Paula's Notes: 
What makes the Grand Cinema in Tacoma so cool? so special? Well, it offers a viewer choices on their three screens of very cool, unique, brain stimulating and thought provoking independent and foreign films…films at which the main-stream, profit-making cinemas snub their noses. Instead of being hypnotized for a mere two-hours, watching top Hollywood stars in the same ol’ regurgitated love story, action/adventure movie, why not queue up at the Grand to watch a film that is guaranteed to inspire, motivate and fuel your brain for awhile?

And another coolness factor…the Grand Cinema is a non-profit art-house theater that’s supported by members, volunteers and, of course, their loyal patrons. Even the concession stand is staffed by volunteers dedicated to the Grand’s mission - “…to enhance the cultural vitality of the community through the art of film.” The Jacob Guide is sold!