The choc tops are already being made and the popcorn is ready to pop: Glenbrook Cinema will reopen on Thursday, December 10.
The popular, single-screen independent cinema has been closed since March after COVID-19 restrictions took force. Repair works to the council-owned building were also started during the shutdown
But owner Ron Curran will hit the start button for the screening of the latest adaptation of the children's classic The Secret Garden shortly before 3.30pm on Thursday.
"I'm not sure I can even remember how to do it," he joked.
While the cinema has been closed for more than eight months, the Curran family has been busy behind the scenes implementing some significant changes.
"Why not take the opportunity when you're closed to be innovative, to do something different, and upgrade?" said Ron's son, Ben Curran.
Patrons will notice a completely renovated candy bar, which now serves as the ticket booth as well, keeping the venue COVID-safe by eliminating contact between people moving from the separate ticket booth and candy bar under the old layout.
The cinema now has a liquor licence with patrons able to enjoy a glass of white or red wine with their movie.
Coffee connoisseurs will also appreciate a new coffee machine which uses freshly ground beans.
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With the range of new movies on offer limited due to COVID-19, Glenbrook Cinema is planning upcoming screenings of the 1987 classic, The Princess Bride, along with new releases. This initiative has already garnered lots of interest on social media.
"You'll have a full house for this classic," Lisa Jeffery posted on the cinema's Facebook page, "Cannot wait."
"I can't wait to introduce the kids to this movie! Woohoo," posted Jelena Mileusnic.
COVID-19 restrictions will see the 165 seat cinema reduced to a capacity of 82 for the time being, with online bookings preferred but not essential.
The extra time needed for super cleaning between screenings will also see the number of daily sessions reduced from five to four.
Ben Curran said "one positive thing" to come from this year's closure is that it forced his Dad to slow down for the first time in the 52 years he has owned Glenbrook Cinema.
"He hasn't had this amount of time off, ever," he said.