All Yours 2024 - New Hallmark Romance Movies 2024 - Romantic Movies 2024.mp4
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00:00:00Come on, Jamie.
00:00:05Olivia and Cole are supposed to have this big ending together and you have Olivia leaving
00:00:09Cole at their premiere?
00:00:12You can do better.
00:00:13Hmm.
00:00:14Let's see.
00:00:15Maybe if I...
00:00:21The story is here.
00:00:22I just...
00:00:24Gotta find it.
00:00:38Oh, Brad.
00:00:39I would love to keep this energy going, but I've actually got another meeting.
00:00:43So we're gonna have to pick this up sometime later this week, alright?
00:00:48That's why you are my favorite writer.
00:00:50Alright.
00:00:51Talk to you soon.
00:00:52Jamie!
00:00:53Jamie!
00:00:54My favorite writer.
00:00:55Oh, and Aaron, my favorite producer.
00:00:58Well, your only producer.
00:00:59Well, that too.
00:01:01So is everything okay?
00:01:03You said this was urgent.
00:01:04You know, we should probably order first.
00:01:05Have you tried the seared tuna?
00:01:08No.
00:01:09Thanks.
00:01:10Listen.
00:01:11The studio read through your pitch.
00:01:17And?
00:01:19They...
00:01:22Loved it.
00:01:23Wait, seriously?
00:01:24Yes!
00:01:25Well, I mean, don't pop any champagne quite yet, because, yeah, they want to see a completed
00:01:29script first.
00:01:30Naturally.
00:01:31Go on.
00:01:32But if that script lives up to the expectations all of us have, our movie is greenlit.
00:01:38Really happening?
00:01:39Uh-huh.
00:01:40No need to pinch yourself.
00:01:41This is as real as it gets, kid.
00:01:43It's gonna be quite a milestone, too.
00:01:45I will be producing my 25th major motion picture, with the promise of another Oscar.
00:01:50Knock on wood.
00:01:51And you, my most talented discovery, will get to write and direct your first feature
00:01:58film.
00:01:59Wow.
00:02:00I can't believe this.
00:02:02Well, you know, there is a small catch.
00:02:05Of course there is.
00:02:06They need the script a week from today.
00:02:08Wait, what?
00:02:09Next Monday?
00:02:10Why so fast?
00:02:11It's the International Film Festival.
00:02:13Yeah, so?
00:02:14Hello?
00:02:15That's where they always announce their entire slate of films for the coming year.
00:02:18They have only one more slot, and they want our film, but only if you can wow them with
00:02:23your script.
00:02:24In seven days?
00:02:25Hey, you've been working on this thing for a decade.
00:02:26You're never gonna finish it without a deadline.
00:02:28Consider this a blessing in disguise.
00:02:30It's impossible.
00:02:31I mean, there's too much left to write.
00:02:33Really?
00:02:34Well, just show me whatever you have.
00:02:35It's on my laptop at my apartment.
00:02:37Okay, download it from the cloud, and I'll pull it up on my phone.
00:02:40Well, I've never used the cloud.
00:02:43Really?
00:02:45You are so old-school.
00:02:46I guess you can insist that we shoot this film on 35mm.
00:02:49Duh, I mean, that's the only way.
00:02:52Alright, we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
00:02:55In a horse-drawn carriage, apparently.
00:02:57But please, can you just send me whatever you have?
00:03:00It's not ready yet.
00:03:02It's not every day that a major studio takes a chance on a first-time writer-director.
00:03:07If we miss this deadline, there is no film.
00:03:10Capisce?
00:03:11I just...
00:03:12I want it to be perfect.
00:03:13And it will be.
00:03:14It's not that easy, Aaron.
00:03:16I can't just churn this out overnight.
00:03:17You know, I have been developing this story ever since I started working at that movie
00:03:20theater back home in Eads.
00:03:21No, no, no, I know.
00:03:22I've heard the story a thousand times.
00:03:24At the movie theater owned by your boyfriend.
00:03:27Ex-boyfriend.
00:03:28Nick.
00:03:29And technically, it's owned by Nick and his father.
00:03:31It's just, you know, that movie theater started everything for me.
00:03:34My entire script centers around it.
00:03:36It's practically a character in my movie.
00:03:39Well, that's it!
00:03:40What?
00:03:41You know how they say, write what you know?
00:03:42I say, write what you know even better when you are actually there, soaking up the atmosphere
00:03:48in person.
00:03:49But you're not suggesting.
00:03:50Suggesting?
00:03:51Oh, no.
00:03:52I am not in the suggestion business, kid.
00:03:55I am ordering you to get on a plane pronto and finish that script in the authentic locale
00:04:01where you were first inspired to write it.
00:04:03At that movie theater.
00:04:05Chop-chop!
00:04:13I thought we were closed for the night.
00:04:15Not yet, Dad.
00:04:16The last showing was at 8.
00:04:18And how many tickets did we sell?
00:04:20A little over a third.
00:04:23Mostly, it's been a pretty good month.
00:04:26I wouldn't call that exactly a good month, Nick.
00:04:30I remember when we used to sell out the 8 o'clock shows.
00:04:33Even in our most profitable months, sales are rapidly declining.
00:04:37Things are rough.
00:04:39Yeah.
00:04:40By the way, we need to fix the old popcorn machine.
00:04:43It's been burning some of the popcorn.
00:04:45Nick, I hate to tell you this, but that popcorn machine is going to be someone else's problem.
00:04:51What do you mean?
00:04:53Well, I was looking for a way to tell you this, but there's just no way to put it delicately.
00:04:59We are officially selling the building to Mr. Weathers.
00:05:03The lawyers have drafted the contracts already.
00:05:06I've signed them.
00:05:07The only signature left is yours.
00:05:09I can't believe you did this behind my back.
00:05:11The theater is losing too much money, Nick.
00:05:14And Weathers' offer was just too good to turn down.
00:05:17Now, the contracts are on your desk.
00:05:19And I know this is sudden, but all the paperwork needs to be filed by the end of this week.
00:05:26Now, this theater has been good.
00:05:29Very good to our family.
00:05:33But it's time to move on.
00:05:39I love you.
00:05:41I love you, too.
00:06:11I love you, too.
00:06:41I love you, too.
00:06:44Oh, man.
00:07:09Oh, man.
00:07:14I wish I could watch you again, but without a projector, that is just not going to happen.
00:07:37Hi, Mom.
00:07:38Jamie.
00:07:39Happy birthday.
00:07:41Thank you.
00:07:43Happy birthday.
00:07:45Well, thank you, but you're a few days early.
00:07:47Oh, I know, I know. I'm just so excited.
00:07:49How's that pitch going?
00:07:51Oh, the pitch went great. The studio loved it.
00:07:53Oh, that's fantastic, honey. Wow.
00:07:56My baby is going to finally direct her first big Hollywood movie.
00:08:00Well, thanks, Mom, but it's not a done deal yet.
00:08:04I have to deliver a completed screenplay by Monday.
00:08:07And if they don't love it, then the deal is off.
00:08:09Oh, you'll deliver a fantastic script.
00:08:12I know, Mom. I'm blocked.
00:08:14I just can't seem to find my creative flow.
00:08:17My scenes aren't working.
00:08:19Sorry to hear you're stuck, sweetie.
00:08:21You know, when you were growing up, you and Nick used to have so much fun writing together.
00:08:26Yeah.
00:08:28Yeah, I remember that.
00:08:30You know, funny enough, Nick and his family's theater actually inspired the movie.
00:08:35But things are weird now. We don't really talk anymore.
00:08:39I know, I know. Just come home for your birthday.
00:08:42You can try to write while you're here.
00:08:44Mom, I'd love to, but...
00:08:46Oh, visiting that old movie theater would inspire you.
00:08:49You know, my producer said the same thing.
00:08:51Well, then what are you waiting for, honey?
00:08:53Seeing your beautiful smile would be a treat for everyone.
00:08:56Including Nick.
00:08:58Mom, Nick and I are not getting back together.
00:09:01Oh, I didn't say that, but...
00:09:03You can at least be friends.
00:09:05Will you at least think about it?
00:09:08I'll think about it, Mom.
00:09:10I love you. Back to writing.
00:09:38I love you.
00:09:42I love you, too.
