In this clip from "The Court of Public Opinion LIVE," on April 5, 2024, Jeremy Cordeaux interviews Mike Smith, a cinema owner and aviation enthusiast. They discuss Mike's passion for cinema, his unique restoration project of an old art deco cinema, and his plans for using his airplane for a special project. Here’s a summary of the main topics covered:

• Introduction to Mike Smith: Brief introduction of Mike Smith, his cinema business, and his aviation interests.
• Passion for Cinema: Mike’s love for cinema from his university days running the film club to his career designing cinema equipment and working on art deco cinemas.
• Restoration Project: The restoration of a historic cinema in Yarraville, Melbourne, from a dilapidated state to a vibrant multi-screen complex.
• Challenges of Restoration: The seven-year journey to restore the cinema, maintaining the art deco aesthetics while making it commercially viable.
• Collaboration with Family: Mike’s collaboration with his interior designer wife in the restoration project.
• Nostalgia and Cinema Culture: Discussion about the unique smell and atmosphere of old cinemas and the shift to digital projection.
• Future Plans: Mike’s upcoming project involving his airplane, showcasing his passion for combining cinema with aviation.