Alright, alright, alright! Why go cruising the strip or climbing the moontower when you could spend it at your favourite indie movie theatre instead? Join us at the Rio Theatre for a slice of cult-classic nostalgia that celebrates the best day of high school you never had: Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused. As fresh today … Read more
“All I’m saying is that if I ever start referring to these as the best years of my life – remind me to kill myself” Alright, alright, alright! Why go cruising the strip or climbing the water tower on a Friday night when you could spend it at your favourite indie movie theatre instead? Join … Read more
George A. Romero’s DAY OF THE DEAD, the apocalyptic final chapter of the ultimate zombie trilogy, returns for its 40th Anniversary! Whole generations of horror lovers had never seen any of Romero’s zombie classics at a theatre or drive-in, but in November 2021 Red Band Releasing started helping book the original DAWN OF THE DEAD … Read more
Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of George A. Romero’s DAWN OF THE DEAD as it was meant to be seen – on the big screen! Long heralded as one of the greatest, most influential horror films of all time, the classic cinematic shocker has been one of the most requested theatrical revival titles from fright fans … Read more
A special FREE Vancouver premiere screening of David Lynch’s “Meditation Creativity Peace” documentary, featuring exclusive sneak peeks, autographed prize giveaways and a few surprises! Doors 6pm/ Show 7PM & 9:30pm 7pm RSVP list is full so hopefuls are welcome to come down and sign up when doors open for the additional screening. An additional screening … Read more
“Hey, pretty girl, time to wake up.” The Rio Theatre is pleased to present a very special, 20th Anniversary screening of David Lynch‘s sexy, dreamlike and twisty neo-noir MULHOLLAND DRIVE – with singer Rebekah Del Rio performing live and participating in a Q&A on Wednesday, July 13. Lynch wrote and directed this story about two … Read more
“He who controls the Spice, controls the universe!” The Rio Theatre’s Friday Late Night Movie series continues on April 26 with David Lynch‘s notoriously polarizing 1984 oddity, DUNE. Based on Frank Herbert‘s epic novel, the story was famously deemed “unadaptable” for years before Lynch’s infamous foray. Mocked by some and genuinely revered by others, Lynch’s … Read more
“I am not an animal! I am a human being! I.. am… a… man!” With this poignant second feature, David Lynch brought his atmospheric visual and sonic palette to a notorious true story set in Victorian England. When the London surgeon Frederick Treves (Anthony Hopkins) meets the freak-show performer John Merrick (John Hurt), who has … Read more
An intimate journey through the formative years of American auteur David Lynch’s life, this riveting portrait explores how the formative experiences of his youth led him to become the artist he is today. The film includes archival footage and home movies, as well as interviews with Lynch as he paints in his studio. From his … Read more
You thought you knew him. With unflinching honesty, self-examination, fear, exuberance and an unshakable belief in family and the transformative nature of music, singer-songwriter David Crosby shares his often challenging journey as he opens up about love, his career, and life’s regrets in this docu-portrait from producer Cameron Crowe. Featuring interviews with Crosby, Crowe, Jackson … Read more
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