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Film Rating: PG-13

Troll 2: in Hecklevision!

Oh my Gaaaaaaaaaaawd….! What can be said about the 1980s masterpiece TROLL 2 that hasn’t already been said? Well… a lot. Which is exactly why we’re presenting it to you, dear viewer, with the advent of the miracle of MuVChat technology! Text the zingy one-liners, heckles and commentary (that you’ve

David Lynch’s Dune

“He who controls the Spice, controls the universe!” The Rio Theatre’s Friday Late Night Movie series continues on April 26 with David Lynch‘s notoriously polarizing 1984 oddity, DUNE. Based on Frank Herbert‘s epic novel, the story was famously deemed “unadaptable” for years before Lynch’s infamous foray.

Jodorowsky’s Dune

The Rio Theatre is pleased to present one of the most fascinating movies about movies of recent years, Frank Pavich’s acclaimed look at, perhaps, one of the greatest movies never made: JODOROWSKY’S DUNE. Featuring commentary from Alejandro Jodorowsky, Swiss surrealist H.R. Giger (ALIEN), Michel Seydoux, Nicholas Winding Refn, Richard Stanley

Jurassic World

One of the biggest blockbusters of Summer 2015 is ready to rip in to the Rio’s big screen. 22 years after the original Jurassic Park failed, the new park (also known as Jurassic World) is open for business. After years of studying genetics the scientists on the park genetically engineer

Unity

Eight years in the making, the new documentary, UNITY, takes an in-depth look at what it truly means to be human. Writer/Director Shaun Monson (EARTHLINGS), collaborates with an astounding cast of 100 celebrity narrators to present a message of love, tragedy and hope, all set against the backdrop of some

The Gentlemen Hecklers Present Batman & Robin (1997)

Join The Gentlemen Hecklers on Wednesday, September 12 as they celebrate an incredible six (!) years of movie riffing at the Rio Theatre by cracking wise with a screening of Joel Schumacher‘s BATMAN & ROBIN. (Yes… The one with George Clooney. And Uma Thurman. And Ah-nuld!) The Gentlemen Hecklers provide

Beavis and Butt-Head Do America

“We’re never gonna score!” Join us at the Rio Theatre for a Friday night double feature that pairs… two pairs of not-so-smart guys (in blockbuster 90’s-era comedies!) who find themselves on road trips across America. Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels star in Peter and Bobby Farrelly’s DUMB & DUMBER followed

Dumb and Dumber

“We’re never gonna score!” Join us at the Rio Theatre for a Friday night double feature that pairs… two pairs of not-so-smart guys (in blockbuster 90’s-era comedies!) who find themselves on road trips across America. Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels star in Peter and Bobby Farrelly’s DUMB & DUMBER followed

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Matthew Broderick stars in one of John Hughes‘ hands-down best, FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF. A cinematic touchstone for 80s kids (and pretty much every kid who’s come after), the

Mad Max 3: Beyond Thunderdome

“We don’t need another hero…” Join us at the Rio Theatre on Friday, June 9 as we pay tribute to a true icon, the incomparable Tina Turner, with a screening of MAD MAX 3: BEYOND THUNDERDOME. In George Miller‘s third installment of the franchise, Turner not only steals

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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