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First Love

In what appears to be a serendipitous encounter upon saving the life of a stranger, the calculated and reserved businessman Nick meets the impulsive and optimistic photographer Ali, who believes in destiny and carpe diem, or seizing the day. Nick, who seeks closure for his past mistakes, is drawn towards

Rio Grind Film Festival 2019

The Rio Theatre’s own genre film festival is back November 21 – 24. We are currently accepting submissions

The Jesus Rolls

He is risen. Fresh out of prison, smooth-talking petty thief Jesus Quintana (John Turturro, reprising his iconic THE BIG LEBOWSKI) is ready to roll with his best friend Petey (Bobby Cannavale) riding shotgun. But first they need some wheels. A vintage muscle car parked in front of an upscale salon

First Person Plural (Director in Attendance for Q&A!)

Special Preview Screening Followed by Q&A with director Eric Tretbar On Thanksgiving Day, two Minneapolis filmmakers—the son of a Somali imam and daughter of a white Baptist preacher—fall in love through their lenses and bring together their estranged families for Thanksgiving dinner.  Created before our eyes by its film

VIMFF: Award Winning Films Finale

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 2020 Award Winning Films Finale Wrap up this year’s VIMFF with more of this year’s award-winning films. Sunday, March 1 Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm Advance tickets $23 HERE | $25 at the door *Minors permitted. Must

VIMFF: Race Face presents Creator Series

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 2020 Race Face presents Creator Series Join athletes, filmmakers and storytellers from the Race Face Creator Series for live presentations, Q&A’s and film screenings. Presented by Race Face. Saturday, February 29 Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm Advance tickets

VIMFF: Best of Snow Sports

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 2020 Best of Snow Sports A collection of the best ski films of the year. Friday, February 28 Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm Advance tickets $23 HERE | $25 at the door *Minors permitted. Must be 19+

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

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