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Film Rating: PG-13

The Batman

Batman ventures into Gotham City’s underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator’s plans become clear, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit and bring justice to the abuse of

The Addams Family

Barry Sonnenfeld‘s film adaptation of THE ADDAMS FAMILY re-introduced the creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky, and altogether ooky TV family to a new generation in the 1990s, thanks in large part to some eerily perfect casting and fantastic onscreen chemistry (Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia as Morticia and Gomez…? Amazing!). In this

The Abyss: Special Edition (4K Restoration)

James Cameron fans can rejoice at finally being able to experience the blockbuster auteur’s thrilling 1989 underwater sci-fi adventure THE ABYSS for the first time in stunning, remastered 4K. In this nuclear sub mysteriously sinks and a private oil rig crew, led by foreman Bud Brigman (Ed Harris), is recruited

TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR

FINALLY! The cultural phenomenon that is THE ERAS TOUR continues at the Rio Theatre on December 2, 3, and 7, with the must-see concert film featuring pop icon Taylor Swift performing her hit songs in a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience. “TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR delivers exactly what it

Summer of Soul (…or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) #MusicMonday

Currently nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Documentary Feature category, SUMMER OF SOUL (…OR, WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT BE TELEVISED) marks Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson‘s (The Roots) debut outing as a director. This powerful and immersive documentary capably straddles the feel and beats of a concert film, while

Studio Ghibli Sunday: Princess Mononoke

Join us for additional screenings of MY NEIGHBORS THE YAMADAS, SPIRITED AWAY, and PRINCESS MONONOKE on Sunday, June 14. These films will be screened in the original Japanese with English subtitles. MY NEIGHBORS THE YAMADAS Doors 3:30 / Movie 4:00 SPIRITED AWAY Doors 5:45 / Movie 6:15

Studio Ghibli Night: Princess Mononoke

Since our Wednesday, May 6 double bill featuring Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO (1988) and Isao Takahata’s hauntingly beautiful GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES (1988) almost *sold out,* we decided to add more screenings of these two titles on Sunday, May 10. Even better: We’re bringing PRINCESS MONONOKE back, too.

Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, January 3 for screenings of George Lucas‘ epic saga STAR WARS: Episodes I, II, and III. In this final installment of George Lucas’ “prequel” trilogy, it has been three years since the Clone Wars began. Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor)

Split

James McAvoy stars in master storyteller M. Night Shyamalan‘s latest, SPLIT, an edge-of-your seat nailbiter that follows the intense (and to-be-expected – always twisting) story of three girls who are kidnapped by a man diagnosed with 23 unique, distinct personalities. Can they escape before the emergence of an

Singles

“I just happened to be nowhere near your neighborhood.” In the wake of Chris Cornell‘s untimely passing, everyone here at the Rio Theatre has been left reminiscing about the fabled, plaid flannel- coated soundtrack to the “Dream of the 90s,” and talking about what we (now) consider to be one

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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