Movies

Genre: Action

John Wick

In a role that seems tailor-made just for him, Keanu Reeves dazzles in JOHN WICK, a stylishly supercharged, neo-noir action thriller that grew into its surprise cult-status thanks, in large part, to Reeves’ phenomenal performance as a hitman who comes out of retirement to exact some serious vengeance in a

Ultraman Double Feature

The spandex-clad Japanese superhero Ultraman recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with the release of two brand new films: ULTRAMAN X: THE MOVIE (featuring a battle in which Ultramen try to stop monsters from destroying a city) and ULTRAMAN GINGA S THE MOVIE: SHOWDOWN! (which also… includes a

Westworld

Welcome to Westworld, where nothing can go wrong…go wrong…go wrong…. In the wake of the enormous success of the TV series ‘Westworld,’ we have been absolutely inundated with requests to screen the original sci-fi classic upon which it is based – and we’re doing just that on Wednesday, January 4!

Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!

Russ Meyer‘s “turbo-charged” exploitative skin-flick and “ode to the violence in women” FASTER, PUSSYCAT! KILL! KILL! is one of the all-time classic late night movie titles – a deliciously subversive mix of sex, action, and cheese – which makes it purrrrfect for a Friday Late Night Movie viewing at the

Mad Max: Fury Road

“What a lovely day!” Australian director George Miller managed to reboot his own iconic MAD MAX franchise with the triumphant 2015 release of the universally acclaimed FURY ROAD, a commercial and critical hit that went on to win numerous accolades, including six Oscars. Tom Hardy stars as the

Oldboy (20th Anniversary 4K Restoration)

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Park Chan-Wook’s cinematic masterpiece, OLDBOY will be released in theaters, restored and remastered in stunning 4K. A violent, offbeat, and somewhat Shakesperean tale of punishment and vengeance, OLDBOY (“Oldeuboi”) screened in competition at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival, winning the highly coveted Grand prix award.

The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: Die Hard 2 (Die Harder)

“They say lightning never strikes twice… They were wrong.” On Tuesday, December 18 The Gentlemen Hecklers return to the Rio Theatre with director Renny Harlin‘s seasonally appropriate action thriller DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER. Bruce Willis stars in the sequel to DIE HARD as street smart cop John

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie

Each has a power. Each has a purpose. And together, they will face their fiercest enemy. “Centuries ago, a legendary inter-dimensional being known as Zordon came to the city of Angel Grove to establish a command center for his never-ending struggle against evil. With the aid of his trusted assistant,

The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: Independence Day

“Nuke ’em. Let’s nuke the bastards. “ On Wednesday, November 9, The Gentlemen Hecklers return to the Rio Theatre with the ultimate post-US election night sci-fi-action thriller: INDEPENDENCE DAY. Yes, the Gentlemen are going all out (Big Willie Style!) with one of the 90s’ biggest and baddest (in

Headshot

Newly minted action icon Iko Uwais (THE RAID 1 & 2) stars in this fast and furious action thriller as an amnesiac whose mysterious past as a killing machine rears its head when he takes on the minions of a powerful drug kingpin. Fans of fast-paced, intense martial arts action

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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