Fine.

Fine, I said.

I need to go out for five minutes.

Stay.

Please.

No one go anywhere.

Step away from my person.

Big mad.

Tank's gonna get you, you bastard. Yeah, you're in for it now, huh?

Fuck you, man.

Hello there, Mr. Clancy.

Evening.

Morning, Arthur.

How's it going, Clancy? Good, Jerry.

This way.

Please.

I'm in the wrong business.

I wouldn't wish a pub on my worst enemy.

What do you have to drink?

If we could produce it in the next minute, I could murder a cup of tea.

I'll have a proper drink. He'll have a pint to plan.

I'll bring it over. Tea is fine, Gus.

So I take it you didn't think much to fill him. I wasn't there to see the film

No, you weren't That's a decent business you have.

Shop's a goal of mine Sorry I have a number in mind

There's

a fair price.

Oh, okay

And that petrol station will be a good cash cow for the pair of you. And you

won't have that fire marshal snapping at your heels.

Oh, the face on you.

Why, did you think I wouldn't know about that? You forget who you're dealing

with.

Now, fair play.

Petrol station is a clever move.

Your father, Lord have mercy on him, will be doing the same thing.

To Dan Clancy, may he rest in peace.

He was a pure showman, your father. One of the best.

I watched that film again.

About a cinema.

Black and white comedy. The greatest show on earth. The smallest show on

earth. With Norman Wisdom. Peter Sellers.

Directed by Basil Dearden. He knows his stuff, all right. Well, you'd have to

brush up yourself if you're going into the business.

Me?

Nah, I've no interest in running a cinema.

Oh, did you have someone in mind?

For what?

To run the place.

Oh, no, no, you got the wrong end of the stick entirely.

My only interest is in the site.

Location's perfect, right in the middle of town.

Plenty of room for a car park.

Car park for what?

What do you mean for what?

For cars, what else?

Oh, don't get me wrong, I'd be sorry as yourself to see the cinema go, but

that's progress for you.

Siemens are going to be announcing a big factory out the road.

That means more people and more cars.

And this town is a bitch to find parking.

For the man?

I'll make a few calls, draw up an agreement, get the ball rolling.

How does that sound?

I need to go.

No, thank you. This is a very I Need you need to get back. We'll go

on Or award it

won't take a minute to go. I hear you were robbed last night Check and see if

that's the same color elastic band you used on the cinema below Mr. Sunglasses

Joe Garman left up behind him when he took a fiver off a roll of cash earlier

on You didn't hear from me. Thanks.

I need to go

He said he had plans, but I didn't... I told him about the petrol station.

He low-balled us. He found out. I'm sorry.

And sick the fire marshal on me. You don't know that.

It's a fair price, though. I mean, it's enough, right?

Yes, it's enough.

More than enough.

He wants to demolish the cinema.

I didn't know about that.

He didn't want you to know.

It doesn't change anything, does it?

I mean, if it's a question of honouring Dad's legacy... Legacy?

What are you talking about?

Legacy?

You think Dad cared about this place?

Well, I've got news for you. He didn't. Nor did he care about me, or you, for

that matter. So, whatever this is, enough.

You're not him. Don't be like this.

He wasn't a good man, Gerald.

He put Mom in hospital, beat me black and blue, and left us with nothing when

he died. Now he's gone, so stop.

No, no, no. You need to hear this.

Everything got taken from us, so I had to quit school and work so we could

ease.

You want to know what Dad cared about? He cared about himself.

The legend there was Dan Clancy. Major point.

Telling stories to impressed men like Harley Conway and chasing anything in

his skirt. And you want to know what else is true?

What he did to toss Tracy.

Conway said he went blind. Yes, he went blind, but not in a fire.

Dad did it with his fists.

He blinded him because he stood in his way. But that's a fucking lie.

It's the truth. And I hate to break it to you, but the man you put on a

pedestal your whole life, he never existed.

The good stuff you remember, that was me.

I took on all the pain and all the hurt so you wouldn't have to. Then why do I

feel nothing but hurt when I'm around you? I'm not responsible for how you

feel. Yes, you are.

I'm sorry, I can't do this anymore.

Oh my God, is that it?

God, you're so predictable.

Do you honestly not see it?

All this frustration, all this anger.

It's because you're afraid.

Are you afraid to let the cinema go? Because when you do, you've nowhere to

hide anymore.

That's your opinion, is it? Not just mine.

What do you want from me, Gerald? Tell me what you want from me. I want your

support. I've supported you your entire life.

I put you through university.

That's not what I mean. I never got to go to university.

Is that why you hate me?

I don't hate you. You don't respect me. Because you're a child. You're a puppy

always looking for a pat on the head.

You use words like that used his fists.

You don't know.

You never saw him in action. No, I didn't, but I see you.

And that nasty, selfish, arrogant father you can't get over.

He's you.

I don't have a brother. Easy.

Go hide in your box.

Well, this is Dad's legacy. You and me, each other's trots is his legacy.

Dickie there looking for his money is his legacy. But you want to know the

really shocking thing? He was my father, too, and I loved him.

