Ground control to Major Tom… Though frequently enjoyed alone, in the dark, with headphones, David Bowie‘s transformational concept album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars may actually best be enjoyed in the dark… and on the big screen, with even bigger sound. Released theatrically in 1973 and recently remastered, … Read more
Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in an English seaside town whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading, despite the fierce devotion and support of his childhood best friend, Ellie. After a freak bus accident during a mysterious global blackout, Jack wakes up to discover that The Beatles have never existed. Performing songs by the … Read more
Celebrate 50 wondrous years of The Beatles‘ animated musical classic YELLOW SUBMARINE with a big-screen viewing of this icon of psychedelic pop culture – beautifully restored and remastered in 4K! This colourful musical spectacle is an exhilaratingly joyful cinematic experience for all ages – filled with visual invention, optical illusions, word play, and glorious, glorious music. … Read more
The Ukraine Harmony Foundation invites you to a special screening of the Ukrainian documentary film of the life and making of pop star legend Nazarii Yaremchuk at the Rio Theatre. YAREMCHUK: MATCHLESS WORLD OF BEAUTY is a biographical docu-drama about the life and career of the first Ukrainian pop star, Nazarii Yaremchuk. Tuesday, September 3 Doors … Read more
3 Days of Peace, Music… and Love Released in 1970, director Michael Wadleigh’s Oscar-winning documentary WOODSTOCK is an intimate look at the legendary Woodstock Music & Art Festival that took place over three days in Bethel, NY in August of 1969. Sunday, August 16 Doors 7:00 | Movie 7:30 $8 advance / $10 door Advanced … Read more
With a small film crew, Wim Wenders accompanied his old friend Ry Cooder, who had written the music for PARIS, TEXAS and THE END OF VIOLENCE, on a trip to Havana. Cooder wanted to record his material for Ibrahim Ferrer’s solo album at a studio there—following the recording of the first “Buena Vista Social Club” … Read more
Fresh out of prison, a Scottish woman juggles her job and two children while pursuing her dream of becoming a country music star. She soon gets her chance when she travels to Nashville, Tenn., on a life-changing journey to discover her true voice. Featuring a breakthrough performance from star Jessie Buckley, the film also stars … Read more
Our marquee is going full-tilt merry-merry with beloved Christmas classics this season, including one of the most requested holiday favourites we get this time of year, WHITE CHRISTMAS. In beloved musical WHITE CHRISTMAS, icons Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye star as veteran singers Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who join up with the sister act of … Read more
“Just play it cool, boy… Real cool.” In anticipation of Steven Spielberg‘s upcoming WEST SIDE STORY, we felt the time was right to re-visit the incomparable 1961 film adaptation – and tip our hat to the late, great composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Buoyed by Robert Wise‘s dazzling direction, Bernstein‘s magnificent score, and Stephen Sondheim‘s … Read more
WE FORGOT TO BREAK UP follows the story of a diverse group of musicians, in the vibrant bar scene of Toronto, who come together to form a band with a mission: to ignite a musical revolution. As they channel their individual struggles and experiences into their music, ‘The New Normals’ create a dynamic, rock sound … Read more
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