Movies
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Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
Based on journalist Lawrence Wright’s Pulitzer prize-winning book “Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief,” Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney’s (THE ARMSTRONG LIE) explosive new documentary on the inner-workings of Scientology is an unflinching look at the organization, deconstructing everything from the “cult” of charismatic leader L. Ron Hubbard
The Times of Harvey Milk
The Rio Theatre is proud to present documentaries MATT SHEPARD IS A FRIEND OF MINE and Oscar winner THE TIMES OF HARVEY MILK on Friday, May 22 – Harvey Milk Day. These two films about two very different individuals in two different decades are each astounding portraits of men who,
Bad City
Join us at the Rio Theatre for the Vancouver Premiere of acclaimed director Carl Bessai’s latest feature, a tip of the hat to the glorious days of 70’s-era Canuxploitation, BAD CITY. Co-authored by co-stars Dustin Milligan (the CBC’s Schitt’s Creek, REPEATERS) and Aaron Brooks, this locally-lensed and totally groovy comedy
Psycho
“A boy’s best friend is his mother. “ Phoenix secretary Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), on the lam after stealing $40,000 from her employer in order to run away with her boyfriend, Sam Loomis (John Gavin), is overcome by exhaustion during a heavy rainstorm. Traveling on the back roads to avoid
Vertigo
“The only way to get rid of my fears is to make films about them.” Join us at the Rio Theatre on August 13 as wetip our collective hat and raise an icy beverage to one of the absolute icons of cinema, Alfred Hitchcock (on his birthday!), with a
Down By Law
The Rio Theatre’s Friday Late Night Movie series continues on March 29 with Jim Jarmusch‘s moody, atmospheric, and darkly funny cult-classic DOWN BY LAW (starring the near-perfect trio of Tom Waits, Roberto Benigni, and John Lurie). When fate brings together three hapless men—an unemployed disc jockey (Waits), a
Kurt Cobain; Montage of Heck
“The most intimate rock doc ever.” – Rolling Stone Join us at the Rio Theatre for an encore screening of Brett Morgen’s critically acclaimed documentary KURT COBAIN: MONTAGE OF HECK. Monday, June 29 Doors 6:15 | Movie 6:45 All Tickets $10 advance www.riotheatretickets.ca /
Hedwig And The Angry Inch: 25th Anniversary Movie Tour w/ John Cameron Mitchell
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the critically acclaimed, award-winning rock movie musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” with an unforgettable evening featuring writer, director, and Golden Globe–nominated star, John Cameron Mitchell. The event includes a stunning 4K screening of the film, followed by a live Q&A, and a special mini
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 Salt of the Earth
Join us at the Rio to view this breathtaking documentary. “Wim Wenders confirms his mastery of the documentary form with this stunning ode to Sebastiao Salgado.” Tuesday June 2nd Doors 6:10pm/ Movie 6:40 Tickets $10 in advance/ $12 at the door riotheatretickets.ca +19 with 2 pieces of ID for