Sugar!

She just picked up her coat and left.

Shite.

I don't know.

I'm sorry I had to witness that.

Families.

Good news, Dickie's gone home.

That's something.

And Mrs.

Healy... She's gone home too.

Honestly, can you blame her?

Well, can you?

I was wrong to accuse her.

Truth is, I don't even care about the money.

It's never about the money.

It's always about the money.

No, Lila, it's about respect.

Call the guard station.

What? What's going on? I found the teeth. That's what's been on. Where are

you going?

Get this guy.

What are you going to do? You don't need to prove anything.

I think I do.

Line's busy.

Get out of my eyes.

Tell me I didn't just say

that.

Tell me I took Norman.

To Gorman?

So? What do you care?

What's wrong with you? He robbed us last night.

That's not true.

I have proof.

Bullshit, he didn't do it.

Somebody told you, is it?

Is it?

It was you.

You gave him the key.

Why would you do that?

Why?

Kid?

I don't know what to do.

What am I supposed to do here?

I don't care what you do.

Why does everything have to be so hard?

Can you tell me what I've done that's so... so terrible?

Nothing.

You did nothing because you're always here.

Well, I'm here because I need to be here. You're here because you want to

be. I want to be. Oh, yes, of course I want to be. Yeah, who wouldn't want

this? You look at me, I'm just living the dream. Killing myself.

Trying to run a business in the face of every fucker.

I want to see me beat up.

Or dead.

No, Kate, I'd do it to keep clothes on your back.

You'd do it for you.

It's the only thing... you appreciate.

The cinema. The cinema.

You do it because you choose to do it. I do it because I never had a choice.

Yes, you did.

You could have chosen us.

Everything okay?

Take your hands off her.

Stop it, Dad.

He knows.

Knows what?

I know what she's talking about. Tell it to the guards.

Tell what to the guys.

Let your little darling give me the keys.

Joe.

Just go.

Make me.

Joe. Give it your best shot.

Fair warning though, you lay a finger on me, there won't be a button left for the

inquest. Stop it, Joe. Just leave. Shut the fuck up!

Dad!

Dad! You're killing him!

Let him go.

You're a better man than this, aren't you, Clancy?

This isn't your world.

He's a fucking... Leave.

Just... Just go and you can keep the money.

Go.

Fuck this place.

I'll watch everything on video anyways.

Fuck your daughter, tell her you can keep her!

You okay?

I should have just let him hit me.

Fuck that.

I would have strangled the little bollocks.

You knew.

Don't be too hard on the girl. She didn't mean it.

She robbed us.

I blamed you.

We all make mistakes.

She's young.

Hormones. I think she's trying to tell you something, Mr. Clancy.

You know shit all around.

She thinks I don't appreciate her because I'm always here.

You're here because you've got a business to run.

You might as well know... Harry Conway made an offer.

I'm gonna take it.

You're making a mistake.

We've had a good run.

Now it's over.

And I'm tired.

Yes.

I'm tired.

Tired of this carpet.

Tired of the suit.

Tired of worrying.

Tired of fighting.

I'm tired of always being the one that everyone hates.

Don't say that.

It's not true.

No one hates you.

Bastard!

I want to fucking kill you!

Yep.

Pretty sure it's the right decision.

don't lie to me come on

What do you think you're doing?

Don't put the money down there. Give me $500. Wow.

$20. Not a chance.

Yeah.

He's leaving.

Hey, look at him.

What do you mean? He's gone.

Yeah, yeah, I'll meet him.

Hey, hey.

Underground, downtown.

Hey, there's Jack.

How much he will give you, you think?

Enough for a bit.

What's the plan in Mexico when there's no more money?

Make more.

Is this yours?

Sorry. Yeah, it is. Can I have some?

Sure, go for it.

Who knows?

You keep on asking me all these questions about things.

Fuck it.

Welcome.

I'm impresentable.

What?

How do we look?

Fine.

Your tie's crooked.

It is.

Thanks.

Are you alright, Mr. Clemson?

Never been better.

You need to go back upstairs.

I need to do a lot of things, Maura. Hide him in the office.

I started calling you Maura. Let me handle her. Handle who?

Tank. There you are, you cunt.

She's Tank.

What the...

Did you say to my cousin?

Wait, now, now.

Let's discuss this.

Your cousin was trying to burn down the cinema.

Fucking burn down the cinema with your age, you stupid bastards.

Dad, what are you doing?

No, Kate, I deserve this. Come on.

Get your hands off me.

That's my daughter.

Get out.

You heard me.

Leave.

Now. You fucker.

Oh, Jesus, he's dead.

Dad?

She ran into the door.

Oh, thank God.

It's a power cut.

Will this night ever end?

Not to worry, Mara.

I have it all in hand.

Please say something.

Dad, you're scaring me.

Don't give up.

Please.

Don't give up.

Came back only yesterday,

moving further away.

Want you to be near me.

That's hilarious.

Please This night will be one for the book Jesus Christ

What happened here?