00:10:08Hello?
00:10:10Surprise!
00:10:12Oh, Jamie! Oh, my goodness.
00:10:14You said you weren't sure you'd be able to make it.
00:10:16Well, I just wanted to come for one of your hugs, so I'm going to be leaving.
00:10:19Oh, you stop that.
00:10:21I'll give you all of my hugs.
00:10:23Oh, honey, I have missed you so much.
00:10:25Oh, I missed you, too, Mom.
00:10:27Come in, come in.
00:10:29We're going to organize a small get-together for your birthday.
00:10:31This is so exciting.
00:10:33Oh, honey, I have to invite the neighbors.
00:10:35Oh, Jamie!
00:10:37My favorite oldest daughter.
00:10:39My favorite dad.
00:10:41Your only dad.
00:10:43That, too.
00:10:45Hi!
00:10:47Hi.
00:10:49Hey, check out my latest character.
00:10:51You're going to love him.
00:10:53This is Thor.
00:10:55And this is...
00:10:57This is...
00:10:59This is...
00:11:01This is...
00:11:03You can't tell them.
00:11:05This is Thornear, a brilliant inventor from the ancient world.
00:11:07You can't tell them.
00:11:09So brilliant, the people in the village think he's a little...
00:11:11... but then one day there's a series of devastating floods that hit the village.
00:11:13... but then one day there's a series of devastating floods that hit the village.
00:11:15And when it comes time to figure out what to do...
00:11:17... when it comes time to figure out what to do...
00:11:19... Thornear volunteers to find the villagers a new place to live.
00:11:21... Thornear volunteers to find the villagers a new place to live.
00:11:23Oh, where does he go?
00:11:25Oh, come on, honey.
00:11:27I don't want to bore you with this.
00:11:29No, I miss hearing you tell these tales.
00:11:31You taught me everything I know about storytelling.
00:11:34Oh, you give me way too much credit.
00:11:36But how do you always manage to tell the perfect stories, though?
00:11:40Well, they're not exactly perfect.
00:11:42But I guess the answer to the question is, I love the characters.
00:11:46My imagination flows best when I can visualize them.
00:11:50In their element.
00:11:51Exactly.
00:11:54Well, if it isn't my long-lost sister, the celebrated Hollywood writer-director Jamie Leone.
00:11:59Ah, celebrated.
00:12:01I think that honor belongs to you, Dr. Stephanie.
00:12:05You've gotten shorter.
00:12:07Oh, you've gotten funnier.
00:12:10You posted a picture with that guy from Grey's Anatomy and I never received one text.
00:12:14Not one.
00:12:15Did you at least tell him about me?
00:12:17Oh, of course.
00:12:19I walked right up to him and I said,
00:12:21Hi, nice to meet you, Mr. Emmy-nominated doctor slash actor.
00:12:25Let me tell you all about my overachieving obstetrician sister.
00:12:28Did you know that she actually failed her driver's test six times?
00:12:32And what did he say?
00:12:35You know, it's not the same around here without you two.
00:12:39Okay, so spill it. Tell us all about your movie deal.
00:12:42Well, it's not a deal just yet.
00:12:44But they liked your pitch.
00:12:46Yes, but they're only going to greenlight the movie if I can deliver the script I promised by next Monday.
00:12:52This is Tuesday.
00:12:53Yeah, I know. Six days.
00:12:56I was having trouble writing back in L.A., so.
00:12:58So you came here to snap out of your writer's block and finish the scripts?
00:13:01Well, more like write almost all of it, but yeah.
00:13:05Okay, well then let's get to it.
00:13:08Alright, come on.
00:13:09Bye.
00:13:26Is that who I think it is?
00:13:29It is I, the Plaza Theater's greatest all-time popcorn chef.
00:13:34What are you doing back home?
00:13:36I just couldn't stay away from this theater for one more second.
00:13:40Want to see a film while you're at it?
00:13:42I would love to.
00:13:43One ticket for the 8 p.m. showing, please.
00:13:49Enjoy the show, Jamie.
00:13:52Enjoy the show, Jamie.
00:13:54Thanks.
00:14:09Hello, welcome to the Plaza Theater.
00:14:11I can do your ticket.
00:14:12Great.
00:14:17I'll be right with you.
00:14:19No problem.
00:14:21Take your time.
00:14:25Jamie.
00:14:27Nick.
00:14:28Hi.
00:14:29What are you doing here?
00:14:32What are you doing there?
00:14:34Oh, I'm just trying to fix the old popcorn machine.
00:14:37Afraid it's on its last leg.
00:14:39Kinda like this whole place.
00:14:41What about you?
00:14:42What are you doing back in Hastings?
00:14:44I'm just here for the week, you know, visiting some family.
00:14:46Thought I'd come down and see a movie and do some writing.
00:14:50It's funny, I was just thinking about you.
00:14:52Because I realized it's your birthday this week.
00:14:55Yeah.
00:14:56Yeah, it is.
00:15:01Sorry, um...
00:15:03You want some candy?
00:15:05Popcorn machine's out of commission for the moment.
00:15:07Oh.
00:15:08Bummer.
00:15:09You know how I love the popcorn here.
00:15:12But, yeah, candy would be great.
00:15:14I'll have the chocolate peanuts.
00:15:18Thanks.
00:15:19Yeah, I'm trying to fix it, but it appears I'm missing someone.
00:15:24Something.
00:15:25Uh, something.
00:15:27Like a mechanical part.
00:15:28I'm trying to order a new one.
00:15:31Oh, no, no, on the house.
00:15:32Early birthday gift.
00:15:33Oh.
00:15:34Thanks.
00:15:38Jamie.
00:15:41It's nice to see you.
00:15:45Yeah.
00:15:46You too.
00:15:49Thanks.
00:15:57Would you like me to go with you?
00:16:00Sure, if you'd like to.
00:16:02No, I don't think I will.
00:16:04We might as well make do with the natural ways.
00:16:08Yeah, I guess that's right.
00:16:09But I'll look for...
00:16:11Did you have a hot time with, um...
00:16:14Some hot soup for me?
00:16:17Some hot soup?
00:16:18And my mom makes one of the best sandwiches.
00:16:21Oh, thank you, Mom.
00:16:36And it ain't too long.
00:16:43Mom might be a better driver than I am, but I am second best, at least.
00:16:46No comparison.
00:16:47Um, remind me, who was the one who backed Dad's van into a shopping cart?
00:16:52It's not my fault that someone left a shopping cart in the middle of the parking lot.
00:16:56I can't stand when people do that.
00:16:58Speaking of shopping carts, how was the movie?
00:17:03You went to the Plaza Theater?
00:17:05Was he there?
00:17:06I thought you were going to write.
00:17:08I'm not sure what any of this has to do with shopping carts.
00:17:10I knew it.
00:17:11You guys should get coffee or something.
00:17:13I mean, after everything that has happened, that would be the mature, healthy thing to do.
00:17:16You know, lay it all out on the table.
00:17:19Yeah, we're going to need a bigger table.
00:17:21Oh, it wasn't that bad.
00:17:23Are you serious?
00:17:24He broke up with me on my birthday, right before we were supposed to move to L.A. together.
00:17:27And he never even told me why.
00:17:29Seeing Nick again could be good for you, Jamie.
00:17:30Get those creative juices flowing.
00:17:33Yeah, Jamie.
00:17:34Maybe Nick can help you write like old times.
00:17:37You've both changed and grown.
00:17:39You probably less or so, but at least getting some answers can provide a bit of closure.
00:17:43I'm not here for closure.
00:17:45I am here to finish my script so that I can finally have a career.
00:17:52And to spend time with my family, of course.
00:17:56Obviously.
00:17:57Well, maybe he'll let you write in the lobby or something.
00:18:00I can write anywhere. It doesn't just have to be in that theater.
00:18:03You should invite him to the party.
00:18:05Mom, can you please stop encouraging this?
00:18:08You so should.
00:18:09I'm still trying to figure out the shopping cart connection.
00:18:13Look, everyone, I appreciate you all looking out for me, okay?
00:18:17But I'm not going to open that door again, okay?
00:18:20I just came to finish writing my script and to spend quality time with my family.
00:18:24That's it.
