“HELLo tHERE.” In the second of Tim Burton‘s blockbuster BATMAN films, the legendary hero (Michael Keaton) does battle against the slinky, mysterious Cat Woman (Michelle Pfeiffer) and the diabolically bizarre, sinister Penguin (Danny DeVito). Can Batman (Michael Keaton) battle two formidable foes at once? Especially when one wants to be mayor and the other is … Read more
“I’m a bad, bad girl who needs to be punished.” In honour of Ricki Lake‘s appearance at the Rio Theatre to promote her excellent new documentary WEED THE PEOPLE, we felt like we absolutely had to screen one of the best loved (if not best known) films from one of our most frequently requested directors, … Read more
“I want a woman that will arouse my intellect as well as my loins.” Are you ready to bark like a dog…? A big dog? Join us for a Friday Late Night Movie screening of one of the 80’s biggest comedy blockbusters, starring one of the biggest comedians of that decade – it’s Eddie Murphy … Read more
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Jonah Hill‘s (SUPERBAD, THE WOLF OF WALL STREET) auspicious directorial debut MID90s (which he also wrote) is a smart, funny, sweet and insightful coming-of-age film set in 1990s Los Angeles, where 13-year-old Stevie escapes his turbulent home life by hanging out with a new group of friends he meets at a local … Read more
“Pathetic earthlings… Who can save you now?” Remember that time your favourite band Queen laid down a killer soundtrack for one of the 80s most gloriously insane, over-the-top, inter-galactic superhero movies of ever (or maybe just the 80s)? Of course you do! Because that movie is FLASH GORDON, it’s gonna save every one of us, … Read more
Join us at the Rio Theatre for the BC Premiere of writer-director Matt Frame‘s locally-lensed horror comedy CAMP DEATH III in 2D! Get ready for a crude, corny & Canadian comedy/horror 80’s slasher parody of FRIDAY THE 13TH PART III in 3D – though CAMP DEATH III is proudly presented in two, flat dimensions. This … Read more
Join us at the Rio Theatre for the Rio Grind Film Festival‘s annual Short Film Block, featuring the best of this year’s submissions from Canada and around the world. Saturday, November 24 Doors 3:30 pm | Shorts start at 4:00 pm Advance tickets $12 HERE | $14 at the door *Minors permitted in the balcony. … Read more
Peter S. Beagle‘s iconic 1968 fantasy novel THE LAST UNICORN comes to life in one of the most beloved animated features of the 80s – perfect for movie lovers of all ages! Directors Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass’ (the team behind numerous 70s-era children’s Holiday staples) THE LAST UNICORN features the star-studded vocal talents … Read more
Join us at the Rio Theatre‘s Rio Grind Film Festival on Saturday, November 24 for the Canadian Premiere of director James Bickert’s locally-lensed AMAZON HOT BOX. An American college student named Penny is erroneously apprehended during a dissident round-up in the banana republic of Rattica. She is incarcerated into the island penal system overseen by … Read more
After a shooting at a police funeral, a reclusive ex-cop and members of his militia must interrogate one another to find the rogue gunmen before copycat attacks start a nationwide war between cops and citizen vigilantes. As suspicions mount within the group, the militiamen find their trust — and their tempers— stretched to capacity in … Read more
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