From the brilliant mind of Charlie Kaufman (BEING JOHN MALKOVICH, ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, ADAPTATION) comes ANOMALISA, a very human, stop-motion masterpiece unlike any other you’ll see this year. This very human, introspective romantic drama about a lonely inspirational speaker (David Thewlis) who becomes reinvigorated after meeting a
Director Alex Garland‘s (EX MACHINA, 28 DAYS LATER) latest work of thought-provoking sci-fi, ANNIHILATION, is based on Jeff VanderMeer’s best-selling “Southern Reach Trilogy,” and features a female-driven cast including Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, Tuva Novotny and Oscar Isaac. “Director Alex Garland blends high concept sci-fi
“Most of us… Need the eggs.” Widely regarded as one of – if not the – best romantic comedies of all time, Woody Allen’s ANNIE HALL broke rules and new ground when it was released in 1976, and has since become archetypical in its influence. Often replicated but never duplicated,
Visionary director Leos Carax (HOLY MOTORS) makes his English-language debut with the resplendent, quirky musical ANNETTE. Featuring an original story and music by Ron & Russell Mael of the band Sparks, ANNETTE follows a journey of love, passion, and fame. Los Angeles, today. Henry (Adam Driver) is a stand-up comedian
Scottish BAFTA nominee ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE may just be the undisputed breakout zombie Christmas musical of 2018 (think SHAUN OF THE DEAD meets LA LA LAND). When the zombie apocalypse hits the sleepy town of Little Haven – at Christmas – teenager Anna and her high school friends have
The Boardroom and Billabong in collaboration with SBC Surf Magazine present the Vancouver Premiere of the movie ANDY IRONS: KISSED BY GOD. The film about bipolar disorder and opioid addiction as seen through the life of three-time world champion surfer Andy Irons. He was
Famed Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky‘s final masterpiece, THE SACRIFICE, is a haunting vision of a world threatened with nuclear annihilation that inspired Andrew Sarris (The Village Voice) to proclaim, “You may find yourself moved as you have never been moved before.” As a wealthy Swedish family celebrates the birthday of
For the past year, Sandra, her husband Samuel, and their eleven-year-old son Daniel have lived a secluded life in a remote town in the French Alps. When Samuel is found dead in the snow below their chalet, the police question whether he was murdered or committed suicide. Samuel’s suspicious death
A decade after AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH brought climate change into the heart of popular culture comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight, traveling around the world training an army of climate
“Standing up to bullies is my kinda thing.” Join us at the Rio Theatre for an evening with actress and political activist Stormy Daniels, who will be gracing the stage for another night of eye-opening conversation, insight, and incredible anecdotes. Ms. Daniels first appeared at the venue in