Movies
Genre: Drama
Koyaanisqatsi
“Koyaanisqatsi” is a Hopi word meaning “Life Out of Balance,” which is both the subtitle and the theme of this intriguing and renowned documentary. Godfrey Reggio has woven a hypnotic tapestry of time-lapse photography and Philip Glass’ trademark minimalist soundtrack, which drones the title every chance it gets. The viewer
Kokuho
Lee Sang-il’s surprise hit of 2025, KOKUHO (which translates as, “national treasure”), a nearly three-hour epic period drama about the cloistered world of traditional kabuki theater, has defied expectations and become Japan’s top-grossing domestic live-action film of all time. It was selected as Japan’s 2026 Oscar submission for Best International
Know Your Place
KNOW YOUR PLACE is a slice-of-life drama set in present-day Seattle. Robel Haile, an Eritrean-American boy of 15, embarks on an errand to deliver a huge and heavy suitcase across town destined for a sick family member in his parents’ homeland. He enlists the help of his best friend Fahmi Tadesse, when
Kneecap
What better way to mark St. Patrick’s Day at the Rio Theatre than with an Irish movie night? We’re teaming up with our friends at CelticFest Vancouver to present an evening of live, traditional Celtic music and a double bill featuring both the breakout 2024 hit musical
King Richard
In what may be the standout performance of a prolific and undeniably dynamic career, Will Smith‘s portrayal of Venus and Serena Williams‘ father Richard Williams in KING RICHARD may yet earn him an Oscar. He has dominated his field this year, taking home the top prize from the Golden Globes,
King Baby: OFF-VIFF 2025
Utopia Films, Stupid Co and the Rio Theatre presents the second annual OFF-VIFF – a platform for the underground. Featuring the North American Premiere of JAMES, the royal return of KING BABY, the Vancouver Premiere of STRANGE JOURNEY: THE STORY OF ROCKY HORROR, and a screening of the soon-to-be Canadian cult-classic, THE
Kinds of Kindness
Hot off the heels of last year’s triumphant POOR THINGS, Oscar-winning filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos offers up another take on skewed surrealism, as only he knows how. This latest effort finds him re-teaming with Emma Stone (who appeared in both THE FAVOURITE and POOR THINGS, for which she took home her
Killers of the Flower Moon
Killers of the Flower Moon is currently nominated for TEN Academy Awards! Based on David Grann‘s broadly lauded best-selling book, Martin Scorsese’s KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON is set in 1920s Oklahoma and depicts the serial murder of members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation, a string of brutal crimes that
Kids Culture Film Series presents: Wadjda
KIDS CULTURE FILM SERIES proudly presents WADJDA The FIRST Feature Film to be shot in Saudi Arabia and by a female director. SUNDAY MARCH 29TH 2:00PM Doors open at 1:15 Rated G Ages 8+ IN ARABIC w/ English Subtitles Tickets: riotheatretickets.ca : Adults $8 / Kids $5 online
Kids Culture Film Series presents Felix
Doors open at 1:15 / Film 1:45pm Rated G. Ages 8+ Advisory: bullying, consumption of alcohol, alcoholism discussed, parental death discussed, religious references, mild language, gun seen in flashback sequence. Tickets $8 adults / $5 kids – BUY HERE $9 adults /$6 kids at the door