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Film Rating: 14 A

The Banshees of Inisherin

British-Irish writer-director Martin McDonagh struck gold in 2022 with the black tragicomedy THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, which saw him re-uniting with the charismatic IN BRUGES duo Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as two old friends whose relationship takes an unexpected turn. The film was either nominated for or won numerous

The Babadook (10th Anniversary Screening)

The Rio Theatre‘s series of Halloween classics continues with a 10th Anniversary screening of Jennifer Kent’s critically acclaimed (not to mention terrifying) take on every parent’s worst nightmare, THE BABADOOK. Released in 2014, the Australian indie horror film struck an immediate nerve among genre lovers, and in the decade since

Stranger Things 5: The Finale (Park Theatre)

Experience the final battle… At the Park Theatre! The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission,

Soundtrack to a Coup d’État

United Nations, 1960: the Global South ignites a political earthquake, jazz musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach crash the Security Council, Nikita Khrushchev bangs his shoe, and the U.S. State Department swings into action, sending jazz ambassador Louis Armstrong to Congo to deflect attention from the CIA-backed coup. Director Johan

Shelby Oaks

A woman’s obsessive search for her missing sister leads her into a terrifying mystery at the hands of an unknown evil. With Camille Sullivan, Brendan Sexton III, and Michael Beach. “It’s lean as a hellhound.” (Austin Chronicle) “Pacy, clever, and most importantly, creepy as all hell; Shelby Oaks both is

Shakes the Clown

Writer-director-actor Bobcat Goldthwait does triple duty in the cult-classic black comedy SHAKES THE CLOWN. Set against the backdrop of the all-clown town of Palukaville, this colorful tale featuring a recognizable A-list cast (including Julie Brown, Florence Henderson, Adam Sandler, Kathy Griffin, and a cameo from Robin Williams) provides a colorful

Saripodhaa Sanivaaram

The Telugu-language vigilante action thriller SARIPODAH SANIVAARAM follows the story of a unique man who acts upon his anger only one day of the week – Saturdays. The film stars Nani, alongside S. J. Suryah, Priyanka Mohan, Abhirami, Aditi Balan, P. Sai Kumar and Subhalekha Sudhakar. Saturday, August

Rumble in the Bronx

The Rio Theatre‘s Friday Late Night Movie series continues on April 14 with the Vancouver-lensed action smash that properly introduced the iconic actor and martial artist Jackie Chan to Western audiences, RUMBLE IN THE BRONX. Hong Kong policeman Keung (Chan) arrives in New York (but really, it’s Vancouver…

Renfield

In this modern monster tale of Dracula’s loyal servant, Nicholas Hoult (MAD MAX: FURY ROAD) stars as Renfield, the tortured aide to history’s most narcissistic boss, Dracula (Nicolas Cage). Renfield is forced to procure his master’s prey and do his every bidding, no matter how debased. But now, after centuries

Priscilla (Final Screening)

When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend. Through Priscilla’s eyes, Oscar-winning filmmaker Sofia Coppola (LOST IN TRANSLATION, MARIE ANTOINETTE) tells

About The Rio

Voted the #1 Independent Theatre in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre is a multimedia venue featuring arthouse, mainstream and cult-classic cinemas as well as live entertainment. Built in 1938, the Rio has been fully restored with a state of the art digital projector, surround sound, a huge stage and 420 luxurious seats.

1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604.879.3456

Info Line: 604.878.3456

Email: info@riotheatre.ca

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