Céline Sciamma continues to prove herself as one of the most accomplished and unpredictable contemporary French filmmakers with her follow up to PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE, the uniquely emotional, PETITE MAMAN. Following the death of her beloved grandmother, 8-year-old Nelly accompanies her parents to her mother’s childhood home to begin the difficult process … Read more
Based on the seminal horror novel by Stephen King, PET SEMATARY follows Dr. Louis Creed (Jason Clarke), who, after relocating with his wife Rachel (Amy Seimetz) and their two young children from Boston to rural Maine, discovers a mysterious burial ground hidden deep in the woods near the family’s new home. When tragedy strikes, Louis … Read more
Join us on Saturday, September 3 for an evening dedicated to one of the most prolific authors of horror fiction ever, Stephen King. King’s work has been the basis for countless classic movies, and we’ve selected three of our favourites as part of a Stephen King Triple Feature. Rob Reiner’s beloved coming-of-age tale Stand by … Read more
Following a fantastic collaboration in 2014’s highly acclaimed (and sorely under seen) THE CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA, director Olivier Assayas re-teams with Kristen Stewart (delivering an equally nuanced, strong performance) in PERSONAL SHOPPER, a hauntingly intimate, quietly erotic thriller set against the backdrop of the world of Paris’ high-end world of couture. Maureen (Stewart) is … Read more
Join us at the Rio Theatre on for an evening of hits by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, and prepare to be transported into the world of Tom Petty – one of the greatest songwriter/performers of our time. Performed by top tribute artist Dave D and his band Perfectly Petty, the show also features special … Read more
Acclaimed writer director Wim Wenders‘ and co-writer Takuma Takasaki teamed up for PERFECT DAYS, a thoughtful and meditative ilm depicting one man’s attempt to control his life. Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine hecherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. … Read more
Recently remastered for its 20th anniversary, 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 … Read more
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
Based on events from a 1998 lawsuit, PERCY follows small-town farmer Percy Schmeiser (Christopher Walken) who challenges a major conglomerate when the company’s genetically modified (GMO) canola is discovered in the 70-year-old farmer’s crops. As he speaks out against the company’s business practices, he realizes he is representing thousands of other disenfranchised farmers around the … Read more
Join us at the Rio Theatre on Monday, March 20 for the Canadian Theatrical Premiere of PEELERS, a killer new horror feature film from Vancouver-based director Sevé Schelenz (SKEW). Filmmakers in attendance for a Q&A session following the screening. What starts out as the last hurrah on the closing night of an infamous small-town strip … Read more
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