Japanese animator Takahide Hori spent four years working on his 30 minute short film JUNK HEAD – and another four expanding it into its current feature-length iteration, an astounding stop-motion, post-apocalyptic sci-fi marvel that is an remarkable testament to its genuinely visionary creator. Following its World Premiere at Montreal’s Fantasia Film Fest (The Satoshi Kon… Continue Reading
I bet you have never seen a donkey fly! Sometime since the release of this lovable animated satire in 2001 and now, SHREK has morphed into something of a cult-classic, a generational touchstone that make is perfect for a Friday Late Night Movie screening (with friends!) at the Rio Theatre on November 24. Minors welcome… Continue Reading
Come see folks who wrote jokes for Netflix’s latest season of Mystery Science Theater 3000 provide live, hilarious commentary for one of this decade’s most memorable (iff not ill-advised)sci-fi fantasy re-boots, FANTASTIC FOUR – an adventure centering on four remarkably attractive young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical… Continue Reading
Join us for a special screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial at the Rio Theatre! All funds raised through ticket sales will go to the YMCA’s Annual Campaign, supporting children and families in need in our local community. Wednesday, December 6 Doors: 6pm | Movie: 6.30pm *Please arrive on time to get a great seat!… Continue Reading
Before she was Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, Diana meets an American pilot (Chris Pine) who tells her about the massive conflict that’s raging in the outside world. Convinced that she can stop the threat, Diana leaves… Continue Reading
A story of lost love, young love, a legendary sword and one last opportunity at redemption. Continue Reading
The Rio Theatre‘s series of classic films continues on Sunday, August 27 at 6:00 pm with another monumental masterpiece from iconic director Akira Kurosawa, THE HIDDEN FORTRESS. (If you’re a fan of George Lucas‘ STAR WARS series – and really, who isn’t? – you will definitely want to check this one out! It’s one of… Continue Reading
Come see folks who wrote jokes for Mystery Science Theater 3000 provide live commentary for the 1997 classic ANACONDA. Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Eric Stoltz, Jonathan Hyde and Owen Wilson star as a documentary film crew who have been taken hostage by a snake hunter (Jon Voight!) who is going after the legendary giant anaconda,… Continue Reading
Come celebrate five glorious years of The Gentlemen Hecklers (aka your friendly local comedy trio who recently contributed some killer jokes for the latest season of Mystery Science Theater 3000) at the Rio Theatre with a very special anniversary screening of KRULL, a perfectly cheesy slice of 80’s sci-fi fantasy. Also: Liam Neeson! “On the… Continue Reading
Spice up your motherfudging life! This screening is the movie only with no live drag show! Get your platform shoes, British accents, and Union Jack dresses ready because SPICE WORLD, starring everybody’s favorite 90’s girl group (everyone else was such a wannabe, right?), is getting the big screen treatment at the Rio Theatre. The film… Continue Reading
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