Movies
Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter
In this darkly comedic odyssey, Academy Award nominee Rinko Kikuchi (BABEL, PACIFIC RIM) stars as Kumiko, a frustrated Office Lady whose imagination transcends the confines of her mundane life. Kumiko becomes obsessed with a mysterious, battered VHS tape of a popular film she’s mistaken for a documentary, fixating on a
Krampus
While the holiday season represents the most magical time of year, ancient European folklore warns of Krampus, a horned beast who punishes naughty children at Christmastime. When dysfunctional family squabbling causes young Max (Emjay Anthony) to lose his festive spirit, it unleashes the wrath of the fearsome demon. As Krampus
Koyaanisqatsi
“Koyaanisqatsi” is a Hopi word meaning “Life Out of Balance,” which is both the subtitle and the theme of this intriguing documentary. Godfrey Reggio has woven a hypnotic tapestry of time-lapse photography and Philip Glass’ trademark minimalist soundtrack, which drones the title every chance it gets. The viewer needs no
Kooman: The Night Rider
Indian filmmaker Jeethu Joseph‘s latest is the Malayalam-language thriller KOOMAN: THE NIGHT RIDER, set in a hilly village on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. The village has people of different cultures from both the states. The story is about a strict police officer who relocates there and the subsequent events that
KONELĪNE: our land beautiful
Winner, Best Canadian Feature (Hot Docs 2016) KONELĪNE: our land beautiful is a sensual, cinematic celebration of northwestern British Columbia, and all the dreamers who move across it. This film does not lecture; it surprises with cinematic action and visual poetry. It is a bold experimental film from some of
Kneecap
What better way to mark St. Patrick’s Day at the Rio Theatre than with an Irish movie night? We’re teaming up with our friends at CelticFest Vancouver to present an evening of live, traditional Celtic music and a double bill featuring both the breakout 2024 hit musical
Kitsilano Theatre Company Presents: Focus: Season 1
Kitsilano Theatre Company is run by the theatre program at Kitsilano Secondary School. In high school, wondering what people think and how they perceive you can take over your entire life. Trying to fit in, trying to reinvent yourself, trying to find your true passion or
Kitsilano Theatre Company Presents: Focus Season 2
‘The lives of sixteen people continue to unfold in season two of Focus as the curtains are pulled back to reveal the bigger picture and higher stakes that are at play. All will define their fate but in this endless cycle, which choices will each of the sixteen make? Doors
King Richard
In what may be the standout performance of a prolific and undeniably dynamic career, Will Smith‘s portrayal of Venus and Serena Williams‘ father Richard Williams in KING RICHARD may yet earn him an Oscar. He has dominated his field this year, taking home the top prize from the Golden Globes,
King On Screen
If there’s one thing that Rio Theatre audiences can be relied upon for, it’s turning up for movies that are adapted from the literary works of iconic horror author Stephen King. His influence on the pop-culture landscape is far-reaching to the point of being immeasurable; beyond screening adapted classics like