Movies
Genre: Comedy
The Breakfast Club
“And these children that you spit on as they try to change their worlds; are immune to your consultations, they are quite aware of what they are going through…” It’s time to raid Barry Manilow’s wardrobe y’all, because John Hughes’ iconic 80s coming-of-age masterpiece THE BREAKFAST CLUB
Critters 2: The Main Course (With Director Mick Garris in Attendance for Q&A!)
“CRITTERS 1 Got your blood pumping… This time, they want more than a taste!” Join us at the Rio Theatre for a special screening of the totally 80s (not to mention totally fun!) horror comedy cult-classic CRITTERS 2: THE MAIN COURSE. As an extra special treat, the film’s director Mick
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
“CAUTION: The Surgeon General warns that viewing this band is equal to 29 orgasms.” In this musical comedy-adventure starring self-proclaimed “greatest band in the world” Tenacious D, a pair of aspiring rock superstars attempt to convince the world of their true talents as they embark on a daring quest to
Clerks
“This job would be great if it wasn’t for the f***ing customers.” In 1994, a young writer-director (and Vancouver Film School dropout) named Kevin Smith made a huge splash on the cinematic landscape with his feature debut CLERKS; an oddball, brazen, occasionally filthy (snowball!) yet thoroughly independent effort that centered
Bull Durham
“There’s no crying in baseball!” Join us at the Rio Theatre on Wednesday, August 16 for a baseball doubleheader featuring two summertime classics, A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN and BULL DURHAM. See one, or see ’em both! Susan Sarandon sizzles as an especially enthusiastic (she has an affair
A League of Their Own
“There’s no crying in baseball!” Join us at the Rio Theatre on Wednesday, August 16 for a baseball doubleheader featuring two summertime classics, A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN and BULL DURHAM. See one, or see ’em both! Director Penny Marshall‘s landmark comedy-drama A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN follows
School of Rock
“God of Rock, thank you for this chance to kick ass. We are your humble servants. Please give us the power to blow people’s minds with our high voltage rock. In your name we pray, Amen.” In director Richard Linklater‘s hilarious SCHOOL OF ROCK, a pitch-perfect Jack Black takes centre
The Graduate
“Are you here for an affair?” Newly remastered in 4K, Oscar-winning director Mike Nichols‘ landmark hit THE GRADUATE is a cultural phenomenon that captured the youthful essence of the late 60s in everything from its standout performances (including Dustin Hoffman’s remarkable breakthrough) and its brilliant soundtrack (from Simon & Garfunkel)
Spice World
Spice up your motherfudging life! This screening is the movie only with no live drag show! Get your platform shoes, British accents, and Union Jack dresses ready because SPICE WORLD, starring everybody’s favorite 90’s girl group (everyone else was such a wannabe, right?), is getting the
Overboard
Since summer is the absolute perfect time to make time for a movie-filled double bill date night kinda night, we thought it made perfect sense to pair two classic titles featuring films from one of favourite real-life romantic couples – Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn! As part of our Kurt