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Genre: Science Fiction

The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: Plan 9 from Outer Space

Join the Gentlemen Hecklers on Thursday, October 22 as they return to the Rio to take a gander at at, perhaps, the ultimate in cinematic sci-fi camp: Ed Wood’s PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE, starring Bela Lugosi and Vampira. (Yes, this is actually happening.) Thursday, October 22 Doors 8:30/Show

The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: MOONRAKER (1979)

“Goodheade. Holly, Goodheade.” Get ready to be shaken and stirred on Wednesday, July 12 when The Gentlemen Hecklers return to the Rio Theatre explain how, that one time, Bond (James Bond) went into… Space. Yes, yes he did. And Jaws was there. And then Shirley Bassey sang a song about

The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: Masters of the Universe

Who has the power? I HAVE THE POWER! Join the Gentlemen Hecklers as they explain He-Man, Skeletor, and the Legend of Greyskull (in its entirety) in the most swingin’ cosmic-key party this side of Eternia! The Hecklers are taking on MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (yes, the one with

The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: Mac and Me

Join the Gentlemen Hecklers on Tuesday, January 5 as they return to the Rio Theatre with two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, and pickled onions on a sesame seed bun… It’s the grade A 80s classic MAC AND ME! Tuesday, January 5 Doors 9:00 / Show 9:30pm

The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: Johnny Mnemonic

Come see folks who wrote jokes for Mystery Science Theater 3000 provide live, hilarious commentary for the best bad movies! On Wednesday August 8, Vancouver’s favorite movie riffers The Gentlemen Hecklers (comedians Eric Fell and Gina Harms, joined by special guest riffer Mister Nickel) are set to crack wise at

The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: Independence Day

“Nuke ’em. Let’s nuke the bastards. “ On Wednesday, November 9, The Gentlemen Hecklers return to the Rio Theatre with the ultimate post-US election night sci-fi-action thriller: INDEPENDENCE DAY. Yes, the Gentlemen are going all out (Big Willie Style!) with one of the 90s’ biggest and baddest (in

The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: Green Lantern

The Gentlemen Hecklers return to the Rio Theatre on Wednesday, April 11 with that *other* Ryan Reynolds superhero comic book movie… THE GREEN LANTERN. Also starring Mrs. Reynolds, Blake Lively. “In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of

The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: Dungeons & Dragons (2000)

Can you believe that The Gentlemen Hecklers have been riffing movies at the Rio Theatre for… four years?! My, how time flies (especially when you’re in a darkened movie theatre with adult beverages). Celebrate this milestone of cinematic hilarity by revisiting the very first film the Hecklers heckled,

The Gentlemen Hecklers Present STARCRASH

This ain’t STAR WARS. Let The Gentlemen Hecklers guide you through director Luigi Cozzi’s 70s sci-fi extravaganza, “a galactic adventure beyond your wildest dreams.” Christopher Plummer (no judgement) stars in this remarkable tale of an outlaw smuggler and her alien companion who are recruited by the Emperor of the Galaxy

The Gentlemen Hecklers Present Green Lantern (2011)

The Gentlemen Hecklers return to the Rio Theatre on Wednesday, June 13 with that other Ryan Reynolds superhero comic book movie – one he proooobably wants the world to forget and one that we just can NOT seem to quit… THE GREEN LANTERN. (I mean, if ever there

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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