00:18:26Well, then I guess that means you're going to tag along with me and Dad to the Hastings Gingerbread Design Competition tomorrow.
00:18:32Fine. Fine.
00:18:34Was the movie about shopping carts?
00:18:39Dad, could you just pass me the corn?
00:18:42Thank you.
00:18:43Thank you.
00:18:44Thank you.
00:19:10Food and beverage make up 45% of our annual revenue, right?
00:19:13So if we invest a little bit of money in better concession options, we could drive new repeat customers.
00:19:18Nick, we have tried everything.
00:19:20If you'd like to pitch some of your ideas to the new buyers, that's fine.
00:19:24But this deal will close on Saturday.
00:19:27Now, I admire your tenacity, son.
00:19:30I always have.
00:19:32But you can't save a movie theater in three days.
00:19:35Let's just sign the contracts and move on.
00:19:39Jamie.
00:19:41Oh, hey.
00:19:43Didn't see you guys there.
00:19:46You remember my father, don't you?
00:19:48Yeah, of course. Of course. Mr. Sullivan. Long time no see.
00:19:51Jamie Leone, what a nice surprise.
00:19:54It's good to see you.
00:19:56Yeah, you too. And, you know, I've got to run to a meeting, but...
00:20:02Hey. Can I sit down?
00:20:05Yeah.
00:20:07You didn't stay for the movie yesterday.
00:20:09You noticed.
00:20:10Yeah. It's kind of my job to notice.
00:20:13I guess you do get a little bit more VIP attention.
00:20:16Alright.
00:20:18I'm actually writing a movie that I'm going to direct.
00:20:21Oh, the one about the movie theater you've been kicking around since we were teenagers?
00:20:24Yeah. Actually, that's the one.
00:20:26Can't seem to shake it off.
00:20:28It's under my skin itching to get out.
00:20:30That's good, though. You've got to be passionate about it.
00:20:33Yeah. Well, the unfortunate thing is that the deadline for my script is next Monday,
00:20:37which is just five days away, and I've just been struggling with writing.
00:20:42So, you know, I thought I'd come here and see a movie at the Plaza Theater
00:20:46and see if it might spark some imagination.
00:20:49Oh. So why'd you leave?
00:20:53I guess I just wasn't really in the right mood.
00:20:57Oh, I understand. I'm probably the last person you wanted to see.
00:21:01I get it.
00:21:03Oh, no. I mean, I've moved on.
00:21:05We've moved on. Right?
00:21:09Right.
00:21:11Okay, so do you want to come inside, then?
00:21:14I'll be around for a little while, but I can promise to stay out of your way.
00:21:18Oh, I wouldn't want to intrude.
00:21:21You need inspiration, right?
00:21:23You're welcome here as long as you're home.
00:21:26I'll be sure to reserve you a seat.
00:21:28Hmm. Okay. Reserve me a seat.
00:21:32I like that.
00:21:33I like that.
00:21:37You remember when we used to write together?
00:21:40We used to have so much fun.
00:21:42Yeah. Oh, we really did.
00:21:47So, you know, maybe I will come in for an hour or two.
00:21:51If it's still okay.
00:21:53It's more than okay.
00:21:55All right.
00:21:57After you.
00:22:03Okay.
00:22:11Try to remove the jaw.
00:22:16Ah, this still isn't working.
00:22:25Hey.
00:22:27I just wanted to see how it's going over here.
00:22:30Oh, well, it's going.
00:22:33I keep thinking I'm coming pretty close, and then I realize it's still not working.
00:22:37I mean, this place feels like magic to me.
00:22:39You know, I thought just being here would be enough, but...
00:22:42I'm still struggling to make the story flow.
00:22:45I'm sorry to hear that.
00:22:47You'll work it out.
00:22:49You always do.
00:22:52Yeah.
00:22:54I mean, this place has so many memories for me.
00:22:57I remember, for my 14th birthday, all I wanted was to come see a movie.
00:23:03No cake, nothing like that.
00:23:05Just a movie, a popcorn, and a soda.
00:23:09So I invited Sarah and Ariana, and we got here, and all of the shows were sold out,
00:23:14except for the original Little Women.
00:23:16The one with Katherine Hepburn?
00:23:18Yeah, I loved that movie.
00:23:20Exactly! But no, they said it was too old, so I saw it by myself.
00:23:24Just me, the plaza theater, and Little Women.
00:23:28It blew me away.
00:23:29It was the second best birthday I've ever had.
00:23:33I turned in my application to work here the very next day.
00:23:36This place really means a lot to you.
00:23:39Yeah.
00:23:41It's where I discovered my deep love of filmmaking.
00:23:45It changed everything for me.
00:23:47So you must have a plaza theater back in L.A. where you go on all your dates?
00:23:51Well, your little fishing expedition to find out my current dating status is a tad obvious.
00:23:56Guilt is charged.
00:23:59And if you must know, I hardly go out with anybody.
00:24:04I'm never on a second date.
00:24:07Oh.
00:24:10How come?
00:24:12Oh, well, my schedule's just crazy. It's ridiculous.
00:24:17You know, it's really busy.
00:24:19And besides, there's no other plaza theater in the world as far as I'm concerned.
00:24:23And I step into this theater and it's just electric.
00:24:28Yeah.
00:24:30Is there anything better than a crowded theater on opening night?
00:24:33Oh, right. When the lights go down and you can feel the chatter turning into silence.
00:24:38We go on this emotional journey to experience love, laughter, joy, and thrills.
00:24:45And then when the credits roll and the lights go up...
00:24:48You're left still thinking and talking.
00:24:50And it's back to normal life.
00:24:58Speaking of which, I should go. I have a thing later.
00:25:03Oh, yeah. Yeah. So do I.
00:25:05You know, actually, Nick, I wanted to ask you.
00:25:08Would you mind helping me with some writing tomorrow?
00:25:11I'd love to bounce some ideas off of you.
00:25:13Yeah, I'd love that.
00:25:14Great. Great. I'll see you tomorrow.
00:25:18All right. See you tomorrow.
00:25:31Mmm. Mmm-mmm-mmm.
00:25:33It smells like, um...
00:25:35I don't know.
00:25:37I don't know.
00:25:39I don't know.
00:25:41I don't know.
00:25:42It smells like, um...
00:25:44Gingerbread.
00:25:46I was going to say a bakery.
00:25:48I just wish your mom could have come this year.
00:25:50Oh, you know how she is with book club.
00:25:52Haven't missed one since the winter of 1999.
00:25:54Well, if it isn't the Leone family.
00:25:57Oh, hi, Debra.
00:25:59So which two of you will be on the team?
00:26:01Well, we'll be a team of three this year, if that's all right.
00:26:03Well, rule 4B of the Hastings updated handbook says teams of two only, no exceptions.
00:26:09What happens to the odd person out?
00:26:10Well, luckily one of our sponsors said he'd be happy to pitch in if someone needs a partner.
00:26:15Well, I'll be on a team with Dad.
00:26:18Nope. Dad and I are a team every year.
00:26:21We're a dynasty.
00:26:23All right, fine. Fine. I'll be on a team with the sponsor guy.
00:26:26Who is it, anyway?
00:26:28Well, it's someone you may know, Jamie.
00:26:34Oh.
00:26:36So that's what he meant by a thing.
00:26:38I can see you're happy about that.
00:26:40Am I that transparent?
00:26:42Practically invisible.
00:26:47Um, okay, you actually want to put it along the joints of the walls.
00:26:52Thank you. Let me show you.
00:26:54I forgot you took this so seriously.
00:26:56Yeah, I always come in second place, though.
00:26:59I mean, you came by yourself.
00:27:01I figured you were the Willy Wonka of gingerbread construction.
00:27:03Well, if you must know, the Plaza Theater has been sponsoring the event for the past few years.
00:27:07And Cora, my theater manager, needed a partner.
00:27:10Something came up, so here I am.
00:27:13Oh.
00:27:15Hi, could you pass me another layer?
00:27:17Another one?
00:27:19How big are we making this, uh, building?
00:27:22It's a movie theater.
00:27:24I gotcha.
00:27:26Look, the people that build the traditional gingerbread houses never win.
00:27:29And I am not losing to Stephanie and my dad.
00:27:31Again.
00:27:34Alright.
