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Reality Bites (20th Anniversary Screening!)

“Évian is ‘naïve’ spelled backward.” In the 25 years (!) since its release, director Ben Stiller‘s Gen-X-flavoured romantic comedy REALITY BITES has taken on a life of its own and become a beloved cult-classic touchstone/time capsule for anyone who came of age (or, didn’t) during the 1990’s. Infinitely quotable and

American Sniper

Tickets $8 in advance/ $10 at the door $6 at the door for cheap date movie night on Mondays A Navy SEAL recounts his military career, which includes more than 150 confirmed kills. U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) takes his sole mission — protect his comrades — to

Highway of Tears: International Women’s Day

Following a sold out screening of  the movie at the Vancity Theatre on March 7th, a special screening on Sunday March 8th, Highway of Tears will screen here at the Rio Theatre for International Women’s Day. Tickets available through Eventbrite, for ticket purhcases, click HERE In Canada, more than

The Last Waltz (1978)

Universally hailed as one of “the best concert films ever made,” director Martin Scorsese’s THE LAST WALTZ chronicles the final, farewell performance of legendary Canadian rockers the Band on Thanksgiving Day, 1976. A musical delight that is as fresh today as it was upon its release in 1978, the film

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (40th Anniversary Screening)

“At the end of the Earth lies the beginning of vengeance…” Logically, there’s probably no better time for a screening of what is, arguably, the best STAR TREK movie than its anniversary, is there? Join us on Monday, June 13 for a 40th Anniversary, encore screening of STAR

Princess Mononoke (2025 Restoration)

There is no better way to appreciate the magic of Studio Ghibli than on the big screen! In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Studio Ghibli, GKIDS presents Oscar-winning director Hayao Miyazaki’s epic, hand-drawn  fantasy masterpiece PRINCESS MONONOKE in a brand new restoration. Almost thirty years after its

Kids Culture Film Series presents Felix

Doors open at 1:15 / Film 1:45pm Rated G. Ages 8+ Advisory: bullying, consumption of alcohol, alcoholism discussed, parental death discussed, religious references, mild language, gun seen in flashback sequence. Tickets $8 adults / $5 kids  – BUY HERE $9 adults /$6  kids at the door

Mamoru Oshii’s GHOST IN THE SHELL 1 & 2 Double Bill

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday January 25th for a double dose of awesome anime, featuring Mamoru Oshii’s phenomenal GHOST IN THE SHELL (1995) and its equally impressive sequel, INNOCENCE (2005). All ages welcome in the balcony! GHOST IN THE SHELL (1995) Doors 6:30pm /

Empire Records (25th Anniversary Screening!)

Damn the man. The hilariously adorable 90s cult favourite EMPIRE RECORDS is turning 25 (!) this month, so we’re gonna celebrate like it’s Rex Manning Day (it’s not – but you knew that) by giving it the big screen treatment it so richly deserves. Featuring a

Edward Scissorhands

“You see, before he came down here, it never snowed. And afterwards, it did. If he weren’t up there now… I don’t think it would be snowing. Sometimes, you can still catch me dancing in it.” Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder make all kinds of movie magic in

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.

1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

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