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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (15th Anniversary Screening)

It all begins…with a choice. We’re sinking our teeth into and working our way through one of the most beloved, most requested franchises we’ve had lately, so whether you’re #TeamJacob or #TeamEdward, get ready to

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2

The epic finale that will live forever. We’re sinking our teeth into one of the most beloved, most requested franchises we’ve had lately, so whether you’re #TeamJacob or #TeamEdward, get ready to bring on all the the heated sidelong glances and moments of sparkling, yet awkward silences for

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1

Forever is just the beginning. We’re sinking our teeth into one of the most beloved, most requested franchises we’ve had lately, so whether you’re #TeamJacob or #TeamEdward, get ready to bring on all the the heated sidelong glances and moments of sparkling, yet awkward silences for a

The Transformers: The Movie (Remaster!)

“You’ve got the touch…” Yes, it’s the one you’ve all been asking for. Yes, it’s been remastered. And yes, it’s happening for one night only (…and, an afternoon – for the children!). Featuring memorable characters – the heroic Autobots, villainous Decepticons, and Unicron, thrilling action and a heartfelt

The Tragically Hip: Long Time Running

On Canada Day, we are tipping our hat to “Canada’s Band” with a screening of The Tragically Hip documentary LONG TIME RUNNING, a concert-fueled chronicle of the emotionally epic now-legendary 2016 tour that captured the heart of the nation. Viewers will be given a unique and exclusive perspective

The Tragedy of Macbeth

Writer-director Joel Coen struck out on his own in 2021 with THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH, a bold and fierce adaptation of William Shakespeare’s iconic Scottish play, “Macbeth.” The legendary tale of murder, madness, ambition, and wrathful cunning features Oscar-winners Denzel Washinton (currently nominated for his performance here) and Frances McDormand.

The Toxic Avenger: Unrated

Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Entertainment‘s iconic 1986 centrepiece, THE TOXIC AVENGER, is getting am updated re-telling courtesy of writer-director-actor Macon Blair (GREEN ROOM, BLUE RUIN), who has re-imagined the original story of this unassuming superhero for a new generation. When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage), is exposed

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,

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The Rio Theatre’s Friday Late Night Movie series kicks off October with one of our all-time favourites is the canon of classic midnighters: Tobe Hooper‘s iconic 1974 slasher masterpiece, THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (gore-geously remastered in 2014!). Just as Alfred Hitchcock‘s PSYCHO was based on the life of deeply disturbed

The Terminator

Join us at the Rio Theatre for of one of our all-time favourite double bills, James Cameron‘s original 1984 dystopian masterpiece THE TERMINATOR (which was beautofully restored and remastered for its 40th Anniversary in 2024)followed by its 1991 sequel, TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY. Disguised as a human, a seemingly indestructible

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

Info Line: 604.878.3456

Email: info@riotheatre.ca

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