It was sad really but I'm glad our town managed to hang on for so long even at a time when not many country towns can boast of having our own cinema. The owner said cinema audiences are down with average turnout at 12 people. Sometimes, she gets no show, and other times, just 2. It's a really old style cinema and the seats are classic. But cos it has asbestos, the new owner is planning to pull it down and put in a commercial complex.
The cinema owner gave us a little tour of the projectionist room which I've never been before and she explained how the reels (which last only 20 mins) are fed and how the carbode (spelling?) rods are burnt to get the projection unit going. It was such a great lesson and yet, sad! I enjoyed just being in that room and soaking in a little moment of history that was heading to dust. The owner pointed to a part on the wall where many a projectionist had left their hand print while resting their hand on the wall, waiting to feed the next reel of film.
*Ahem* I probably look abit too happy at this sad impending occasion but I was so thrilled to be in the projectionist room!
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