00:27:36How's this looking?
00:27:40Beautiful.
00:27:46Frosting.
00:27:48Frosting.
00:27:50Spreader knife.
00:27:52Spreader knife.
00:27:54White gumball.
00:27:56Gumball.
00:27:58How wide is the south wall?
00:27:5910 inches, but remember there's a door on that side, so don't put too much weight on top.
00:28:02Good call.
00:28:04Alright, attach the sign to the parallel wall.
00:28:06Copy.
00:28:08And frosting needs about 20 more seconds to harden.
00:28:10Perfect timing.
00:28:12Sprinkles?
00:28:14Sprinkles.
00:28:29Sprinkles.
00:28:31Sprinkles.
00:28:33Sprinkles.
00:28:35Sprinkles.
00:28:37Sprinkles.
00:28:39Sprinkles.
00:28:41Sprinkles.
00:28:43Sprinkles.
00:28:45Sprinkles.
00:28:47Sprinkles.
00:28:49Sprinkles.
00:28:51Sprinkles.
00:28:53Sprinkles.
00:28:55Sprinkles.
00:28:57Sprinkles.
00:28:59Sprinkles.
00:29:01Sprinkles.
00:29:03Do you know how to make a Hollywood sign out of gingerbread?
00:29:06Yeah, who doesn't?
00:29:09Are you eating it?
00:29:11No.
00:29:13Nick, this is serious.
00:29:15I am so sorry.
00:29:17Boop.
00:29:19You just made the biggest mistake of your life, Jamie Leoni.
00:29:22No, no, no, no, no, no, don't, we're even now.
00:29:23You always did want a kiss on your nose.
00:29:25Mm-hmm, yeah, well, uh.
00:29:27You know what?
00:29:29Oh, look, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has some very shiny competition.
00:29:32That's good.
00:29:36Hey, hey, hey, stop, stop.
00:29:39We're, we're sorry.
00:29:41Sorry.
00:29:43Time's up.
00:29:45Everyone step away from your creations.
00:29:47And let's try to act like mature adults during the judging process, shall we?
00:29:51Oh.
00:29:57What can I say?
00:29:59All my creations are half-baked.
00:30:01You always did love irony.
00:30:03Yeah, kind of like a movie theater that doesn't serve popcorn.
00:30:05We serve popcorn, just not right now.
00:30:08Speaking of, how's the repair coming?
00:30:10I still can't find that part.
00:30:12Might have to spring for a new one.
00:30:14No, no.
00:30:16That machine has so many memories.
00:30:17I mean, that's the machine I served you from when I first met you.
00:30:19Yeah.
00:30:21We made a whole short film about it.
00:30:23Magic movie.
00:30:25That was a good little film.
00:30:27My directorial debut.
00:30:29On 16 millimeter, no less.
00:30:31Wish I could see it.
00:30:33All right, everyone.
00:30:35So, first I want to say thank you for participating in this year's competition.
00:30:39Give yourselves a hand.
00:30:43Second, I want to thank our sponsor, the Plaza Theater.
00:30:46One of the co-owners, Nick Sullivan, is here.
00:30:49And he's partnered with our very own talented filmmaker, Jamie Leone.
00:30:55And they have made a movie theater.
00:31:01Right.
00:31:03So, all of your creations are incredible and edible.
00:31:07Food.
00:31:09But there can only be one winner.
00:31:11So, the winner of this year's competition is...
00:31:13The winner of the annual Hastings Gingerbread Design Competition is...
00:31:20Table 8!
00:31:32Wow.
00:31:34Theirs is really good.
00:31:37There's no way it tastes as good as ours, though.
00:31:39Well, that doesn't make me feel better.
00:31:40Look at theirs.
00:31:42It looks exactly like the Plaza Theater.
00:31:44Ours doesn't even look like a building.
00:31:46All right.
00:31:48Let me make it up to you.
00:31:51And how are you going to attempt to do that?
00:32:01Ah.
00:32:03It's exactly the same.
00:32:05Yeah, we've added some new digital equipment.
00:32:06But we still have our 16 millimeter projector.
00:32:09We like to play some of our older films the classic way.
00:32:12I see it, and I'm impressed.
00:32:14Who's your projectionist?
00:32:16Well, we don't have much of a staff anymore,
00:32:18so Cord doubles as our manager slash projectionist.
00:32:21She doesn't mind, though.
00:32:23She's been employee of the Monk 24 times in a row.
00:32:25Don't tell Mr. Desmond.
00:32:27I couldn't run this place without the two of them.
00:32:30Did it take her a while to figure out all the equipment?
00:32:33No.
00:32:34Did it take her a while to figure out all the equipment?
00:32:37Well, she was lead technician
00:32:39over at Tim's Computer Repair Shop down the street
00:32:41until they went under.
00:32:43And then she came here and made everything state of the art.
00:32:45Wow.
00:32:47Sounds like you're lucky to have her.
00:32:49Oh, we are.
00:32:51One thing I've stopped doing is taking people for granted.
00:32:53Huh.
00:32:55That's a good thing to work on.
00:32:57Well, it is getting late,
00:32:59so I should probably head home.
00:33:01Yeah.
00:33:03I'll walk you out.
00:33:05Great. Thanks.
00:33:20Where have you been?
00:33:22I was at the gym.
00:33:23I was at the gingerbread decorating competition.
00:33:25Sponsor the event every year, remember?
00:33:27I hate that we can't support them anymore.
00:33:29Nick, I need you to focus on what's happening right now.
00:33:32I'm focused.
00:33:34Then why haven't you signed these?
00:33:36Weathers needs this deal to close by the end of the week.
00:33:40He wants to demolish the theater
00:33:42and build condos before the new tax laws take effect.
00:33:46That's why he's willing to pay such a premium now.
00:33:49What?
00:33:50Dad, we can't let that happen.
00:33:52This plaza is the heart of the town.
00:33:54It inspires people.
00:33:56It means a lot to them.
00:34:00It's magic.
00:34:02When are you going to grow up, son?
00:34:04Everything that I have ever done
00:34:07has been in your best interest,
00:34:09and this deal is no different.
00:34:11It meant a lot to Mom.
00:34:15Sometimes you just need to know when to let go.
00:34:18Trust me.
00:34:45Come in.
00:34:46Oh, look.
00:34:48It's the Frank Lloyd Wright
00:34:50of the whimsical world of gingerbread architecture.
00:34:52Oh, thanks, honey.
00:34:54Hey, Mom sent me up here to see if you were hungry.
00:34:57Yeah, something to eat sounds great.
00:35:00You know, sometimes your Mom and I would come in here
00:35:03just to remember all the wonderful films
00:35:05you and your friends used to make.
00:35:07We call it our own little museum-slash-art gallery in here.
00:35:11You're such a genius.
00:35:13Stop it.
00:35:14Hey, speaking of genius,
00:35:16would you like to hear the rest of that story of Thorneir?
00:35:19Oh, yeah.
00:35:21I thought you'd never ask.
00:35:23You left me on quite the cliffhanger.
00:35:25Okay.
00:35:27So Thorneir sets out to find a new home for the village
00:35:29using his inventions to cross the flooded land.
00:35:32But when he gets to his final destination,
00:35:34he realizes that the floods extend far beyond the horizon.
00:35:38Oh, no.
00:35:40Well, what does he do?
00:35:42Defeated,
00:35:44he decides to end the journey and go home.
00:35:46But while he's there,
00:35:48he invents an advanced irrigation system
00:35:51that not only saves his village,
00:35:53but all the villages around him.
00:35:55And he becomes the hero of the land.
00:35:59Wow.
00:36:01I love that.
00:36:03So what's the message?
00:36:05Well, I've got a pretty good idea.
00:36:07But I'm much more interested in hearing yours.
00:36:10Hmm.
00:36:11You know, when you don't succeed
00:36:14at the thing you first attempted to do,
00:36:16if you can think outside the box,
00:36:19then you just might come up with something even better.
00:36:22Wow.
00:36:24Well said, honey.
00:36:26You're listening to the characters.
00:36:28Thanks, Dad.
00:36:30I love you.
00:36:32I love you.
00:36:34Hey, you still want to come downstairs to the kitchen for a bite?
00:36:36Yeah, I'll be down in a minute.
