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Red Rocket

The audacious new film from writer-director Sean Baker (THE FLORIDA PROJECT, TANGERINE), starring Simon Rex in a magnetic, live-wire performance, RED ROCKET is a darkly funny and humane portrait of a uniquely American hustler and a hometown that barely tolerates him. Finding himself down and out in Los Angeles, ex-porn star Mikey Saber (Rex) decides to crawl

Starlet

Writer-director Sean Baker (RED ROCKET, THE FLORIDA PROJECT, TANGERINE) joins us live (via Skype) for a double bill that includes a screening of his latest acclaimed feature, RED ROCKET, followed by his 2013 debut film, STARLET. (Besides being drawn from the same creative mind, the two films occupy the same cinematic universe… As Mr. Baker will

New York Ninja

“An insane, abandoned action romp… resurrected!” (ScreenAnarchy) CIRCLE COLLECTIVE and VINEGAR SYNDROME are proud to present… NEW YORK NINJA. Shot entirely on 35mm in 1984, it was abandoned during production – resulting in all original sound materials, scripts and treatments going missing. The rights and unedited original negative were subsequently acquired by Vinegar

Out of the Blue

Dennis Hopper directed and stars in OUT OF THE BLUE – the spiritual sequel to his own EASY RIDER, chronicling the collapse of sixties idealism into the nihilistic haze of the 1980s. Don Barnes (Hopper) is a truck driver in prison for drunkenly smashing his rig into a school bus. Linda Manz (DAYS OF HEAVEN) plays

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.

C’mon C’mon

Johnny (Joaquin Phoenix) is an emotionally stunted and softspoken radio journalist who travels the country interviewing a variety of kids about their thoughts concerning their world and their future. Soon, Johnny finds himself tasked with caring for his young nephew Jesse, whose father struggles with bipolar disorder and is in

Belfast

Embraced by audiences and critics alike, BELFAST is a movie straight from writer-director Kenneth Branagh‘s (winner, Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay) own experience. This poignant coming-of-age film is centred on Buddy, a nine-year-old boy who must chart a path towards adulthood through a world that has suddenly turned upside

Licorice Pizza

The story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973. Written and Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights, Magnolia, There Will Be Blood) the film tracks the treacherous navigation of first

Flee

FLEE tells the story of Amin Nawabi as he grapples with a painful secret he has kept hidden for 20 years, one that threatens to derail the life he has built for himself and his soon to be husband. Recounted mostly through animation to director Jonas Poher Rasmussen, he tells

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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