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Documentary BURROUGHS: THE MOVIE (William S. Burroughs Double Bill)

Join us for an evening celebrating influential beat generation author Wliiam S. Burroughs, featuring the recently remastered re-release of Howard Brookner’s seminal, gritty documentary BURROUGHS: THE MOVIE (1983) and David Cronenberg’s adaptation of Burroughs’ own NAKED LUNCH (1991). Saturday, April 4 BURROUGHS: THE MOVIE (90 mins) Doors 7:00

The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

Back by popular demand! We are holding over THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA on Sunday, May 17th This film will be screened in the original Japanese with English subtitles. THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA Sunday, May 17 Doors 2:30 / Movie 3:00

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

What would Brian Boitano do? The creators of SOUTH PARK (Matt Stone, Trey Parker) scored a surprising hat-trick with the feature-length version of their hugely popular animated TV series: It was a box office hit, the critics loved it, and they scored much-deserved Best Original Song Oscar nod for ‘Blame

Sixteen Candles (John Hughes Double Bill)

It’s time to raid Barry Manilow’s wardrobe. John Hughes’ iconic masterpiece THE BREAKFAST CLUB is celebrating 30 years in movie-lover detention, and to mark the occasion we’re screening both it and SIXTEEN CANDLES on Friday, April 3. In addition to this newly restored 4K print of THE BREAKFAST CLUB, we’ll

The Breakfast Club (John Hughes Double Bill)

It’s time to raid Barry Manilow’s wardrobe. John Hughes’ iconic masterpiece THE BREAKFAST CLUB is celebrating 30 years in movie-lover detention, and to mark the occasion we’re screening both it and SIXTEEN CANDLES on Friday, April 3. In addition to this newly restored 4K print of THE BREAKFAST CLUB, we’ll

Kids Culture Film Series presents: Wadjda

KIDS CULTURE FILM SERIES proudly presents WADJDA The FIRST Feature Film to be shot in Saudi Arabia and by a female director. SUNDAY MARCH 29TH 2:00PM Doors open at 1:15 Rated G Ages 8+ IN ARABIC w/ English Subtitles Tickets: riotheatretickets.ca : Adults $8 / Kids $5 online

David Lynch’s: Meditation Creativity Peace: Vancouver Premiere

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

One River Many Relations: Canadian Premiere

The Just Film Festival is proud to host the Canadian première of this important film here at The Rio Theatre. Join us early for mingling and entertainment by the Solidarity Notes Labour Choir |  Doors at 6:00 pm/ Movie 7pm Tickets are $10 for the evening at the door or free with a festival

The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

Legendary Studio Ghibli co-founder and master storyteller Isao Takahata (GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES, POM POKO) revisits Japan’s most famous folktale in this gorgeous, hand-drawn masterwork, decades in the making. Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into

U2: Rattle and Hum

U2: RATTLE & HUM 9:30pm! ~ As part of a St Patrick’s Day Double Bill with The Commitments 7pm screening ~ Single film tickets $6 advance HERE/ $8 door Double Bill $10 advance HERE/ $14 door All tickets 19+ w/ ID required for bar service. RATTLE

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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