00:36:38Okay, great.
00:36:41Bye.
00:37:08Hey.
00:37:10I thought I'd find you at your favorite thinking spot.
00:37:15I've got a lot of thinking to do.
00:37:18So, what's going on with you?
00:37:21I mean, I know it's a beautiful view and all,
00:37:24but why are you really here?
00:37:28My father's selling the plaza.
00:37:31What?
00:37:33To who?
00:37:35This old family friend, Maurice Weathers.
00:37:36Apparently he wants to use the land for condos or something.
00:37:40Once I sign the contracts,
00:37:42the deal's final.
00:37:44Nick, you can't.
00:37:46That's our theater.
00:37:48Believe me, I am trying to talk him out of it,
00:37:50but the theater's losing money.
00:37:52A lot, actually.
00:37:54I feel like I owe it to my father, you know?
00:37:57Ever since Mom passed away, he's been...
00:38:02We're each other's only family left.
00:38:06I don't know what to do.
00:38:09Well, how do we convince him not to sell?
00:38:11I don't know.
00:38:13It's like I'm fighting this uphill battle with him,
00:38:15especially when no one goes to the theater anymore.
00:38:17Yeah, but the plaza's more than just a theater.
00:38:19I mean, it's a living, breathing thing.
00:38:21You know, it's a character in this town, in my movie.
00:38:24He does not see it that way.
00:38:26He just sees declining sales numbers.
00:38:28I haven't been able to turn the numbers around.
00:38:37Nick, you can't blame yourself for this, okay?
00:38:41I'm sure that your dad has agonized over this decision.
00:38:47And besides, we have a lifetime of memories at the theater, right?
00:38:53And that's something that no sale could ever take away.
00:39:00You're right.
00:39:02Thanks, Jamie.
00:39:05I always know just what to say.
00:39:12Look, my family's throwing me a little birthday party tomorrow night at the house.
00:39:18Maybe you should come.
00:39:20Might cheer you up a little.
00:39:24Maybe.
00:39:26And bring Cora, too.
00:39:27And bring Cora, too.
00:39:31Oh, I almost forgot the whole reason that I came here to talk to you.
00:39:36You remember how we used to finish each other's sentences?
00:39:40Well, I could kind of use some of that compatibility with my script.
00:39:45Is that right?
00:39:47Okay.
00:39:49Let me hear it.
00:39:51Okay. It's my protagonist, Olivia.
00:39:53The typical Hollywood ending would have Cole, my leading man, coming in to save the day and rescue her.
00:39:59Because she wanted to save herself.
00:40:01Exactly. I mean, she's a modern woman, you know? It's got to be her choice.
00:40:05Okay, so what's the problem?
00:40:07They wouldn't have hired a female writer-director if they wanted a male point of view.
00:40:11Go with your gut.
00:40:13Well, I could easily write my version, but then Cole doesn't really have a part in it.
00:40:18That's not satisfying, either.
00:40:19Well, what if Cole's the one who inadvertently sets up the opportunity for her,
00:40:24but it's Olivia who makes the final decision?
00:40:27Which would mean that I could bring him in later in Act 2,
00:40:32and then I could push the decision to later in Act 3.
00:40:35Yeah, does that work?
00:40:37Oh my gosh! Nick, you're a genius!
00:40:39Well, I barely did anything, but you're welcome.
00:40:42No, it makes perfect sense now. Will you help me write this?
00:40:46Yeah, of course.
00:40:47I told you I would.
00:40:49Oh, great. I just can't thank you enough.
00:40:52Let's head back to the plaza.
00:40:54Kind of feels like we're picking up where we left off, doesn't it?
00:40:58Well, let's see how long we last before we get sick of each other again.
00:41:04So, here's what I'm thinking.
00:41:06I feel like when the decision happens, it needs to be something like,
00:41:10she's raised a front on her own.
00:41:18Olivia is faced with the hardest decision of her life.
00:41:22Their eyes meet for the last time, and ever so slightly, Olivia smiles.
00:41:27The end.
00:41:29Bad.
00:41:31Jamie, this is fantastic.
00:41:34I love this story.
00:41:37Really?
00:41:39Oh.
00:41:41Well, thanks.
00:41:43But now you can see where I'm stuck.
00:41:44Well, let's see if we can get you unstuck.
00:41:47Okay.
00:41:49But first, how about a little creative break?
00:41:55You still have that?
00:41:57Mm-hmm.
00:41:59All right, Cora. Hit it.
00:42:01You got it.
00:42:08I didn't think I'd ever see this again.
00:42:11I never think I'd see you again.
00:42:12I never think I'd see you again.
00:42:42I never think I'd see you again.
00:42:56You look so disappointed.
00:43:12You look so disappointed.
00:43:43My, my.
00:43:45You certainly didn't waste any time.
00:43:47Hey, you wrote it that way.
00:43:49Oh.
00:44:12Oh.
00:44:42Oh.
00:44:44Oh.
00:45:13Jamie.
00:45:17I never—
00:45:21I'm sorry.
00:45:25It's my producer. I forgot to put it on vibrate.
00:45:28I know.
00:45:30Okay, what were you saying?
00:45:34You gotta answer that.
00:45:37Okay, but hold that thought.
00:45:40Okay.
00:45:43Hello?
00:45:45How's my new favorite script coming?
00:45:47Well, you know, it's coming. Slowly but surely.
00:45:50Great. When are you flying back to L.A.?
00:45:52Monday. That's the deadline, right?
00:45:54Was the deadline. They've scheduled a meeting with us first thing Monday morning, 9 a.m.
00:45:59So you'll have to fly home on Sunday.
00:46:01But that's gonna eat into my writing time.
00:46:03No, actually it won't.
00:46:05I don't follow.
00:46:06Now they are insisting the script be emailed to them no later than Sunday morning, 9 a.m. Pacific time.
00:46:13Aaron, they can't do that.
00:46:15They can't change the deadline midstream. That's not fair.
00:46:18Welcome to showbiz, kid.
00:46:20Nothing's fair.
00:46:22You just learn to roll with the punches and adjust to every new reality.
00:46:28This only leaves me Friday and Saturday left to right.
00:46:31Hey, you don't have time to freak out.
00:46:33Just buckle down and get the job done.
00:46:36Okay. Oh, oh, by the way, I wanted to tell you I'm thinking of changing the name of the movie.
00:46:42Oh yeah? To what?
00:46:44Reserve Me a Seat.
00:46:48Reserve Me a Seat.
00:46:51Yeah, I like the way that rolls off the tongue. Do it.
00:46:55I can't believe they changed the deadline on me.
00:46:58You'll be fine. The script's in better shape than you think.
00:47:02They're gonna love it.
00:47:04I'm proud of you.
00:47:08Thanks.
00:47:12Yeah. Yeah. Well, it's getting late, so...
00:47:18Yeah, I should finish up a few things here.
00:47:22I'll walk you out.
00:47:24No, it's fine. I'm just gonna head out the back anyway.
00:47:28Um, are you still coming to the party tomorrow with Cora?
00:47:33Yeah, of course.
00:47:35Okay. I'll see you tomorrow.
00:47:37See you tomorrow.
00:48:00There's the birthday girl. How does it feel to be a year older?
00:48:03Well, after this week, I feel like I've aged ten years.
00:48:07I missed you for Scrabble. Who were you all last night?
00:48:10Oh, I was with Nick at the theater.
00:48:13Oh, things are going well with you two.
00:48:16Huh.
00:48:19Oh, your snickerdoodles.
00:48:23Don't touch their hat.
00:48:26Oh, these are the real reason I came home.
00:48:29Oh, stop it.
00:48:31I'm kidding.
00:48:33Why are you so proud?
00:48:35Oh, I don't know. It could be because I'm in the home stretch of finishing my script earlier than expected.
00:48:42I am so proud of you. Oh, I know they're going to love it.
00:48:47You deserve this.
00:48:49Thanks, Mom. But unfortunately, they want to meet first thing Monday morning.
00:48:54So, I'm gonna have to fly out a day early.
00:48:58I'm sorry I can't stay as long.
00:49:03Mom? Are you crying? Oh, come here.
00:49:07Oh, I just love you so much.
00:49:10Tonight's party will be a double celebration.
