“Heineken? Fuck that shit! Pabst Blue Ribbon!” Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rosselini and Dennis Hopper turn in some of the best performances of their respective careers in director Lynch’s ultra cool and very cult 1986 neo-noir mystery thriller BLUE VELVET, which also features a standout performance from the late, great Dean Stockwell. Strange, sexy, brilliant and … Read more
A complex portrait of a contemporary American marriage, BLUE VALENTINE tells the story of David (Ryan Gosling) and Cindy (Michelle Williams), a couple who have been together for several years but who are at an impasse in their relationship. While Cindy has blossomed into a woman with opportunities and options, David is still the same … Read more
BLUE NOTE RECORDS: BEYOND THE NOTES explores the unique vision behind the iconic jazz record label. Through rare archival footage, current recording sessions and conversations with Blue Note artists, the film reveals a powerful mission and illuminates the vital connections between jazz and hip hop. Director Sophie huber’s film is a revelatory, thrilling and emotional … Read more
In 1943 lyricist Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) confronts his shattered self-confidence, alcoholism and mental health as he tries to save face in a bar as his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers (Andrew Scott), celebrates the opening night of his groundbreaking hit musical “Oklahoma!” **Golden Globe nominated: Ethan Hawke, Best Actor and Best Motion Picture – Musical … Read more
In the late 1990s, eight-year-old Sasha and her family relocate to a new home on Vancouver Island, but their fresh start is interrupted by increasingly dangerous behavior from the eldest son, Jeremy. At wit’s end, their parents are presented with a shattering choice. Award-winning director Sophy Romvari’s feature debut is a lyrical and profound testament … Read more
In what is quite likely his “breakthrough” role (PREDATOR probably doesn’t count), Jean-Claude van Damme stars as U.S. soldier and martial arts champ Frank Dux (pronounced “Dukes”) in this extremely violent, low-budget, 80s action drama cheeesefest that was inspired by a true story – and went on to become a cult-classic that spawned several sequels. … Read more
The dead are coming back to life outside the isolated Mi’gmaq reserve of Red Crow, except for its Indigenous inhabitants who are immune to the zombie plague. Traylor, the tribal sheriff, must protect his son’s pregnant girlfriend, apocalyptic refugees, and reserve riff raff from the hordes of walking white corpses. With Michael Greyeyes, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, … Read more
On October 11, 54 filmmakers set across Vancouver to shoot a 5-minute horror film in 48 hours. All of these films are world premieres for the Blood N Guts Horror Film Competition. Blood N Guts is the sister festival to the Run N Gun 48 Hour Film Competition. Tuesday, October 22 Blood N Guts 2019: … Read more
Join us at the Rio Theatre for the Canadian Premiere of directors Bruce Young and Nick Chevallier‘s acclaimed feature documentary Blood Lions, which follows acclaimed environmental journalist and safari operator Ian Michler and Rick Swazey, an American hunter, on their journey to uncover the realities about the multi-million dollar predator breeding and canned lion hunting … Read more
Join us for a very special Friday Late Night Movie screening of director Jackie Kong‘s BLOOD DINER, presented in partnership with the Northwest Horror Show. BLOOD DINER is a classic, very fun (and very 80s) throwback to HG Lewis‘ ‘Bloodfeast’ about two brothers who operate a diner… That kills and serves beautiful women as a … Read more
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