Movies
Genre: Romance
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Forever. Begins. Now. We’re sinking our teeth into one of the most beloved, most requested franchises we’ve had lately, so whether you’re #TeamJacob or #TeamEdward, get ready to bring on all the the heated sidelong glances and moments of sparkling, yet awkward silences as we revisit the TWILIGHT
‘Twilight’ Special Screening: A Night with the Cullens
Twihards, this is for you. Select cast members from the Twilight saga are coming to Vancouver for a special screening event, for one night only at the Rio Theatre! You better hold on tight, spider monkey, this is an evening that’ll have your heart racing. Presented as part of Vancouver’s annual
Birdemic 3: Sea Eagle
“Legend. Virtuoso. Master of his craft…” From writer/director James Nguyen – the self-trademarked “Master of the Romantic Thriller” – comes this all-new sequel to his 2010 eco-horror sensation BIRDEMIC: SHOCK AND TERROR. (A film hailed as, “the worst film ever made and a true cult hit” by The
Decision to Leave
What happens when an object of suspicion becomes a case of obsession? Winner of Best Director at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, Park Chan-wook (OLDBOY, THE HANDMAIDEN) returns with a seductive romantic thriller that takes his renowned stylistic flair to
But I’m a Cheerleader (25th Anniversary Screening)
The Rio Theatre’s Friday Late Night Movie series continues on August 1, with a 25th Anniversary screening of the cult-classic fan-fave that’s just in time for Vancouver Pride Weekend, the sapphic coming-of-age comedy BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER. Megan considers herself a typical American girl. She excels in school
Stars At Noon
A young American journalist (Margaret Qualley) stranded in present-day Nicaragua falls for an enigmatic Englishman (Joe Alwyn) who seems like her best chance of escape. She soon realizes, though, that he may be in even greater danger than she is. Adapted from Denis Johnson’s novel. “Updating Denis Johnson’s Nicaragua-set novel
VIFF: There There
Canadian Premiere A little goes a long way in this ingeniously conceived series of wry conversation pieces by writer-director Andrew Bujalski (Support the Girls; Computer Chess). Faced with the challenge of making movies under quarantine conditions, Bujalski came up with six two-handers, and then shot each actor separately—a technical feat he
VIFF: Brother
Clement Virgo (The Book of Negroes) makes a brilliant return to feature filmmaking with this propulsive adaptation of David Chariandy’s celebrated novel. Set against the backdrop of suburban Scarborough, Brother follows siblings Michael (Lamar Johnson) and Francis (Aaron Pierre) as they strive to justify the sacrifices of their devoting mother (Marsha Stephanie
VIFF: Falcon Lake
Following her bow at 2022 Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, Charlotte Le Bon makes a VIFF debut with this thrilling and lush coming-of-age tale of first crushes, heartbreaks, and loss. The film follows 13-year-old Bastien, who gets paired up with a reluctant Chloé (16) when their families come together for a summer
Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief
Join us on Saturday, August 13 as we celebrate the birthday of the “Master of Suspense,” Alfred Hitchcock, with a prime time double feature of two of Hitchcock’s best: TO CATCH A THIEF & VERTIGO. See one, or see ’em both! Notorious cat burglar John Robie (Cary Grant) has long since