Movies
Film Rating: NR
Rats!
It’s 2007 in Pfresno, Texas. Raphael is in county jail following an arrest for graffiti. He’s a good kid. It’s just graffiti. So you can’t blame Raphael for the events that unfold after his arrest. He’s not responsible for the sting operation, the suicide,
There Is Another Way (With Director Q&A)
In the midst of darkness, we discover who we truly are. THERE IS ANOTHER WAY tells the story of a group of visionaries who refuse to surrender to violence and injustice, and in doing so show that another path is possible – for them, for us, and for all humanity.
Vampyros Lesbos
From the filmmaker whom the Vatican once called, “the most dangerous director in the world.” Jess Franco’s 1971 retelling of the “Dracula’s Guest” story, VAMPYROS LESBOS, has gained a following over the decades via its erotic flights of surreal imagery, a memorable psychedelic soundtrack, and iconic performance by his muse,
The Way, My Way (With Filmmaker Q&A)
Based on Bill Bennett´s best selling Camino memoir of the same title, THE WAY, MY WAY is a movie about a man walking the 800km Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain, searching for meaning – not realizing it was right in front of him, one step at a time.
My Friend the Terrorist
MY FRIEND THE TERRORIST is a moving portrait of two exiled Filipino revolutionaries, the late Jose Maria (“Joma”) Sison and his wife Julie De Lima; both key leaders in the ongoing Philippine revolution. The film explores the life and love of the unassuming pair as they serve the National
Buster Keaton’s ‘Sherlock Jr.’ with R.E.M.’s Monster & New Adventures in Hi-Fi: A Silents Synced Film
Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music. Following wildly popular screenings of Silents Synced’s NOSFERATU (featuring the music of Radiohead‘s albums “KID A” and “Amnesiac“), the Rio Theatre is excited to bring the second film in the series, Buster Keaton’s SHERLOCK JR. with R.E.M.’s Monster and New
From Ground Zero: Stories From Gaza
22 Palestinian filmmakers living through war capture their lives in Gaza following the attacks on October 7, 2023, revealing stories beyond the headlines. Through a blend of animation, documentary, and fiction, they create a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. This film serves as a remarkable reflection
New Wave (Director in Attendance for Q&A!)
Documantarian Elizabeth Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s: New Wave. What begins as an exploration of the rebellion and freedom within this subculture evolves into a profound narrative of identity, loss, and healing. In
Vermiglio
The lush and breathtaking beauty of the Alps, filmed with painterly grace under natural light from frigid winter to redemptive spring, provides the physical and emotional backdrop for VERMIGLIO, Maura Delpero’s visionary film, which won the Silver Lion at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. This singular portrait of a sprawling
Kaljiga
In a small coastal town, where the lives of the residents revolve around the sea, the livelihood of a poor man’s family is entirely dependent on fishing. However, their peaceful existence is shattered when a dark shadow of evil, driven by greed and malice, threatens the life of his family.