Repo! The Genetic Opera

In the year 2056 – the not so distant future – an epidemic of organ failures devastates the planet. Out of the tragedy, a savior emerges: GeneCo, a biotech company that offers organ transplants, for a price. Those who miss their payments are scheduled for repossession and hunted by villainous Repo Men. In a world … Read more

The Blues Under the Skin (New Restoration!)

In the early 1970s, during a resurgence of interest in the Delta blues, music documentarian Roviros Manthoulis traveled to the Mississippi Delta to capture on film the remnants of the authentic American blues. Traveling throughout the deep South, Manthoulis filmed candid interviews and intimate performances by such legends B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Sonny Terry & … Read more

Rock ‘n Roll High School + The Ramores LIVE!

Hey, ho… Let’s go! Well, maybe you don’t care about history (cause that’s not where you want to be), but you really should care about catching one of the greatest high school musical comedies ever made – Roger Corman’s ROCK ‘N’ ROLL HIGH SCHOOL. Even better? The night will feature a live performance from East … Read more

Mother of All Shows (Filmmakers in Attendance for Q&A)

Starring Wendie Malick (Shrinking, Hot in Cleveland, Just Shoot Me), MOTHER OF ALL SHOWS is a mother/daughter musical traumedy where a daughter’s coping mechanism for unresolved familial issues takes centre stage as she retreats into a 70s variety show in her imagination, hosted by her domineering mother, played by Malick. The film’s world premiere was … Read more

Bob Marley: One Love

BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music. #MusicMonday, April 1 Doors 8:15 pm | Movie 8:45 pm *Start … Read more

Maestro

Bradley Cooper’s audacious, visionary, and stylish biopic MAESTRO  is a towering and fearless love story chronicling the lifelong relationship between Leonard Bernsten and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. A love letter to life and art, MAESTRO at its core is an emotionally epic portrayal of family and love. Cooper does triple duty as writer, director, and … Read more

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé

The Rio Theatre is proud to recognize and celebrate the start of Black History Month with: RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ accentuates the journey of RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City, Missouri. It is about Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect … Read more

Petualangan Sherina 2: Sherina’s Adventure 2

Experience the magic of Indonesian cinema at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, December 17, as CINEMAI: Cinema Day with PERMAI BC, in collaboration with Miles Films and BASE Entertainment, proudly presents a screening of the highly-anticipated sequel, ‘PETUALANGAN SHERINA 2: Sherina’s Adventure 2,’ in Vancouver, BC. This cinematic gem is a sequel to the beloved … Read more

TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR

FINALLY! The cultural phenomenon that is THE ERAS TOUR continues at the Rio Theatre on December 2, 3, and 7, with the must-see concert film featuring pop icon Taylor Swift performing her hit songs in a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience. “TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR delivers exactly what it promises: A smoothly directed, impeccably performed documentary … Read more

Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party

Hailed as “a one band war” and “the most violent band in the world,” The Birthday Party with Nick Cave was one of the definitive post-punk groups and goth rock pioneers, creative and destructive in equal measure. Their incendiary live performances were the stuff of violent, anarchic legend. Featuring a wealth of rare and unseen … Read more