Movies
180 Degrees South: Hosted by Jeff Johnson
Join Jeff Johnson for an exclusive screening of 180 Degrees South, a film by Chris Malloy that retraces the epic 1968 journey of Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia. Jeff will host a question-and-answer session after the film, and conclude the evening with never-before-seen footage from the making of
Josh Fox: “How to Let Go of the World” Vancouver Film Premiere
Following its World Premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Josh Fox (GASLAND) is bringing his latest documentary HOW TO LET GO OF THE WORLD AND LOVE ALL THE THINGS CLIMATE CAN’T CHANGE to Vancouver as part of his ‘Let Go and Let Love’ tour. Fox continues to
AwayDays Adidas Skate Film
Adidas Skateboarding presents the official trailer for its highly anticipated first full-length feature skate film showcasing the Global & Int’l team. World Premiere Tour – May 2016 May 21st – 2 Screenings! Doors 6:30pm Show 7:00pm (All ages) Doors 8:30pm Show 9:00pm (19+) This is a free event, first come
The Boy and the Beast
The latest feature film from award-winning Japanese director Mamoru Hosoda (SUMMER WARS, WOLF CHILDREN): When Kyuta, a young orphan living on the streets of Shibuya, stumbles into a fantastic world of beasts, he’s taken in by Kumatetsu, a gruff, rough-around-the-edges warrior beast who’s been searching for the perfect apprentice. Despite
Elstree 1976
ELSTREE 1976: A documentary about ten very different lives connected by having appeared onscreen wearing masks or helmets in STAR WARS. Director Jon Spira’s not-just-for-fans documentary explores the lives of the actors and extras behind one of the most celebrated franchises in cinematic history, which spans from George Lucas’ original
Sing Street
From director John Carney (ONCE, BEGIN AGAIN), SING STREET takes us back to 1980s Dublin seen through the eyes of a 14-year-old boy named Conor (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) who is looking for a break from a home strained by his parents’ relationship and money troubles, while trying to adjust to his
The Wicker Man
Not. The. Bees. Nicolas Cage provides one of his most inspired, Nicolas Cage-iest performances ever in director Neil LaBute’s “unintentionally hilarious” 2006 remake of the 1973 British cult-horror classic. Set on a remote, mysterious island in the Pacific Northwest (aka Bowen Island,
Michelangelo Antonioni’s Blow-Up (Remaster!)
As part of Italian Heritage Month in Vancouver and in celebration of Italian Day on the Drive (Sunday, June 10), the Rio Theatre is programming screenings of select Italian titles in June. On Sunday, June 10 – after you’re done noshing on canoli and strolling on
L’Avventura
“L’AVVENTURA gave me one of the most profound shocks I’ve ever had at the movies.” – Martin Scorsese As part of Italian Heritage Month in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre has included screenings of select Italian titles in June, including a night dedicated to one of Italy’s most famous cinematic exports:
Radiohead: Meeting People Is Easy
“This is what you get when you mess with us.” Can you believe that Radiohead’s seminal album OK COMPUTER is celebrating 20 years of alt-rock (whatever that is) greatness…? Neither can we! To note this musical milestone, join us at the Rio Theatre for a special screening of director Grant