Zed, a young British rapper, is about to start his first world tour, when a crippling illness strikes him down, and he is forced to move back in with his family. He tries to find himself between an international music career and Pakistani family traditions. Starring musician and Oscar-nominee Riz Ahmed (THE SOUND OF METAL) … Read more
Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, April 16, as we tip our (bowler) hat to filmmaker Charlie Chaplin – on what would have been his 124th birthday – with a family-friendly screening of MODERN TIMES. A pioneering master of physical comedy in the silent era, Chaplin’s legendary genius is on full display in … Read more
To the Dutch, cycling is as normal as breathing. They don’t think about it, they just do it. Perhaps the fact that they don’t think about it is the key to the bicycle’s success there. But because they do not give cycling a second thought, they don’t really know what the deeper needs of cyclists … Read more
MOBY DOC is a surrealist biographical documentary narrated by Moby as he reflects on his turbulent personal life and iconic music from underground punk bands to chart-topping solo artist, and from struggling addict to vegan activist. Featuring interviews with David Lynch and David Bowie, along with extraordinary concert footage, utilizing a unique blend of re-enactments, … Read more
Kiwi journalist and filmmaker David Farrier (TICKLED, DARK TOURIST) unwittingly stumbles into a game of cat and mouse with a mystery man creating havoc in his neighborhood, wheel-clamping cars at a local antique store. That clamper was Michael Organ. When the owner of the shop this wheel clamper patrols denies knowing him, Farrier becomes even … Read more
Pongal 2024 is coming to the Rio Theatre! The Tamil-language action crime drama film MISSION: CHAPTER 1 is headed to the Rio Theatre on January 13. MISSION: CHAPTER 1 is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language sci-fi thriller film co-directed by Vijay and A.L. Vijay, and stars star Arun Vijay, Amy Jackson, and Nimisha Sajayan. Saturday, January … Read more
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 former Vice Chairwoman of the … Read more
Miss Shetty is a feminist who wishes to spend her life as a single. But on the other hand, Polishetty wanted to be in a committed relationship. How they connected and what happens in their life is the main crux of the film. With Anushka Shetty, Naveen Polishetty. Saturday, September 9 Doors 1:30 pm | … Read more
The time: 1814. The place: Edo, now known as Tokyo. A much accomplished artist of his time and now in his mid-fifties, Tetsuzo can boast clients from all over Japan, and tirelessly works in the garbage-loaded chaos of his house-atelier. He spends his days creating astounding pieces of art, from a giant-size Bodhidharma portrayed on … Read more
“Describe your perfect date…?” Join us at the Rio Theatre for a 25th Anniversary screening of MISS CONGENIALITY on Friday, April 25… It’s the perfect date, because it’s it’s not too hot, not too cold. All you need is a light jacket. The full range of Sandra Bullock‘s magnetic charisma and comedic chops are on … Read more
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