“Who is Sonny Chiba? He is… he is bar none, the greatest actor working in martial arts movies today.” (Clarence Worley, “True Romance”) We’re tipping our hat to the late, great, Sonny Chiba (who passed away in 2021) with a screening of one of his most famous roles, as lethal assassin Terry Tsurugi, in the … Read more
They’re back! The Gentlemen Hecklers return to the Rio Theatre on Thursday, September 1 for their 10th Anniversary! And to celebrate a decade of live, hilarious commentary for the best, cheesiest movies, they’re bringing back one of their most requested titles (along with hundreds of new jokes), the 1995 classic HACKERS. Harris Anderson, Eric Fell, … Read more
‘HALLELUJAH: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song’ is a definitive exploration of singer songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, “Hallelujah.” This feature-length documentary weaves together three creative strands: The songwriter and his times; the song’s dramatic journey from record label reject to chart-topping hit; and moving testimonies from … Read more
Ryan Gosling is “The Gray Man” and Chris Evans is his psychopathic adversary in the new action spy thriller directed by Marvel maestros Anthony and Joe Russo. Based on Mark Greaney‘s bestselling 2006 debut novel The Gray Man, the Russo Brothers’ high-octane adaptation casts Gosling as CIA operative Sierra Six. Plucked from a federal penitentiary and … Read more
“We’ve met before, haven’t we?” Like so many movie-lovers around the world, we were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of filmmaker David Lynch, whose contribution to arts and culture is immeasurable. His monumentally beloved catalogue is its own impressive, cinematic legacy rich with old friends and oddball characters who make regular visits upon … Read more
Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean and Rock Hudson star in a sweeping saga of jealousy, racism and the clash of cultures set in the vast Texas oilfields. Wealthy rancher Bick Benedict (Hudson) and dirt-poor cowboy Jett Rink (Dean) both woo Leslie Lynnton (Taylor) a beautiful young woman from Maryland who is new to Texas. She marries … Read more
When a billionaire entrepreneur impulsively decides to create an iconic movie, he demands the best. Renowned filmmaker Lola Cuevas is recruited to mastermind this ambitious endeavour. Completing the all-star team are two actors with massive talent but even bigger egos: Hollywood heartthrob Félix Rivero and radical theatre actor Iván Torres. Both are legends, but not … Read more
From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes the motion picture event DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA. The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast as they go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess’ newly inherited villa.With Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Jim … Read more
Join us at the Rio Theatre on Tuesday, July 26 for the Canadian Premiere of the documentary Living Wine, featuring a pre-show VIP wine tasting experience that will highlight a number of thoughtfully curated living, biodynamic, and organic wines from local producers and distributors. Following the wine tasting and film screening, filmmaker Lori Miller will … Read more
Come see the new movie WITH Kevin Smith and let him use his mouth on you at the post-show Q&A! It’s Clerks III: The Convenience Tour! You ARE supposed to be here today! Monday, September 19 Doors 6:00 pm | Event 7:00 pm *Please arrive on time. Start time subject to change. Come early for … Read more
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