Join us at the Rio Theatre on Wednesday, July 24, as The C.R. Avery Ensemble perform a live original score alongside Charlie Chaplin’s 1921 silent film masterpiece, THE KID. While staying true to the film’s essence, “a picture with a smile, and perhaps – a tear,” Avery and company are bringing something completely new to … Read more
CHANDRAMUKHI 2 – the long-awaited, standalone sequel to 2005 Tamil-language comedy movie – is coming to the Rio Theatre on Sunday, October 1 Directed by P Vasu (who directed the original), CHANDRAMUKHI 2 stars Raghava Lawrence and Kangana Ranaut in the lead roles, and features music composed by Oscar-winner MM Keeravani (RRR), and cinematography by … Read more
From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, CHALLENGERS stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak, Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must … Read more
Fifty years after Tobe Hooper’s THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE shocked the world and forever changed the face of global cinema and popular culture, CHAIN REACTIONS charts the film’s profound impact and lasting influence on five great artists – Patton Oswalt, Takashi Miike, Alexandra Heller- Nicholas, Stephen King, and Karyn Kusama – through early memories, … Read more
Film censor Enid takes pride in her meticulous work, guarding unsuspecting audiences from the deleterious effects of watching the gore-filled decapitations and eye gougings she pores over. Her sense of duty to protect is amplified by guilt over her inability to recall details of the long-ago disappearance of her sister, recently declared dead in absentia. … Read more
Liquidated after discovering a corporate conspiracy, mild-mannered graphic artist Patience Phillips washes up on an island, where she’s resurrected and endowed with the prowess of a cat — and she’s eager to use her new skills … as a vigilante. Before you can say “cat and mouse,” handsome gumshoe Tom Lone is on her tail.
We have the purrrrrfect way to celebrate your favourite feline friends on International Cat Day… With a screening of the utterly charming new feature documentary CATWALK: TALES FROM THE CAT SHOW CIRCUIT, a hi-larious exploration of the colourful world of the competitive cat show circuit in Canada. The documentary follows a season in the lives … Read more
Bringing the joy of cat videos to the masses – and raising money for cats in need. A purrrr-fect family-friendly treat for Mother’s Day! CatVideoFest 2019 is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet powerhouses. … Read more
Meow, meow. Jellicle cats unite! What’s left to be said about CATS that hasn’t already been said? The long-awaited, and much maligned, feature film adaptation of the blockbuster musical CATS lands at the Rio Theatre on Monday, August 8 – International Cat Day! Despite its illustrious pedigree courtesy of Andrew Lloyd Webber and its ridiculously all-star … Read more
“Maggie the cat is alive. I’m alive!” Based on the iconic play by American playwright Tennessee Williams, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF is an intense, absorbing drama centered on a wealthy Southern family’s idiosyncratic dynamics and features two of Hollywood’s greatest legends (Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor) in steamy, sultry, career-high performances. After Brick … Read more
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