00:49:16Speaking of which, you did remember to invite Nick and Cora, right?
00:49:20Yeah, Nick said he's coming, but I don't know. Things ended kind of weird last night.
00:49:26I think we're both beginning to figure out just what this would take to even possibly work.
00:49:33How long have you been trying to get a movie made?
00:49:36Ten years, seven months, and sixteen days.
00:49:40And was it easy to get here, or did it take years of hard work?
00:49:43Well, the latter, obviously.
00:49:46You work hard for what you love the most, because it's always worth it in the end.
00:49:51Trust me.
00:49:53I know. It's just that it's easier to write about a movie relationship than it is to make one work in real life.
00:50:00Except this is your chance to make a happy ending together?
00:50:04You know what? First things first.
00:50:07Let me work all day today and finish this script so that I can take time off for the party tonight.
00:50:12Because nothing is coming in between me and a piece of that birthday cake.
00:50:15Were you right at the theater?
00:50:17No, I think I'm going to give that a rest.
00:50:21I'll probably hold my room today.
00:50:25See you later.
00:50:27Wait.
00:50:29Hot, hot, hot.
00:50:32Thanks, Mom.
00:50:52Look at that.
00:50:54Who would buy a whole tub of popcorn and not even touch it?
00:50:58Oh, that's why.
00:51:01The machine is still burning it.
00:51:04Nick.
00:51:06Yeah?
00:51:08You seem distracted. What's wrong?
00:51:11Nothing.
00:51:13I'll finish up here. You can head out for the night whenever you're ready.
00:51:16What about Jamie's birthday party?
00:51:18Eh, you can go without me. Maybe I'll stop by later.
00:51:23I don't know.
00:51:28Hey, what are you doing?
00:51:32You broke this girl's heart once, and now you're going to do it again?
00:51:36No, I just have a lot I need to do.
00:51:39What could possibly be more important?
00:51:42Well, I know what's more important to her right now. The movie.
00:51:45It's her big break. It's what she's always wanted.
00:51:48She's a grown woman, Nick. She can multitask.
00:51:51I know, but it would be selfish of me to complicate things right now.
00:51:54Selfish? How?
00:51:55I want her to be laser-focused on her career. If things don't go her way, I blame myself for distracting her.
00:52:02So this is all about you?
00:52:05No. But she has a life in Hollywood, and she's going back there on Sunday.
00:52:10Okay. Yeah, she's a busy woman. Maybe she'll leave and never come back ever again.
00:52:18I feel a lot better now, thanks.
00:52:20Well, you can't control that, Nick.
00:52:23All you can control is how you treat her, and after what you did to her the first time around, you need to do better.
00:52:35We're going to that party, and you're going to make this night special for her. Okay?
00:52:41Yeah.
00:52:43Good.
00:52:46Put something nicer on. And shower.
00:52:48You smell like melted butter. And boy...
00:53:07Hey, Nick.
00:53:09Mr. Leone. So, I hear you're showing a movie at your theater about shopping carts.
00:53:14Excuse me?
00:53:15Excuse me?
00:53:17Dad, thanks for getting the door, but I got this one.
00:53:20Hey, I'm so glad you two could make it.
00:53:23Yeah, of course. How could we miss it?
00:53:25Are we too early?
00:53:27No, no. Come on in. We were just about to play a game.
00:53:30So I got these for you.
00:53:32Thanks.
00:53:33And happy birthday.
00:53:34Thank you.
00:53:40You're an actress who loves breakfast, and you wear dark sunglasses.
00:53:45Sherlock Holmes.
00:53:47What? No. An actress. You love breakfast at Tiffany's.
00:53:52Right, right, right. Breakfast. I don't know. Give me more hints.
00:53:56Okay. You were a beautiful British actress in the 50s and 60s. She won an Oscar for...
00:54:01Time!
00:54:03Why didn't you just say she was in West Side Story?
00:54:05She was in In West Side Story. That was Natalie Wood.
00:54:09You've really got to get outside more, Cora.
00:54:12All right. Last round.
00:54:13Last round.
00:54:14All right. Ready?
00:54:15Yep. You ready?
00:54:16I'm ready.
00:54:18Okay.
00:54:20Go.
00:54:22Okay.
00:54:23You're the king of the jungle, but you're terrified of everything.
00:54:26Cowardly lion.
00:54:27Yes.
00:54:31I can't sing.
00:54:38This is cheating.
00:54:41Singing in the rain?
00:54:43Team Kelly.
00:54:44Yes.
00:54:46Okay.
00:54:48We watched this movie on my birthday, the night that we accidentally got locked in the theater room.
00:54:52Accidentally.
00:54:53Ten seconds.
00:54:54Bride of Frankenstein.
00:54:55Yes, but who played the title role?
00:54:57Elsa Lanchester.
00:54:58Yeah, bingo. With her electrified beehive.
00:55:01Time.
00:55:02All right. Yeah. We got it.
00:55:05You guys got the easy ones.
00:55:06Okay. It's time for birthday cake.
00:55:10Oh, wait.
00:55:15I got you something.
00:55:18Should I open it now?
00:55:19Well, it's part of another gift, so maybe wait until later?
00:55:24Thanks.
00:55:26You don't even know what it is yet.
00:55:28Well, I'm sure I'll love it.
00:55:32Jamie, come on. Let's go get some cake.
00:55:40Thank you.
00:55:52Hey.
00:55:54Hey.
00:55:55Do you want to swing by the theater?
00:55:57Right now?
00:55:58Yeah. I got a little surprise.
00:56:01What's up to?
00:56:04Oh, bring your gift.
00:56:07Oh, okay.
00:56:09Thank you.
00:56:40Ta-da!
00:56:43It's fixed. How did you do it?
00:56:45Well, I finally found a guy a couple of towns over who was closing his drive-in theater.
00:56:49He happened to have the same model.
00:56:51His was broken, too, so I bought the machine, stripped out the part, and installed it just before I left for the party.
00:57:00Okay. Now open your gift.
00:57:03Okay.
00:57:10Thank you.
00:57:18Oh, my gosh.
00:57:21Well, you shouldn't have.
00:57:23And I have the perfect place to mount it for posterity.
00:57:32Ow.
00:57:35I'm not crying. It's just dusty in here.
00:57:37Don't cry.
00:57:40So maybe we should pop some of the popcorn, just to see if it works properly? I haven't had time to test it yet.
00:57:46Yeah, you know what? All right. I mean, somebody's got a Christian version 2.0. Watch and learn.
00:57:53Okay.
00:57:54So.
00:57:58That.
00:58:07Okay. This is like riding a bicycle.
00:58:11How do you know how much corn to put in?
00:58:14Well, there's a little measurement chart on the back, but I just kind of go by instinct.
00:58:20How do you keep from burning the corn?
00:58:22Well, some machines, the newer ones, they have something that beeps at you to tell you when the popcorn's done.
00:58:28This one does not have such luxuries.
00:58:31So, you just have to listen very carefully.
00:58:36Listen for what?
00:58:39Silence.
00:58:41You know the popcorn's done popping when there's two to three seconds of silence in between each pop.
00:58:46You really love this, don't you?
00:58:51Okay, okay. I'll stop.
00:58:53No, this is nice.
00:58:57Yeah.
00:58:59I miss this.
00:59:00I know. Me too.
00:59:02Not one day has gone by since you left that I haven't missed you.
00:59:13I don't know how to tell you this.
00:59:15Because you're leaving the day after tomorrow, and I don't know how this could work.
00:59:21All I know is that.
00:59:25I don't want to go another day without seeing your face.
00:59:28Or listening to your stories, or hearing your laugh.
00:59:37Because I still love you.
00:59:42I always have.
00:59:45I've never stopped.
00:59:58Wait.
01:00:00What is it?
01:00:03The silence.
01:00:09Okay, let's see what we got.
01:00:12Wow.
01:00:14Smells so good.
01:00:16I know, right?
01:00:17Here, hand me one of those.
01:00:19Okay.
01:00:22Oh, man.
01:00:24Look at this.
01:00:26Wow.
01:00:27Every kernel is perfect.
01:00:29Yeah.
01:00:30What do we do now?
01:00:32Now, we share a tub of the best popcorn in the bits.
01:00:37While it's fresh and hot.
