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Genre: Adventure

The Gentlemen Hecklers Presents Star Trek: Generations (1994)

In 1994, the pre-internet-addled brains of devoted Trekkies everywhere collectively exploded when Gene Roddenberry‘s stellar creation transported its mythology into a unique, inter-generational space, boldly going where no franchise had gone before, when the original series’ fearless leader Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) shared screen time with Captain Jean-Luc

The Rio Grind Film Festival: Junk Head

Japanese animator Takahide Hori spent four years working on his 30 minute short film JUNK HEAD – and another four expanding it into its current feature-length iteration, an astounding stop-motion, post-apocalyptic sci-fi marvel that is an remarkable testament to its genuinely visionary creator. Following its World Premiere

Shrek

I bet you have never seen a donkey fly! Sometime since the release of this lovable animated satire in 2001 and now, SHREK has morphed into something of a cult-classic, a generational touchstone that make is perfect for a double bill screening with

The Gentlemen Hecklers Presents: Fantastic Four (2015)

Come see folks who wrote jokes for Netflix’s latest season of Mystery Science Theater 3000 provide live, hilarious commentary for one of this decade’s most memorable (iff not ill-advised)sci-fi fantasy re-boots, FANTASTIC FOUR – an adventure centering on four remarkably attractive young outsiders who teleport to an

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: A YMCA Annual Campaign Movie Fundraiser

Join us for a special screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial at the Rio Theatre! All funds raised through ticket sales will go to the YMCA’s Annual Campaign, supporting children and families in need in our local community.   Wednesday, December 6 Doors: 6pm | Movie: 6.30pm *Please arrive

Wonder Woman

Before she was Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, Diana meets an American pilot (Chris Pine) who tells her about the massive conflict that’s raging in the outside world. Convinced that she c

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny

A story of lost love, young love, a legendary sword and one last opportunity at redemption.

The Hidden Fortress

The Rio Theatre‘s series of classic films continues on Sunday, August 27 at 6:00 pm with another monumental masterpiece from iconic director Akira Kurosawa, THE HIDDEN FORTRESS. (If you’re a fan of George Lucas‘ STAR WARS series – and really, who isn’t? – you will definitely want to check this

The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: Anaconda

Come see folks who wrote jokes for Mystery Science Theater 3000 provide live commentary for the 1997 classic ANACONDA. Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Eric Stoltz, Jonathan Hyde and Owen Wilson star as a  documentary film crew who have been taken hostage by a snake hunter (Jon Voight!) who

The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: Krull (1983)

Come celebrate five glorious years of The Gentlemen Hecklers (aka your friendly local comedy trio who recently contributed some killer jokes for the latest season of Mystery Science Theater 3000) at the Rio Theatre with a very special anniversary screening of KRULL, a perfectly cheesy slice of 80’s sci-fi fantasy.

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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