What a lovely day! Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, January 25 for an all-day, all MAD MAX movie marathon to benefit Aussie Bushfire Relief. In celebration of Australia Day (January 26), we are ready to throw our support to our friends and loved ones in “the land down under” the best way … Read more
On Wednesday, March 9, The Gentlemen Hecklers return to the Rio Theatre to riff on a truly American martial arts classic – AMERICAN NINJA. Michael Dudikoff stars in the iconic Cannon Films centrepiece that (somehow) spawned its own franchise (yes, really). Wednesday, March 9 Doors 6:30 | Movie 7:00pm Tickets $10 advance by clicking HERE/ $12 at … Read more
“Just what do you think you’re doing, Dave?” Venture deep into the depths of the universe with Stanley Kubrick‘s monumentally epic 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (beautifully remastered for its 50th Anniversary in 2018). Perhaps more than any other, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY inhabits a sort-of poetic, celluloid dreamscape that simultaneously captures and is inspired by … Read more
Join us at the Rio Theatre for a fun, family-friendly afternoon screening of BOY AND THE WORLD presented in association with Vancouver’sLatinRunners. Director Alê Abreu’s Oscar-nominated (Brazil; Best Animated Feature) and “wildly imagined” animated musical BOY AND THE WORLD is entirely hand-drawn by Abreu himself. Devoid of any dialogue, this jaw-dropping, kaleidoscopic fable relies on … Read more
“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
Join us at the Rio Theatre for a film series featuring some of the nominated films and performances being honoured by the Golden Globes, including STEVE JOBS, GRANDMA, TRAINWRECK, MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, SHAUN THE SHEEP, THE HATEFUL 8, and LOVE & MERCY. On January 10, we will be hosting a *free* Golden Globes 2016 … Read more
“The revolution is about all of us.” THE HUNGER GAMES: Mockingjay Part 2 is the final chapter in the triumphant, dystopian sci-film film series based on the work of author Suzanne Collins. Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence reprises her groundbreaking role as reluctant heroine Katniss Everdeen and returns to District 13 for the final time, alongside … Read more
“That was pure wild animal craziness.” Based on the beloved children’s book ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox‘ by Roald Dahl, director Wes Anderson‘s animated adaptation is a delightfully charming and completely entertaining tale of an urbane fox (“vulpus vulpus”) who returns to his former farm-raiding ways and helps his community of animal friends survive the local farmers’ … Read more
My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die. Join us at the Rio Theatre as we pay tribute to the late, great filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner by dimming the lights and firing up the projector for a screening of The Princess Bride. Based on Goldman‘s 1973 novel of the same name, Rob Reiner‘s … Read more
Join the Gentlemen Hecklers on Wednesday, December 9 as they return to the Rio Theatre to follow up their werewonderful skewering of BREAKING DAWN Part 1 by unleashing their inner-fangirils (again!) on the final installlment of the legendary Twilight franchise – BREAKING DAWN Part 2! (Because once was not enough.) Wednesday, December 9 Doors 8:30 … Read more
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