Join us at the Rio Theatre on Tuesday, April 17 as we mark Reel Canada‘s National Canadian Film Day with a FREE screening of director Cody Lightning‘s new comedy HEY, VIKTOR! Lightning – who appeared as young Victor Joseph in Chris Eyre‘s groundbreaking 1998 feature SMOKE SIGNALS, a film that completely revolutionized Indigenous representation onscreen … Read more
From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos (THE LOBSTER, THE FAVOURITE) and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone – who won her second Best Actress Oscar with thanks to her bravura performance), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. Under Baxter’s … Read more
“Beat it, creep!” This one’s for all the movie-loving “squares,” “drapes,” juvenile delinquents and orphans out there! The Rio Theatre is pleased to welcome iconic filmmaker John Waters to the stage for a live director commentary to his musical ode to the teen rebel genre, CRY-BABY. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to catch once of his … Read more
The Rio Theatre’s Friday Late Night Movie series continues on April 19 with Gregg Araki‘s 2007 comedy SMILEY FACE, featuring Anna Faris in a criminally underappreciated turn as as struggling but perpetually stoned actress who is having…. “a day.” Jane (Faris) She has several important tasks on her list, including buying more marijuana. Even though … Read more
THE FAMILY STAR, starring the charismatic Vijay Devarakonda and the talented Mrunal Thakur in the lead roles, the movie is poised to weave a compelling love story that will undoubtedly resonate with viewers. It is a much-anticipated project under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations, with the combined production prowess of Dil Raju, Vasu Varma, and Shirish. Under … Read more
TILLU SQUARE is the sequel to the 2022 hit Telugu-language movie DJ TILLU. Starring Siddhu Jonnalagadda and Anupama Parameswaran in prominent roles. It is directed by Mallik Ram, forming part of the crew. Thursday, March 28 Premiere! Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Adult Ticket … Read more
AMERICAN FICTION is Cord Jefferson‘s hilarious directorial debut, which confronts our culture’s obsession with reducing people to outrageous stereotypes. Jeffrey Wright stars as Monk, a frustrated novelist who’s fed up with the establishment profiting from “Black” entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, Monk uses a pen name to write … Read more
Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, director Paul King‘s (PADDINGTON, PADDINTON 2) WONKA tells the musically wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy … Read more
Living a solitary existence in Manhattan, DOG is tired of being alone, and mail orders a friend he can assemble himself: ROBOT. Their friendship blooms while exploring all that 1980s New York City has to offer. Capturing the fantastical possibilities of animated storytelling, director Pablo Berger (BLANCANIEVES) balances the loveable duo’s quirky antics, such as … Read more
Exciting News: Introducing the film ROCKY ROAD TO BERLIN based on the novel by Kuzma Skryabin. Experience the wild ’90s, the free spirit of Berlin, and legendary music! The story centers on the adventures of a Ukrainian novice musician Kuzma and his friend Bard, who set out on their trip to Berlin in a rusty … Read more
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