The Cursed

In the late 1800s, a once-peaceful remote country village is under attack–but by who or what, no one knows. Villagers spread rumors of a cursed land, supernatural forces, and even demonic creatures, as the disappearances and killings continue. Pathologist John McBride arrives to investigate the danger, only to discover something much deeper and more sinister … Read more

Perfect Blue

Gorgeously remastered in 2017, PERFECT BLUE is the groundbreaking (and rarely screened) first film from the legendary director Satoshi Kon that follows the story of rising pop star Mima, who has quit singing to pursue a career as an actress and model – but her fans aren’t ready to see her go. Encouraged by her managers, … Read more

House of Gucci

Director Ridley Scott‘s highly stylized (and polarizing) HOUSE OF GUCCI  is inspired by the shocking true story of the family behind the Italian fashion empire. When Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga, in one of the most talked about performances of the year), an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins … Read more

Dan Savage’s HUMP! Film Festival 2022

The New 2022 Annual HUMP! Film Festival Featuring All New Porn Shorts! HUMP! is a festival of short erotic films curated by sex-advice columnist Dan Savage. The films shown at HUMP! are always surprising —  they can be hardcore, soft-core, comedic, serious, animated, musical — but all HUMP! films are made by real people, for … Read more

Tzouhalem

Tzouhalem, Chief of the Cowichan First Nation during the mid-1800’s, is arguably one of the most fascinating and polarizing figures in Canadian history. His story is a matter of historic record, yet is the subject of legend. There is a mountain, road, and other landmarks on Cowichan territory named after him. It is generally believed … Read more

VIMFF 2022: Best of Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 2

JOIN US AT THE RIO THEATRE TO CELEBRATE THE VIMFF’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A SPECIALLY CURATED PROGRAM. WE’VE LINED UP ACCOMPLISHED GUEST SPEAKERS AND ENGAGING FILMS ABOUT CLIMBING, SNOWSPORTS, ADVENTURE, MOUNTAIN CULTURE AND MORE! THERE WILL BE NUMEROUS PREMIERES, SHOWCASING POWERFUL STORIES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE. Sunday, March 6 BEST OF VIMFF 2 … Read more

Hackers

The Rio Theatre‘s Friday Late Night Movie series continues on March 11 with the 1995-era Angelina Jolie (pre-Brad Pitt, pre-Billy Bob Thornton) vehicle HACKERS, a www.suspense-thriller-crime-drama-comedy.com that follows a bunch of 25 year-old high school students (including Jolie’s ex Johnny Lee Miller and Matthew Lillard) as they jack into the internet and fight “The Man” … Read more

VIMFF 2022: Best of Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 1

JOIN US AT THE RIO THEATRE TO CELEBRATE THE VIMFF’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A SPECIALLY CURATED PROGRAM. WE’VE LINED UP ACCOMPLISHED GUEST SPEAKERS AND ENGAGING FILMS ABOUT CLIMBING, SNOWSPORTS, ADVENTURE, MOUNTAIN CULTURE AND MORE! THERE WILL BE NUMEROUS PREMIERES, SHOWCASING POWERFUL STORIES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE. Saturday, March 5 BEST OF VIMFF 1 Doors 6:30 pm … Read more

VIMFF 2022: Climbing Show

JOIN US AT THE RIO THEATRE TO CELEBRATE THE VIMFF’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A SPECIALLY CURATED PROGRAM. WE’VE LINED UP ACCOMPLISHED GUEST SPEAKERS AND ENGAGING FILMS ABOUT CLIMBING, SNOWSPORTS, ADVENTURE, MOUNTAIN CULTURE AND MORE! THERE WILL BE NUMEROUS PREMIERES, SHOWCASING POWERFUL STORIES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE. Thursday, March 3 CLIMBING SHOW Presented by Arc’Teryx Doors 6:30 pm … Read more

VIMFF 2022: Snowsports Show

JOIN US AT THE RIO THEATRE TO CELEBRATE THE VIMFF’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A SPECIALLY CURATED PROGRAM. WE’VE LINED UP ACCOMPLISHED GUEST SPEAKERS AND ENGAGING FILMS ABOUT CLIMBING, SNOWSPORTS, ADVENTURE, MOUNTAIN CULTURE AND MORE! THERE WILL BE NUMEROUS PREMIERES, SHOWCASING POWERFUL STORIES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE. Thursday, March 3 SNOWSPORTS SHOW Presented by … Read more