Movies

Genre: Science Fiction

Logan: Noir

“It makes the new feel old again.” In LOGAN: NOIR, director James Mangold provides Hugh Jackman and his now iconic, 17-year long portrayal of superhero Wolverine a fitting swan song – in glorious black and white. Inspired by both the tone of Westerns of yore and the franchise’s own

Level 16

Canadian filmmaker Danishka Esterhazy’s (BLACK FIELD, H&G) dystopian, feminist sci-fi fantasy LEVEL 16 has been blowing up genre fests around the world – and returns to the Rio Theatre for its theatrical premiere in March, just in time for Women’s History Month. The film follows

Kung Fury & Manborg

We are super excited to present two of our favourite action adventure comedies of late – KUNG FURY and MANBORG – together as a Friday Late Night Movie event on July 24. Both of these totally indie short films have won legions of fans (and racked up crazy viral love!)

Killer Klowns From Outer Space

It’s Craaazy! The Rio Theatre’s Friday Late Night Movie series continues on October 20 with a dose of dark and goofy fun, with the 1988 cult-classic KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE. This truly one-of-a-kind alien-invasion sci-fi follows blood-drinking intergalactic clowns hell bent on harvesting a small,

Kids vs. Aliens (Filmmakers in Attendance for Q&A!)

Canadian indie genre filmmaking legend Jason Eisener (who brought us Canuxploitation favourites including HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN and TREEVENGE and served as an Executive Producer on TURBO KID) returns to the big screen with his latest work, the sci-fi infused KIDS VS ALIENS. Taking a note of inspiration from the

Kalki 2898 AD (Telugu)

KALKI 2898 AD is an upcoming Indian epic dystopian science fiction action film written and directed by Nag Ashwin. Starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani. Saturday, June 29 Tamil Doors 11:30 am | Movie 11:45 am *Start time subject to change. Please

Kalki 2898 AD (Tamil)

KALKI 2898 AD is an upcoming Indian epic dystopian science fiction action film written and directed by Nag Ashwin. Starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani. Wednesday, June 26 Vancouver Premiere! Doors 12:30 pm | Movie 12:45 pm *Start time subject to

Jurassic World

One of the biggest blockbusters of Summer 2015 is ready to rip in to the Rio’s big screen. 22 years after the original Jurassic Park failed, the new park (also known as Jurassic World) is open for business. After years of studying genetics the scientists on the park genetically engineer

Jurassic World

Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond.

Jurassic Park (1993)

“Life… Finds a way.” One of our favourite annual events that we adore participating in and being a part of is Italian Day on the Drive. Like everyone in Vancouver, we have really missed this East Vancouver tradition, and are celebrating its return with some of our most

About The Rio

Voted the #1 Independent Theatre in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre is a multimedia venue featuring arthouse, mainstream and cult-classic cinemas as well as live entertainment. Built in 1938, the Rio has been fully restored with a state of the art digital projector, surround sound, a huge stage and 420 luxurious seats.

1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604.879.3456

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