Movies
Mustang
Though its often referred to as a “Turkish THE VIRGIN SUICIDES,” director Deniz Gamze Ergüven’s quietly devastating, emotionally bracing, and ultimately nail-biting debut MUSTANG was actually inspired by her own upbringing in France. Led by remarkable performances from an outstanding ensemble, the film beat out some stiff competition to become
Queer History Night
Join us at The Rio April 28th for Queer History Night: Screening “In particular, barbara findlay” Visit the history of this Canadian social justice progress through the remarkable lives of human rights lawyer barbara findlay Q.C. and the army of queer activists who challenged
The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: Cool as Ice
All right STOP, collaborate and LISTEN. The Gentlemen Hecklers are back and presentin’ COOL AS ICE (ice, baybee!) at The Rio Theatre on Wednesday, April 13. To the extreme, the Hecklers are going to rock the mics like vandals while they light up our stage and wax chumps like
Blue Velvet
Like so many movie-lovers around the world, we were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of filmmaker David Lynch, whose contribution to arts and culture is immeasurable. His monumentally beloved catalogue is its own impressive, cinematic legacy rich with old friends and oddball characters who make regular visits upon
The Dark Crystal
“Hold her to you, for she is part of you, as we all are part of each other.” From the genius minds of directors Jim Henson and Frank Oz comes one of the most popular puppet-filled fantasy films ever, not to mention one of our most requested titles
Akira (2020 Restoration)
Based on director Katsuhiro Otomo‘s landmark dystopian manga of the same name, this enduringly popular work of Japanime is a visual feast, featuring epic, hand-drawn cityscapes as a backdrop for a sexy, violent cyberpunk adventure that takes place in the post-apocalyptic city of Neo-Tokyo (in… 2019!). The story follows a
Psycho-Pass Movie
PSYCHO-PASS: THE MOVIE (“Gekijō-ban Psycho-Pass”) is the 2015 Japanese anime science fiction crime film that effectively caps off the wildly successful series of the same name. (Please note: This film screens in Japaense with English subtitles.) PSYCHO-PASS: THE MOVIE Monday, March 28 Doors 6:00 | Movie 6:30pm Single
The Satellite Girl And Milk Cow
Join us at The Rio Sunday April 10th for this special presentation as part of the REEL2REEL FILM FESTIVAL | APRIL 8-15, 2016 SCREENS: Sunday, April 10, 2016 – 14:00. Doors 1:30pm – TICKETS: $9 adult; $6 child, youth, senior; $5 each for groups of 10 or
Monkey King: Hero Is Back
Join us at The Rio Sunday April 10th for this special presentation as part of the Reel2Reel Film Festival | April 8-15, 2016 Sunday, April 10, 2016 – 12:00pm. Doors open at 11:30am. – TICKETS: $9 adult; $6 child, youth, senior; $5 each for groups of 10
The Messenger: Songbird Documentary (w/ David Suzuki!)
“Stunning” – The Hollywood Reporter Imagine a world without birdsong… Join us at the Rio Theatre for a very special Vancouver Bird Week screening of director Su Rynard’s contemplative and visually stunning THE MESSENGER, a documentary that explores our deep-seated connection to birds and warns that the uncertain fate of