“The music made him do it!” Join us at the Rio Theatre on Monday, October 28 for a Brian De Palma double bill featuring a 50th Anniversary screening of the 1974 rock opera THE PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE followed by the new 4K restoration of CARRIE. De Palma’s cult-classic is a fan-favourite rock opera that … Read more
The Rio Grind Film Festival runs this November 16th – 19th 2017. Featuring the hottest new, International, Horror, Sci Fi, Action, Fantasy, Cult and Grind house features and short films that are traditionally overlooked by the regular festival circuit. These are some of the most eagerly anticipated and critically acclaimed new films from the international … Read more
“I have crossed oceans of time to find you…” Francis Ford Coppola‘s gorgeously goth, Oscar-winning adaptation of Bram Stoker‘s iconic novel stars Gary Oldman in the title role as a nocturnal immortal who leaves the captive Jonathan Harker (Keanu Reeves) and Transylvania for London in search of Mina Harker — the spitting image of Dracula’s … Read more
FACTION INTRODUCES “THIS IS HOME” FEATURE LENGTH SKI FILM THIS IS HOME. A journey to find what makes us skiers. THIS IS HOME is the first full-length feature film from the Faction Collective. From Europe to the US and back again, we follow our athletes as they return to their respective bases around the world … Read more
– CALLING ALL FILMMAKERS – ANNOUNCING THE LAUNCH OF #Crazy8sFilms18 Crazy8s wants to see your brilliant short film idea! We can help you make it in just 8 days. ON-LINE REGISTRATION STARTS SEPT 20 at http://crazy8s.film/ NEW THIS YEAR: CRAZY8s PITCH E-BOOK FOR SALE STARTING SEPT 20 #Crazy8sFilms18 INFO SESSION & PITCH REGISTRATION Sunday, October 15th Noon … Read more
East Van Entertainment is pleased to announce the premiere of THE DRIVE Season 2 on October 15th. The premiere will take place here at The Rio Theatre… the Heart of East Van. THE DRIVE is an online drama series showcasing Vancouver artists and the Commercial Drive neighbourhood. When six roommates living on Commercial Drive in the bohemian heart of … Read more
“Beware the moon…” In John Landis‘ (ANIMAL HOUSE, THE BLUES BROTHERS) Oscar-winning 80’s horror-comedy AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, David (David Naughton) and Jack (Griffin Dunne) star as American college students whose backpacking trip through Britain takes an unexpected turn – after a large wolf attacks them. David survives with a bite, but Jack is … Read more
LET’S PLAY TWO is a documentary film that chronicles alterna-icon Pearl Jam’s legendary performances at Wrigley Field during the Chicago Cubs historic 2016 season. With Chicago being a hometown to frontman Eddie Vedder, Pearl Jam has forged a relationship with the city, the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field that is unparalleled in the world of … Read more
On Canada Day, we are tipping our hat to “Canada’s Band” with a screening of The Tragically Hip documentary LONG TIME RUNNING, a concert-fueled chronicle of the emotionally epic now-legendary 2016 tour that captured the heart of the nation. Viewers will be given a unique and exclusive perspective into The Tragically Hip’s world through intimate … Read more
“Molly, you in danger, gurl.” Come see folks who wrote jokes for Mystery Science Theater 3000 provide live, hilarious commentary for one of the 90s biggest supernatural romantical thrillers, GHOST, starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Oscar-winner Whoopi Goldberg. (In case you forgot: Patrick Swayze (Sam) and Demi Moore (Molly) star as a pottery-making, crazy-in-love … Read more
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