“In 9 hours and 23 minutes… You’ll be mine.” We are tipping our hat to the late, great, David Bowie (on his birthday!)with a screening of the puppet-filled fantasy fable LABYRINTH. Kids pricing is in effect for this one, so we invite everyone to come out and “dance, dance, dance a magic dance” in his … Read more
Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of tombaroli, thieves of ancient grave goods and archaeological wonders, the Chimera means redemption from work and the dream of easy wealth. For Arthur, the Chimera looks like the woman he lost, Beniamina. To find her, Arthur … Read more
Join us at the Rio Theatre on Wednesday, October 11 for a screening of the iconic silent film L’INFERNO, accompanied by a live, original score performed by ensemble Montopolis. Loosely adapted from Dante’s classic journey through hell, “Inferno,” L’INFERNO was the first full-length Italian feature film ever made, and was the first feature length horror film … Read more
90 years ago in 1933, KING KONG was released. The film had a massive impact on popular culture, influencing a whole new generation, and with the recent films it’s clear, that the popularity of KING KONG will never die. He’s the most recognizable ape in movie history! Legendary special effects pioneer Willis O’Brian‘s groundbreaking techniques … Read more
90 years ago in 1933, KING KONG was released. The film had a massive impact on popular culture, influencing a whole new generation, and with the recent films it’s clear, that the popularity of KING KONG will never die. He’s the most recognizable ape in movie history! Legendary special effects pioneer Willis O’Brian‘s groundbreaking techniques … Read more
“You God damn chauvinist pig ape!” KING KONG is a 1976 American monster adventure film produced by Dino De Laurentiis and directed by John Guillermin. It is a modernized remake of the 1933 film about a giant ape that is captured and taken to New York City for exhibition. It stars Jeff Bridges, Charles Grodin, and Jessica Lange in her first film role, and features mechanical effects … Read more
Canadian indie genre filmmaking legend Jason Eisener (who brought us Canuxploitation favourites including HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN and TREEVENGE and served as an Executive Producer on TURBO KID) returns to the big screen with his latest work, the sci-fi infused KIDS VS ALIENS. Taking a note of inspiration from the found footage “Slumber Party Alien … Read more
Kids Culture Film Series launches their fifth season with a return of the box office hit—KOOKY! This is the film that started it all! SUNDAY SEPT 11th 12:45pmClassification: PG (Coarse language) Recommended Ages 6 and up Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj-HepzSWGc Tickets: Adults $9, kids $6 http://kidsculturekooky.bpt.me brownpapertickets.com $10/$7 at the door Doors open at 12:15 “It’s amazing what Jan Sverák (Kolya) … Read more
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 a new breed of dinosaur. … Read more
Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond.
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