We had a little drama Drama the stairs are you yeah the sleeve is hanging off.

Yeah, I didn't even notice

Show business?

I know you want to move fast.

Yeah, is that fast enough for you?

It's a purchase agreement.

A purchase agreement?

Really?

Sign your name and I'll have the funds in your account first thing Monday

morning.

Sooner if I'm able.

Right there.

Kate. The film's nearly over.

Run up to the box and turn up the dimmer as soon as you see the credits.

Right now?

Grab Vincent on the way. Show him the ropes.

Really?

Teenagers.

Do you remember what you said about the petrol station?

You said that there's the fella with the single pumper gun.

I'm him, aren't I? I'm that fella.

Yeah, you're a dinosaur.

Sign your name, for God's sake. It came to me during the blackout.

Everyone was singing.

First the balcony, then downstairs, one cinema, two halves.

Call me crazy, but I'm beginning to think I have a purpose here.

You know, like the silver surfer.

Someone tell me, what the fuck's he talking about?

A second screen, that's what I'm talking about.

I'm going to put in a second screen.

Is he fucking serious?

I think he is.

If the business is evolving, then I'm evolving with it.

Partner with me.

You'll be gone in a year.

I might be.

They've been saying that since the day we opened.

And here we are.

Still around.

And still they come.

You know why?

You're about to tell me. Because the cinema brings them together for an

experience that's so much more than the picture. That's why they come.

And no video or whatever else comes along, none of it can replace that.

It's a good business, Harry. Your words are good cash business.

So's the petrol station!

Has anyone ever fallen in love at a petrol station?

God's sake.

Do people laugh and cry at the pub? I have seen too many films. And you

haven't seen enough?

So, thank you. No, thank you.

Are you okay with this?

Yes.

I am.

I like our chances, actually.

Especially with that new seaman's factory.

There'll be a lot more people with a lot more money.

Ah, this is a real stab in the back after all I've done for this family.

To hell with the pay area.

And to hell with this place.

You're leaving, Harry. Ah, fuck the land yet!

Well, he's lost my boat.

I said he'd do the right thing, didn't I? He did, Mrs. Healy. He did.

Oh, the film's over.

No rest for the wicked.

Come on, ladies.

Still no sign of the sergeant.

Useless, that fella.

You were wrong, you know.

About what?

The man I've put on a pedestal my whole life?

It wasn't Dad.

Thank you.

Thanks a million, Mr Clancy. Thanks

a

million, Mr

Clancy.

Thank you.

Actually not as complicated as it looks.

Not that it looks easy, but you know, it's good to have a good teacher.

You're a good teacher is what I mean, like... Mr.

Clancy.

I need a new projectionist.

You interested?

Me? Yes, you.

Yes, I do.

I accept.

Sorry. Yes, I accept.

Good.

Because I'm going to teach you in one weekend what it took your predecessor a

month to learn. And next week, you're going to be showing the film on your

own. Think you can handle that?

100%. Absolutely.

Good.

Game begins tomorrow morning.

10am. Don't be late. I won't be.

You can go home now.

I don't mind staying. Go home. Right. Sorry.

Are you taking next week off?

Yes.

Mrs Healy can run the place.

We should do something, you and me.

Bad of plans.

Oh.

Well, I'll talk to your secretary.

Careful, you'll snap the film. I'm doing it, okay?

Fine, fine, fine.

I didn't sign.

I gathered.

Wait till you hear the rest.

Tell me.

I'll tell you in the car.

Come on.

You look at that.

By the chip van.

A figure who stole the posters.

Guess he just loves movies too much.

Can we get chips?

Absolutely not.

You realise you're paying back every penny, you know that, right?

Take it out of my wages.

I don't get wages.

Well, then you better start paying me.

Well, maybe we'll discuss that over a cup of tea.

Come on, let's get out of here.

I could murder a cup of tea.

That's why they come. Yeah, you tell them, surf man.

You tell them.

Many people tell you that they're your friend.

If you believe them, you need them.

Watch round the river bend.

Make sure that you're receiving the signals they send.

Squirrel up.

You've only got two hands to lend.

Maybe there's someone who makes you leave.

Some nights, you look ahead when you're asleep.

Some days, there's things on your mind you should keep.

Sometimes, it's tougher to look than to leave.

Watch out for the skin.

Watch

out

for the skin.

Watch out for the skin. Watch out for the skin. Watch out for the skin.

One day, the track that you're climbing gets steep.

Your emotions frayed and your nerves started to creep.

Just remember the days as long as the time that you keep.

Brother, you better watch out for the skinny.

Watch out for the skin.

Watch out for the skin.

Watch out for the skin.

I remember one Christmas a fella came in here with a ghost.

A live ghost, stuck up under his jumper.

Anyway, two women came in here in shifts and they sat down next to him.

And after a few minutes the ghost took his head out of your man's trousers.

And the first woman spots him and she says to her pal, will you look at what's

after coming out of your man's trousers?

And her friend looks over and she says, ah, sure, if you've seen one, you've

seen them all. I don't know about that, she says. I think this one's eating my

chips.