Movies
The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: Footloose (1984)
“You won’t get any dancing here, it’s illegal.” The Gentlemen Hecklers return to the Rio Theatre on Wednesday, August 14 to cut loose (and kick off their Sunday shoes) when they present the ultimate game of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon – the 1980s pop-culture classic
The Northlander
Join us at the Rio Theatre for the BC Premiere of Raven Banner’s THE NORTHLANDER, Benjamin Ross Hayden‘s Alberta-lensed, breakout dystopian sci-fi fantasy being lauded as one of, “indigineous cinema’s most important films” (Vice Magazine). Visionary director Hayden – who, at 25, was the youngest filmmaker to ever receive funding
Indie Animation Double Feature! Pear Cider and Cigarettes (Oscar-nominee Robert Valley in Attendance!) + Nova Seed
Join us to celebrate some of the best in hand-drawn Canadian animation with a double feature of two fantastic offerings from 2016, including Robert Valley‘s Oscar-nominated PEAR CIDER AND CIGARETTES (which enjoyed its theatrical premiere at the Rio earlier this year) and Nick DiLiberto‘s astonishing NOVA SEED (which screened as
Looking for Infinity: El Camino
An immersive voyage along the ancient pilgrimage El Camino De Santiago. Director Aaron Leaman‘s LOOKING FOR INFINITY: EL CAMINO is an emotionally driven documentary chronicling a group of people all at turning points in their lives, relatable to anyone searching for their own path. For all of those who are
Blood Diner
Join us for a very special Friday Late Night Movie screening of director Jackie Kong‘s BLOOD DINER, presented in partnership with the Northwest Horror Show. BLOOD DINER is a classic, very fun (and very 80s) throwback to HG Lewis‘ ‘Bloodfeast’ about two brothers who operate a diner… That
Heel Kick!
“Two backyard wrestlers decide to go pro. Unfortunately for them… they suck.” Join us for the exclusive Vancouver screenings of HEEL KICK!, on Tuesday, April 4 and Saturday, April 8. Both shows will feature a Q&A with the producers and stars, as well as an
The Salesman
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi (A Separation) was recently awarded his second Best Foreign Language Oscar (this time in absentia, out of solidarity for those whose movement into the US has been compromised) for the politically subversive THE SALESMAN. In keeping with his growing body of exceptional work, this film too
Moonlight
Easily one of 2016’s most memorable and important films, director Barry Jenkins‘ luminous MOONLIGHT had been an audience and critical darling for months, and was recently honoured with three Oscars – including Best Supporting Actor for Mahershala Ali, Best Adapted Screenplay, and (of course) Best Picture. A timeless coming-of-age story
Paterson
Jim Jarmusch lends his seamless eye to the majesty of the mundane in the melancholic comedy-drama PATERSON, which offers star Adam Driver (SILENCE, HBO’s GIRLS) a solid vehicle for this quiet, thoughtful character study of a bus driver with an uncanny knack for seeing the poetry of life in the
Sister, Daughter Screening + Live Performances
Join Director/Actor Nathaniel Arcand, Co-star Curtis Talon Ahenakew and more to share the first local screening of the award winning short film Sister, Daughter. Live performances by Friends of Change and Enter-Tribal. Doors 12:30pm/ Event start 1pm Q&A with autograph and photo opportunity after the screening. 18+ as this