RBG (Final Screening)

Join us at the Rio Theatre on October 4 as we toast the late, great Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a final, encore screening of the 2018 documentary portrait on the life and legacy of this pioneer and leader in her field, RBG. The film details how, inspired by the lawyers who defended free speech during … Read more

The Deadpool Double Bill

Dreams really do come true! Join us at the Rio Theatre on Monday, June 25 for a complimentary Deadpool Double Bill event unlike anything Vancouver has ever experienced… This complimentary event is presented in association with the BC Film and Television Industry with the City of Vancouver as a generous showing of their thanks and … Read more

Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation (A #SavetheRio Fundraiser!)

Our friends Spike & Mike are creating a specially curated night of animated goodness – just for the Rio Theatre! All proceeds to directly benefit the #SavetheRio fund. Saturday, July 28 Doors 10:45 pm | Show 11:15 pm Advance tickets $15 HERE | $18 at the door *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar … Read more

Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?

Producer Genki Kawamura follows up his mega-hit YOUR NAME with another tale of star-crossed teenage lovers with a sci-fi fantasy twist. Shy Norimichi and fast-talking Yusuke, are goo-goo-eyed over the same elusive classmate, Nazuna. But Nazuna, unhappy over her mother’s decision to remarry and leave their countryside town, plans to run away and has secretly … Read more

Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary #SavetheRio Fundraiser

Join us at the Rio Theatre for a #SavetheRio fundraiser event that is gonna revel in and revisit one of the best single-season TV shows to ever hit the airwaves: FREAKS AND GEEKS. Premiering in 1999, the now iconic 80s coming-of-age high school comedy only ever aired 12 of its original 18 episodes, yet its … Read more

Five Deadly Venoms (40th Anniversary Remaster!)

The film that launched generations of kung fu acolytes, a popular film series and a few thousand rap songs, this iconic film will also have KILL BILL fans experiencing serious déjà vu. Known as one of the greatest kung-fu movies ever made, FIVE DEADLY VENOMS follows the adventure that ensues after the Poison Clan’s dying … Read more

Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter (40th Anniversary)

Enter, if you dare, the Rio Theatre on just another average, probably rainy, East Van, Thursday the 12th. But if you survive the night and a machete swing or two, you’ll emerge and have survived, FRIDAY THE 13th (Part IV: The Final Chapter… but not really. Thanks franchising.). Another year of massacres and another candle … Read more

Napoleon Dynamite (20th Anniversary Screening)

“Vote for me, and all your wildest dreams will come true.” Jared Hess‘ sweeeeet feature debut (which he co-wrote) was one of 2004’s sleeper-est comedy hits – following its breakthrough at the Sundance Film Festival, this indie darling went on to gross almost 50 million dollars, established itself as one of the most quotable cult-classics … Read more

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

    Follows a group of high school students growing up in southern California, based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner are looking for a love interest, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone, respectively. The center of the film is held … Read more

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (Remaster!)

One of the greatest kung-fu films of all time is making its way back to the big screen… With the fury of 1,000 fists! After a deadly attack from anti-Ching patriots, San Te (the legendary Gordon Liu of KILL BILL) devotes himself to learning the martial arts under the guidance of Ho Kuang-han, in order … Read more