The Stranger

Do I really need to recommend freakin' Casablanca to you? No, I do not. If you've seen it already, you should see it again. If you've never seen it, you must. But here's why you should see it at the Grand Illusion tonight: In addition to seeing the second-best Bogart film ever made (true fact: To Have and Have Not is better than Casablanca), you'll get preshow hors d'oeuvres and drinks, and the whole event is a fundraiser for Seattle's smallest, weirdest, and pluckiest nonprofit movie house. This summer, the Grand Illusion nearly shut down due to budget woes; this event is a great way to celebrate the tiniest gem in Seattle's cinematic crown. (Grand Illusion, 1403 NE 50th St, 523-3935, 5:30 and 8:30 pm, $25) by Paul Constant

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