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Diagnosis: Dissent

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, November 10 for the Ukrainian film DIAGNOSIS: DISSENT. Presented by Ukraine Harmony Foundation. Sunday, November 10 Doors 1:30 pm | Movie 2:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Tickets HERE

Saturday Night

At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television – and culture – forever. Directed by Jason Reitman (JUNO, UP IN THE AIR), written by Gil Kenan and Reitman and told in real time, SATURDAY NIGHT is based on the true story of

Hard Core Logo

Join us for a screening of one of the most acclaimed Canadian films ever made, Bruce McDonald‘s  HARD CORE LOGO. Based on the novel by Michael Turner, director Mcdonald plays “himself” – a filmmaker following the cult punk-rock bank Hard Core Logo as they embark on a harrowing, last-gasp reunion

The Substance

Deliriously entertaining and ruthlessly satirical, writer-director Coralie Fargeat’s explosive Cannes sensation THE SUBSTANCE is a be-careful-what-you-wish-for fable for the ages. Golden Globe winner Demi Moore gives a career-best performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister past her prime and drawn to the opportunity presented by a mysterious new drug. All

A Different Man

Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost. Featuring Sebastian Stan (PAM & TOMMY, THE

Breakfast of Champions (25th Anniversary Restoration)

“It’s all life until you’re dead.” 25 years after its initial release, Kurt Vonnegut’s biting portrayal of America’s mad chaos, BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS returns in a restored 4K version. Directed by the brilliant Alan Rudolph and starring Bruce Willis, Nick Nolte, and Albert Finney, this zany

Amaran

Adapted from the book series “India’s Most Fearless: True Stories of Modern Millitary,” AMARAN is a biopic of Mukund Varadarajan. The film tells the story of upright army officer (Sivakarthikeyan), who leads a group of soldiers to battle against Pakistan in an effort to keep the peace in Kashmir. In

Lucky Bashkar

Writer-director Venky Alturi‘s Telugu-language drama LUCKY BASHKAR showcases the captivating journey of an ordinary man and his triumphs. Set in the 1980s, the film follows the titular banker’s mysterious riches. With Dulquer Salman, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Hyper Aadi, Ayaan Sohan, Saturday, November 2 Doors 2:00 pm | Movie

Defile

Join us at the Rio Theatre for a celebratory screening of the new short film DEFILE, by Brian Sepanzyk. This is the latest project from Olive Room Pictures. Cast and Crew in attendance! A couple’s secluded getaway is suddenly interrupted by a strange family who exposes them to the

Missing From Fire Trail Road (Director in Attendance for Q&A)

A riveting documentary detailing the case of Mary Ellen Johnson-Davis, a Native American woman who disappeared in 2020. Her story exposes how hundreds of indigenous women continue to go missing in the USA, perpetuating trans-generational trauma on Indian reservations. Director Sabrina Van Tassel and Executive Producer Deborah Parker (activist, and

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.

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