In the late 1990s, eight-year-old Sasha and her family relocate to a new home on Vancouver Island, but their fresh start is interrupted by increasingly dangerous behavior from the eldest son, Jeremy. At wit’s end, their parents are presented with a shattering choice. Award-winning director Sophy Romvari’s feature debut is a lyrical and profound testament … Read more
BILLY RUNS BOSTON? is a film about a runner’s relationship with his sister and brother as he tries to qualify for Boston. Tony Marra, a Toronto-based actor and runner, has ventured into the world of filmmaking with his debut feature film, BILLY RUNS BOSTON?. This thought-provoking film delves into various issues facing the running community, … Read more
“The best place to be is here….” Join us at the Rio Theatre for a totally awesome, prime time screening of BILL AND TED’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE, a true 80s cult-classic starring Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, and the late, great, George Carlin. Bill (Winter) and Ted (Reeves) are high school buddies starting a band. However, they … Read more
“Be careful what you wish for…” Join us in raising a #WomensHistoryMonth glass to the late, great, and incredibly talented actress and filmmaker Penny Marshall, who passed away in 2018. In 1988, Marshall made history as the first female director of a film to surpass the $100 million mark with the beloved coming-of-age comedy BIG, … Read more
At the prestigious Mayflower Dog Show, a “documentary film crew” captures the excitement and tension displayed by the eccentric participants in the outrageously hilarious satire BEST IN SHOW. This biting send-up (shot in Vancouver!) from the genius comedic minds of Christopher Guest (THIS IS SPINAL TAP) and Eugene Levy (SCTV) exposes the wondrously diverse dog … Read more
From the celebrated Academy Award®-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda and Studio Chizu, creators of Mirai, Wolf Children, Summer Wars, and more, comes a fantastical, heartfelt story of growing up in the age of social media. Suzu is a shy, everyday high school student living in a rural village. For years, she has only been a shadow … Read more
It’s showtime. Can you believe Tim Burton’s classic BEETLEJUICE turns 30 this year? Neither can we! Newly remastered in 4K, this family-favourite is a Halloween staple for us, and it’s returning to our screen on Sunday, October 28. Starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, and Catharine O’Hara. “The film is a dazzling … Read more
“It’s showtime.” After Barbara (Geena Davis) and Adam Maitland (Alec Baldwin) die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck haunting their country residence, unable to leave the house. When the unbearable Deetzes (Catherine O’Hara, Jeffrey Jones) and teen daughter Lydia (Winona Ryder) buy the home, the Maitlands attempt to scare them away without success. … Read more
“It’s showtime.” Yes, it’s happening! We’re officially in Halloween mode and featuring old-skool classics this season, including Tim Burton‘s original BEETLEJUICE, which is getting prime-time treatment on our screen – on Halloween! After Barbara (Geena Davis) and Adam Maitland (Alec Baldwin) die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck haunting their country residence, unable to … Read more
A live-action adaptation of Disney’s version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.
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