01:00:42Wow.
01:00:43Right?
01:00:45Yeah.
01:00:46Even better than I remember.
01:00:47Wow.
01:00:49Yeah.
01:00:54That's awesome.
01:01:00And then.
01:01:03She shows up.
01:01:05And she surprises him.
01:01:07When he's least expecting it.
01:01:09I think that's really the way to go.
01:01:11That is a great idea.
01:01:12Yeah.
01:01:13I really love what you're doing with Olivia.
01:01:16So will they end up together in the end now?
01:01:21Well, I think Olivia can wind up with Cole, but I don't want him to be the hero of the story.
01:01:27Olivia's independent.
01:01:29She can have a happy ending with or without him.
01:01:32So you don't think she needs Cole?
01:01:34I think Olivia has learned that it's okay to lean on someone who loves her when she needs it, but he's got to have her back.
01:01:46And never lets her fall again.
01:01:48Exactly.
01:01:50It's a story of trust and forgiveness.
01:01:56Yeah.
01:02:03I can see these characters so vividly sometimes, you know?
01:02:06It's like they're standing right in front of me.
01:02:12I finished the script tonight, though, before the party.
01:02:14Really? Congratulations.
01:02:17I knew you'd get it done and with time to spare.
01:02:21Would you read it, actually? I'd love to hear what you think.
01:02:25Yeah, absolutely.
01:02:30Well, it's all there, good or bad.
01:02:33If you have any suggestions or find any typos, please, I'm all ears.
01:02:38I can't wait to read it.
01:02:40Well, don't wait too long. I only have tomorrow to polish it.
01:02:42It's my priority.
01:02:44I promise.
01:02:49I don't want this night to end.
01:02:53I could come by the theater in the morning. I'll bring bagels.
01:02:58That would be perfect.
01:03:01Okay.
01:03:02Jamie.
01:03:05You said that watching little women at the plaza by yourself was the second best birthday you ever had.
01:03:12What was the best birthday you ever had?
01:03:18The night we got locked inside the theater and watched Bride of Frankenstein.
01:03:23That was the night you asked me to be your girlfriend.
01:03:30Maybe we should do that again sometime.
01:03:34Yeah, I'd like that.
01:03:37Okay.
01:03:39Good night, Nick.
01:03:41Good night, Jamie.
01:03:49Hey, guys.
01:03:51Night, Mom. Night, Dad.
01:03:57What's gotten into her?
01:04:00Cupid's arrow.
01:04:02Yes.
01:04:03Cupid's arrow.
01:04:05You think?
01:04:34Cupid's arrow.
01:04:36Cupid's arrow.
01:05:01Oh, my God.
01:05:03Okay.
01:05:04Wake up. There's no time to fall asleep.
01:05:10Caffeine.
01:05:21Okay.
01:05:32Okay.
01:05:54Nick.
01:05:55Dad.
01:05:56It's just a signature, son.
01:05:58Yeah, Dad. Not to me.
01:06:00What would you have us do?
01:06:02Buy a thread?
01:06:03Slowly slip into debt until we lose this place anyway?
01:06:06We have a chance to still get out on top.
01:06:09Make a small profit and move on.
01:06:11Today is the deadline.
01:06:13So just like that, it's over.
01:06:16Nothing be said about what this theater means to this town.
01:06:19To me.
01:06:21To Mom.
01:06:22How dare you bring your mother into this?
01:06:24How can you not bring Mom into this decision?
01:06:27This theater came from her side of the family.
01:06:30Her grandfather built this place.
01:06:33Why are you so determined to erase this legacy?
01:06:37Because this is a business.
01:06:39And business sometimes requires tough decisions.
01:06:45You know, I'm fine. Give it to me.
01:06:52This is all you care about?
01:06:59I hope you're happy.
01:07:00Oh, no!
01:07:01No, no, no, no, no.
01:07:02I'm sorry.
01:07:03Dad, get out, okay? Please.
01:07:04Nick?
01:07:05What am I doing?
01:07:06What the? That's Jamie's laptop?
01:07:07Her script. Everything's lost.
01:07:09She must have a backup of the cloud or something.
01:07:11No, she's old school.
01:07:12Okay.
01:07:13Okay, please tell me you can do something.
01:07:14If anybody can do anything, it's you.
01:07:15Yes.
01:07:16Can you recover the data?
01:07:17I gotta take a look at the hard drive.
01:07:19I'm soaking, Nick.
01:07:20It's dry. It's hopefully okay.
01:07:31Bagel delivery!
01:07:36Wait, is this a joke?
01:07:39Because it's not funny.
01:07:42It's fried. Nothing can be done.
01:07:46It was an accident.
01:07:48I am so sorry.
01:07:52Oh, my...
01:07:54Oh, my gosh!
01:07:57Jamie! Jamie, hold on! Jamie, wait!
01:07:59No!
01:08:00Jamie, just hear me out!
01:08:01No, I asked you to do one small thing for me, okay?
01:08:04One simple favor.
01:08:06Just to read my script before I had to turn it in tomorrow morning.
01:08:09And you ruined me.
01:08:10It was a mistake. It was an accident, okay?
01:08:12I was fighting with my dad, and I...
01:08:13Oh, well, it was an accident.
01:08:15So, I'm sorry.
01:08:16I'm sorry.
01:08:17I'm sorry.
01:08:18I'm sorry.
01:08:19Well, it was an accident.
01:08:21So, I'm sure that the studio will totally understand
01:08:23when I tell them the dog ate my homework.
01:08:25Jamie, hold on!
01:08:26You can't just walk off without letting me explain.
01:08:30Wait, what did you just say?
01:08:33Now you want to explain?
01:08:35Where is my explanation, Nick?
01:08:37When you just suddenly broke things off,
01:08:38and I had to move to L.A. all on my own.
01:08:43I...
01:08:44What?
01:08:46My mom.
01:08:52She was sick.
01:08:55I couldn't bring myself to leave Hastings.
01:09:06Oh, my God.
01:09:09Why wouldn't you tell me something that important?
01:09:16I don't understand. I would have stayed.
01:09:17I would have helped you.
01:09:18Exactly!
01:09:21I would have held you back from everything you wanted to do.
01:09:23Your dreams.
01:09:27It wouldn't have been right.
01:09:31I did you a favor.
01:09:32Favor?
01:09:35Nick.
01:09:37You hurt me.
01:09:40You made it harder, not easier.
01:09:43You are the reason that I didn't want to come back to Hastings.
01:09:47That I lost all trust in men.
01:09:50And I finally came back, and things were going really well, or...
01:09:55at least I thought they were.
01:09:58And once again,
01:10:01you let me down.
01:10:07You've broken my heart for the last time, Nick.
01:10:09Nick.
01:10:11Jamie, wait. Jamie!
01:10:39What?
01:10:55Hey, Aaron, I can't wait to talk right now.
01:10:58Fine, I'll make it quick.
01:11:00Just tell me how thrilled I'm going to be once I read that box office hit of a script.
01:11:03Well, I actually wanted to ask if I could get a little more time.
01:11:08Because, see, my laptop...
01:11:10Jamie!
01:11:11Now is not the time for cold feet.
01:11:14I know what this is.
01:11:15I have seen many other first-timers come so close to getting everything they wanted,
01:11:19only to blow it.
01:11:21Now, is that going to be you?
01:11:23Was I wrong to go to bat for you?
01:11:24No. No, no, no, no, no.
01:11:25That's not what I'm saying. I just, um...
01:11:27Okay.
01:11:28You've got one chance to prove it.
01:11:31If I don't see that script in my inbox by 9 a.m. tomorrow morning, that's noon your time.
01:11:37We're done.
01:11:38Got it?
01:11:56Thank you for holding, Miss Leone.
01:11:57I've gone ahead and changed your flight to Los Angeles from Monday to this afternoon.
01:12:02You'll be getting a confirmation email shortly.
01:12:04Travel safe.
01:12:05Thanks. Bye.
01:12:27Is this a joke?
01:12:29Because it's not funny.
01:12:30He broke up with me on my birthday, right before we were supposed to move to L.A. together.
01:12:33You are the reason that I didn't want to come back to Hastings.
01:12:37You've broken my heart for the last time, okay?
