THE APPRENTICE is a dive into the underbelly of the American empire. It charts a young Donald Trump’s ascent to power through a Faustian deal with the influential, infamous right-wing lawyer and political fixer Roy Cohn. With Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, Maria Bakalova, Martin Donovan. “A smart, tragic take on just how dark the American … Read more
The light, the lives, and the textures of contemporary, working-class Mumbai are explored and celebrated by writer/director Payal Kapadia, who won the Grand Prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival (the first Indian film to be selected for competition in 30 years!) for her revelatory fiction feature debut. Centering on two roommates who also work … Read more
The Rio Theatre’s Rio Grind Film Fest continues on Saturday, November 23 with a screening of the Canadian science-fiction thriller ALL THE LOST ONES, directed by Mackenzie Donaldson. The film is a post-apocalyptic thriller centred on the aftermath of a North American civil war brought on by the effects of rampant climate change. With Devon … Read more
Purna Bahadur Ko Sarangi is a 2024 Nepalese social drama film that tells the story of the Gandharva community, a marginalized group in Nepal known for their traditional music and storytelling. Directed and written by Saroj Poudel, with production by Binod Poudel and Patrick Subedi under Seven Seas Cinema and Baasuri Films, the film stars … Read more
“Oh, hi Mark!” Join us at the Rio Theatre for a very special Holiday screening of one of the best experiences you can have in a darkened theatre: Tommy Wiseau‘s epic, pop-culture masterpiece THE ROOM. “What makes this so special,” you ask? Well, this holly-fueled screening will be hosted by best-selling author, actor, and filmmaker … Read more
Set in 1936 Pittsburgh during the aftermath of the Great Depression, THE PIANO LESSON follows the lives of the Charles family as they clash over an heirloom piano, a priceless memento which documents the family history through carvings made by their enslaved ancestor. The battle between brother and sister — one hopes to sell it, … Read more
After living life on the edge in London, Rona (Saoirse Ronan) attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. She returns to the wild beauty of Scotland’s Orkney Islands — where she grew up — hoping to heal. Adapted from the bestselling memoir by Amy Liptrot. “As always, Saoirse Ronan gives an incredible and … Read more
MEGALOPOLIS is a Roman Epic set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, … Read more
Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, November 10 for the Ukrainian film DIAGNOSIS: DISSENT. Presented by Ukraine Harmony Foundation. Sunday, November 10 Doors 1:30 pm | Movie 2:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Tickets HERE Please note: This film screens in Ukrainian with English subtitles. Synopsis: 1970s. Andriy Dovzhenko … Read more
At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television – and culture – forever. Directed by Jason Reitman (JUNO, UP IN THE AIR), written by Gil Kenan and Reitman and told in real time, SATURDAY NIGHT is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes … Read more
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