Movies

Big Trouble in Little China

“It’s all in the reflexes…” The Rio Theatre‘s Friday Late Night Movie series continues with John Carpenter‘s insanely fun and totally 80s martial arts-filled action fantasy BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA. Don’t forget to come wearing your tank top tucked into your jeans with no belt. Carpenter’s “muse”

Big Picnic

Ukrainian comedy BIG PICNIC is about uniting and becoming a powerful force in the face of a common threat, despite all the differences of one’s lifestyle and principles. The film tells the story of the Nalyvaichenkos and the Drahomanovs families, who decide to have a barbecue outing on a

Big Fight in Little Chinatown

BIG FIGHT IN LITTLE CHINATOWN is a story of community resistance and resilience. Set against the backdrop of the COVID pandemic and an unprecedented rise in anti-Asian racism, the documentary takes us into the lives of residents, businesses and community organizers whose neighborhoods are facing active erasure. Coast

Big and Small Rescue Society Presents Heartland Reggae

Did you know dogs prefer Reggae? It’s a fact. Big and Small Rescue Society is hosting a viewing of HEARTLAND REGGAE. This indie documentary classic was directed by Jim Lewis and  explores the heyday of Bob Marley and the many other reggae talent of his era. Enjoy

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“Be careful what you wish for…” Join us in raising a #WomensHistoryMonth glass to the late, great, and incredibly talented actress and filmmaker Penny Marshall, who passed away in 2018. In 1988, Marshall made history as the first female director of a film to surpass the $100 million mark with

Bif Naked LIVE

Bif Naked is a force of nature. A poet, a fighter, and a rock ‘n’ roll icon, she’s spent her career rewriting the rules, smashing barriers, and inspiring generations with her unapologetic voice and fearless authenticity. BIF NAKED is the definitive documentary on the life and career of one of

Bhola Shankar CANCELLED

Bhola Shankar (Chiranjeevi) is a former gangster who arrives in Kolkata with his adopted sister Radha (Keerthy Suresh) for her education and also on a personal mission to hunt down a crime network who were responsible for the death of Radha’s family. Sunday, August 13 CANCELLED

Bheemla Nayak

Sunday, February 27 Final Screening! Doors 9:15 pm | Movie 9:45 pm *Please arrive on time. Start time subject to change. Kids Under 7 (FREE) / Kids 7-15 $15 Regular tickets $27 Advance tickets HERE *Online ticket sales end one hour before showtime. Tickets

Bhagavanth Kesari

Nelakonda Bhagavanth Kesari is adamant about getting even with a powerful businessman who cost him money. He is prepared to square off against the formidable foe and resolve their issues amicably. With Nandamuri Balakrishna, Kajal, Sreeleela, Arjun Rampal. Wednesday, October 18 Vancouver Premiere Doors 2:20 pm |

Beyond The Woods (Vancouver Premiere!)

Vancouver-based writer-director Brayden DeMorest-Purdy‘s taught psychological thriller BEYOND THE WOODS follows Detective Reeves, who is investigating the death of a local woman named Laura Bennett, and the subsequent disappearance of her brother, Jack. The suspect at hand is Laura’s husband Andrew, who seems to be the only one to know

About The Rio

Voted the #1 Independent Theatre in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre is a multimedia venue featuring arthouse, mainstream and cult-classic cinemas as well as live entertainment. Built in 1938, the Rio has been fully restored with a state of the art digital projector, surround sound, a huge stage and 420 luxurious seats.

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