01:12:40I have seen many other first-timers come so close to getting everything they wanted,
01:12:45only to blow it.
01:13:03I'm sorry.
01:13:04Okay.
01:13:29I know it's bad when you're eating my entire prize-winning gingerbread for lunch.
01:13:34I already devoured all of mine, so...
01:13:37Thanks for giving me a ride to the airport.
01:13:45What's this?
01:13:47It's from Nick.
01:13:49I can't do it anymore, Steph. I just...
01:13:51Just open it.
01:13:55Why?
01:13:56What's the point?
01:13:57I've got a flight to catch.
01:14:05Fine.
01:14:18I don't know what this is, but...
01:14:21It's not enough.
01:14:23You're not even going to see what's on it?
01:14:26It's probably something cute, and...
01:14:28a thinly-veiled attempt to apologize for something that's much bigger than
01:14:32I could ever fit on this small little drive.
01:14:34You don't know that.
01:14:36Aren't you the one who told me to live my life as if I were in a movie?
01:14:39Well, if this were one of your stories, and you were the main character,
01:14:42what would you want to happen next?
01:14:52Okay.
01:14:53Let's see.
01:14:58Voila.
01:15:02I love you.
01:15:20Hey, Mr. Sullivan.
01:15:21Hey.
01:15:22Hey.
01:15:23I didn't think I'd get a chance to see you again.
01:15:26I wanted to come by. I was hoping I might find Nick.
01:15:29In the auditorium. Can't miss him.
01:15:31Only tall and handsome guys silking in the corner.
01:15:33Thanks.
01:15:35You know, I wanted to tell you, too.
01:15:36I'm so sorry to hear about the theater.
01:15:38I can't believe this place is going to be gone the next time I'm here.
01:15:42Yeah, well, actually, there has been a change of plans.
01:15:46Oh. Really?
01:15:48What happened?
01:15:49Well, my son got me to think things through with a little more clarity.
01:15:53And lucky for us, Mr. Weathers and I go way back,
01:15:57so I was able to convince him to not demolish the theater,
01:16:00but rather build a plaza entertainment village around it
01:16:05with restaurants, shops, and condos.
01:16:08Oh, wow. That's amazing.
01:16:11And the best part is, no one got hurt.
01:16:14Matter of fact, you are looking at the new general manager of the village.
01:16:19Cora, congratulations!
01:16:21Thanks. It's quite a relief.
01:16:23Yeah, I bet.
01:16:25But if you're going to be general manager, then what's Nick going to do?
01:16:28I'm not sure.
01:16:30I think he needed to take some time away from all the memories.
01:16:35Tell you the truth, Jamie,
01:16:37I think he's taking the way he left things with you pretty hard.
01:16:43Yeah. Yeah, I thought that might be the case.
01:16:48Well, I guess that's my cue.
01:16:51Anyway, it was really good to see you again,
01:16:53and congratulations on the great news.
01:16:55Thank you.
01:16:56Thank you.
01:17:04Now...
01:17:06Taxes. You've got to watch out for the taxes.
01:17:19Hey.
01:17:21Jamie.
01:17:23Hey.
01:17:24Hey.
01:17:25I suppose you heard the news about the theatre.
01:17:27I did. You saved it.
01:17:30And it sounds like it's going to be better than ever.
01:17:32Your mom would be really proud.
01:17:34I'm just glad this place can be here to inspire others the way it inspired you.
01:17:40It really is magic, isn't it?
01:17:43Yeah. It is.
01:17:46And it will continue to be.
01:17:50What are you doing here? Stephanie said you were flying home today.
01:17:53Well, I had one foot out the door when Bertie came and brought me this.
01:18:02How did you manage to retype my entire screenplay?
01:18:07Well, it wasn't that hard, actually.
01:18:10Well, hard in the sense that I worked around the clock without any sleep,
01:18:14but easy in the sense that it all just came to me.
01:18:19That's how compelling and memorable your writing actually is.
01:18:26I still can't quite believe it.
01:18:29Let's just say the deep recesses of my brain knew I had to come through for you.
01:18:33But I think there's even more to it.
01:18:38What I'm trying to say is that I am so unbelievably in love with you, Jamie.
01:18:46I remember every second that we spend together.
01:18:49Every smile. Every laugh.
01:18:55I hang on your every thought just waiting for the next.
01:19:00Your words are like oxygen to me.
01:19:04How could I ever forget the words to something that is so important to you?
01:19:09I really hope you don't expect me to recite that mouthful from memory.
01:19:26Seriously, though, I don't want this to end.
01:19:33I don't want this to end.
01:19:37I am so, so sorry that I ruined your faith in happy endings.
01:19:46Please give me another chance to prove to you that they can come true.
01:19:50Please.
01:19:59You remember when we used to write together?
01:20:01We used to have so much fun.
01:20:03We'd go on this emotional journey to experience love, laughter.
01:20:07Nick, this is serious.
01:20:10Julian thrills.
01:20:16The credits roll and the lights go up.
01:20:20Left still thinking and talking about the story you just witnessed.
01:20:24All I know is that I don't want to go another day without seeing your face.
01:20:29Because I still love you.
01:20:32I've never stopped.
01:20:35It's a story of trust and forgiveness.
01:20:42Nick.
01:20:48I want to be with you, too.
01:20:51I don't ever want to spend another day without you.
01:20:54Ever again.
01:20:58Ever again.
01:21:04There is just one small problem, though.
01:21:09What is it?
01:21:13It's your dialogue.
01:21:15Yeah, you always were the brains of the operation.
01:21:17Did I mess it up that bad?
01:21:21No, nothing a few hours of polishing can't fix.
01:21:25What about the deadline?
01:21:26It's noon in seven and a half minutes.
01:21:30I'll take care of that.
01:21:32Okay, great.
01:21:33I'll go grab my computer.
01:21:34Should I get us a couple of sodas?
01:21:37Yeah, that's going to be a no.
01:21:46I'll be right back.
01:21:47Okay.
01:21:49Nick!
01:21:55That's it?
01:21:56That's it.
01:21:58I still can't believe you did this.
01:22:00We did this.
01:22:03Okay, well then.
01:22:05Tell me apropos that we hit send together.
01:22:08Alright.
01:22:10I think this is the rebirth of a beautiful friendship.
01:22:14Humphrey Bogart, Casablanca.
01:22:17Well, with one minor revision.
01:22:23Alright.
01:22:24Now I need to call my producer.
01:22:26Good luck.
01:22:31Hi, Aaron? It's Jamie.
01:22:33Jamie who?
01:22:34I don't have any first-time writer-directors by that name on my development slate.
01:22:38Alright, you made your point.
01:22:40Now, park the snark for a minute and listen to me, okay?
01:22:43I just emailed you a copy of the script.
01:22:45I'm sorry, it's a few hours late.
01:22:47You were right, you always are.
01:22:49I should back everything up to the cloud and going forward, I will.
01:22:52So please, send my apologies to the studio for the late delivery.
01:22:55Now, rest assured, I will be there tomorrow morning on time for our meeting, okay?
01:22:59Because I booked a red-eye flight and I will see you in the AM.
01:23:02Well, it better be good, kid.
01:23:04It is.
01:23:05Oh, and one more thing.
01:23:07Don't call me kid.
01:23:09What?
01:23:11Well, alrighty then.
01:23:16Aaron taught me the fine art of using a hang-up as an exclamation point.
01:23:23Duly noted.
01:23:38Wait, Cole.
01:23:40Don't you think we're rushing things just a tad?
01:23:42If we take things any slower, Olivia, we'll be going backwards.
01:23:47Cut!
01:23:49Perfect, we got it.
01:23:51Alright, everyone, that's a wrap on Jamie Leone's Reserve ESC.
01:23:56Well, you did it, kid.
01:23:58Sorry, Jamie.
01:24:00The perfect happy ending.
01:24:02I always knew you had it in you.
01:24:04Now, let me see if I can turn this into a three-picture deal.
01:24:07So, when do I get to see it?
01:24:10How about when you're in my date to the premiere?
01:24:12At the Plaza.
01:24:14Wait, are you serious?
01:24:16The studio is going to let me have the premiere back in Hastings at the theater where it all began.
01:24:20Now, that's what I call a happy ending.
01:24:23You ain't seen nothing yet.