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Lemmy

“More than any other rock musician, he is the baddest motherfucker in the world.” – Dave Grohl Raise a glass (or two, or three) and toast the life of one of the music world’s most innovative artists and genuine rock heroes, Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister, with the phenomenal documentary LEMMY.

Legend

“No Good without Evil. No Love Without Hate. No Innocence without Lust. I am Darkness.”   In 1985, director Ridley Scott‘s went deep into the world of phantasmagoric cinematic sci-fi fantasy with Legend, a bleak yet beautiful adventure film that has since emerged as a true cult-classic for Children of

Legend

The Rio Theatre’s Friday Late Night Movie series continues on January19 with an 80’s fan-favourite that has long been on our list of audience requests, Ridley Scott‘s darkly romantic fantasy fable LEGEND. While not recognized as a commercial triumph upon its release in 1985, the film has grown into a

Legally Blonde

Elle Woods has it all. She’s the president of her sorority, a Hawaiian Tropic girl, Miss June in her campus calendar, and, above all, a natural blonde. She dates the cutest fraternity boy on campus and wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But, there’s just one

Led Zeppelin: The Song Remains the Same

Making Saturday night plans? We’ve got nothing but a whooooole lotta love for Led Zeppelin‘s legendary concert film THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME, featuring the iconic British band’s 1973 appearances at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Interspersed throughout the epic concert footage are behind-the-scenes moments with the band, colorfully

League of Exotique Dancers

Join us at the Rio Theatre for one of 2016’s most highly anticipated documentaries, director Ramu Rau’s exploration of burlesque, THE LEAGUE OF EXOTIQUE DANCERS. Currently slated as the Opening Night Film at this year’s Hot Docs International Film Festival in Toronto, THE LEAGUE OF EXOTIQUE DANCERS will also be

Le Samouraï (4K Restoration)

In a career-defining performance, the late, great Alain Delon plays Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts. After carrying out a flawlessly planned hit, Jef finds himself caught between a persistent police investigator and a ruthless employer, and not even his armor of fedora and trench coat can protect

Lawrence of Arabia (2022 Restoration)

“He was the most extraordinary man I ever knew.” The epic of all epics, British director David Lean‘s triumphant masterpiece Lawrence of Arabia nobly retains its status in the pantheon of cinema as one of, if not the greatest film ever made – and for good reason. Join

Lavalantula

Join us at the Rio July 20th for the premier of Lavalantula Doors 8:45pm/ Movie 9:15pm Tickets $8 in advance/ $10 at the door Advance tickets available at riotheatretickets.ca +19 with 2 pieces of ID All ages welcome on the balcony Fully licensed venue     Synopsis: After a dormant

Late Night with the Devil

October 31, 1977. Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts a syndicated late night talk show ‘Night Owls’ that has long been a trusted companion to insomniacs around the country. A year after the tragic death of Jack’s wife, ratings have plummeted. Desperate to turn his fortunes around, Jack plans a

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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