Canadian filmmaker Danishka Esterhazy’s (BLACK FIELD, H&G) dystopian, feminist sci-fi fantasy LEVEL 16 has been blowing up genre fests around the world – and returns to the Rio Theatre for its theatrical premiere in March, just in time for Women’s History Month. The film follows sixteen year-old protagonist Vivien, who is trapped in The Vestalis … Read more
Following the death of his wife, Los Angeles police detective Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) becomes reckless and suicidal. When he is reassigned and partnered with Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover), Riggs immediately clashes with the older officer. Together they uncover a massive drug-trafficking ring. As they encounter increasingly dangerous situations, Riggs and Murtaugh begin to form … Read more
Join us for a Friday Late Night Movie screening of director Tomas Alfredson’s highly acclaimed work of romantic horror, LET THE RIGHT ONE IN. Set in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1982, the film follows Oskar, an overlooked and bullied boy, who finds love and revenge through Eli, a beautiful but peculiar girl. (In Swedish with English … Read more
Inspired by the 2005 riots in Paris, French writer-director Ladj Ly’s stirring LES MISERABLES follows Stéphane (Damien Bonnard, STAYING VERTICAL), a recent transplant to the impoverished suburb of Montfermeil, joins the local anti-crime squad. Working alongside his unscrupulous colleagues Chris (Alexis Manenti) and Gwada (Djebril Zonga), Stéphane struggles to maintain order amidst the mounting tensions … Read more
Remember that time that Willow was a super angry, 600 year-old leprechaun who terrorized Jennifer Aniston over a stolen pot of gold in a horror movie before she got famous? Of course you do! Because that movie is LEPRECHAUN, it is awesome, and we’re screening it for your viewing pleasure on St. Patrick’s Day. (Don’t … Read more
Remember that time that Willow was a super angry, 600 year-old leprechaun who terrorized Jennifer Aniston over a stolen pot of gold in a horror movie before she got famous? Of course you do! Because that movie is LEPRECHAUN, it is awesome, and we’re screening it for your viewing pleasure on St. Patrick’s Day. (Don’t … Read more
“Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash.” Join us at the Rio Theatre on Monday, December 5 to celebrate the remarkable life and work of Canadian musician, poet, author, activist, icon and inspiration Leonard Cohen with a double bill honouring his incredible contributions. Documentary … Read more
Join us on Thursday, July 20 for a double double bill bill featuring two (two!) phenomenal titles from director Luc Besson and two (two!) memorable performances from Gary Oldman – LEON: THE PROFESSIONAL at 6:30 pm followed by THE FIFTH ELEMENT at 9:00 pm. LEON: THE PROFESSIONAL Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm Single … Read more
LEO… At the Rio! (Yes, please.) LEO is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, who co-wrote it with Rathna Kumar and Deeraj Vaidy. It is the third film in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe, and is produced by S. S. Lalit Kumar of Seven Screen Studio while Jagadish Palanisamy serves as … Read more
“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. Over four decades, Motörhead frontman … Read more
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