RRR: Indian Independence Day EncoRRRe

Join us at the RRRio Theatre on Tuesday, August 15 (Indian Independence Day!)  a special prime time,  encoRRRe screening of one of the most eye-popping films of the last decade, legendary Indian filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli‘s audacious, over-the-top, Oscar-winning big screen bonanza and bona fide blockbuster RRR (Rise! Roar! Revolution!). RRR is an exhilarating, action-packed spectacular … Read more

Hunt

After a high-ranking North Korean official requests asylum, KCIA Foreign Unit chief Park Pyong-ho (Lee Jung Jae) and Domestic Unit chief Kim Jung-do (Jung Woo Sung) are tasked with uncovering a North Korean spy, known as Donglim, who is deeply embedded within their agency. When the spy begins leaking top secret intel that could jeopardize … Read more

Drop The Needle

In August 1990, a record store opened on Yonge St. that quickly began serving the needs of college radio and DJs who spun new sounds far from the mainstream. Through the contagious work ethic and guidance of founder Eugene Tam, organically it became the hub for “Dance” music and the genres which emerged from under … Read more

Krampus

While the holiday season represents the most magical time of year, ancient European folklore warns of Krampus, a horned beast who punishes naughty children at Christmastime. When dysfunctional family squabbling causes young Max (Emjay Anthony) to lose his festive spirit, it unleashes the wrath of the fearsome demon. As Krampus lays siege to the Engel … Read more

EO

With his first film in seven years, legendary director Jerzy Skolimowski (DEEP END, MOONLIGHTING) directs one of his most free and visually inventive films yet. This sweet, layered, and very human story about the travels of a donkey named Eo has now earned the film an Academy Award nomination for Best International Feature Film. After … Read more

All Jacked Up and Full of Worms

If there’s one thing a year at the Rio Grind Film Festival can’t go without, it’s a totally polarizing, debaucharous , borderline degenerate transgressive movie filed with gross-out moments that sear the eyeballs, leaving a forever-scar on the brains of those lucky enough to take it in on the big screen. And this year, that … Read more

Smile

After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can’t explain. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality. “Turn up your nose, if you must, at … Read more

The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Forever. Begins. Now. 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 as we revisit the TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON. High-school student Bella Swan … Read more

‘Twilight’ Special Screening: A Night with the Cullens

Twihards, this is for you. Select cast members from the Twilight saga are coming to Vancouver for a special screening event, for one night only at the Rio Theatre! You better hold on tight, spider monkey, this is an evening that’ll have your heart racing. Presented as part of Vancouver’s annual Fan Expo, the cinematic event will … Read more

UHF

Badgers? We don’t need no stinkin’ badgers! Given the enormous popularity of the recent Weird Al biopic WEIRD: THE AL YANKOVIC STORY (starring Daniel Radcliffe as the accordion playing, musical comedy genius), we thought the time was right to get a little weird ourselves on Wednesday, November 30. Yes, that’s right: We’re getting ready to … Read more