“More human than human is our motto.” In 2007, director Ridley Scott released BLADE RUNNER: The Final Cut, the “definitive” edition (the work-print feature version), which has since been remastered for theatrical release. Catch it in all its director approved, futuretastic, digital sci-fi glory on the big screen – the way nature intended. Harrison Ford … Read more
You asked for it Rio Theatre movie goers and we’re bringing it to you: Double Bill: BLADE RUNNER: The Final Cut & BLADE RUNNER 2049. It’s double the blades, double the running at special Double Bill pricing happening Sunday, May 18th! In 2017, Canadian director Denis Villeneuve unleashed one of the most anticipated sequels of all time, BLADE … Read more
Legendary (not to mention prolific) Japanese writer-director Takashi Miike has marked his 100th feature (!) as one of his hands-down best – a feast for the eyes, BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL is an utterly sweeping, fantasy-fueled samurai action-adventure epic. Takuya Kimura stars as Manji, a highly skilled samurai warrior who becomes cursed with immortality following … Read more
Before there was BLACK PANTHER… There was BLADE. Join us for a Friday Late Night Movie screening of the Marvel origin story you’ve been dying to see on the big screen… Wesley Snipe stars as Blade, a half-vampire, half-mortal man who becomes a protector of the mortal race – all while slaying evil vampires. When … Read more
Hollywood Thriller BLACKWAY opens across North America On June 13th it plays here at The Rio Theatre Starring Anthony Hopkins, Julia Stiles and Ray Liotta Doors at 6pm / Movie starts 7pm Tickets $10 in advance/ $12 at the door Online tickets available by clicking HERE or at the Box Office *Minors OK in balcony. Must … Read more
From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee and the producing team behind GET OUT comes another provocative exploration of American race relations – and an incredible, true story of an American hero. Set in the midst of the 1970s civil rights movement, the film follows Ron Stallworth (John David Washington), determined to make a name for himself … Read more
Every era has its visionaries, and BLACKBERRY investigates the brilliance of the individuals that invented the world’s first smartphone. Recounting the Canadian company’s humble yet chaotic rise to market dominance, the film is a darkly comedic telling of the tragic tale of a busines that revolutionized the way we communicate – before swiftly plummeting into … Read more
I just want to be perfect. A psychological thriller set in the world of New York City ballet, BLACK SWAN stars Natalie Portman (who took home a much deserved Best Actress Oscar) as Nina, a featured dancer who finds herself locked in a web of competitive intrigue with a new rival at the company (Mila … Read more
We couldn’t think of a better way to mark Italian Day on the Drive (Sunday, June 14) than with a film festival showcasing some of our favourite Italian films. Join us at the Rio for four nights dedicated to a fantastic selection of classic films spanning decades and genres. Special thanks to our partners,Il Centro … Read more
Writer-director Ryan Coogler‘s epic origin story BLACK PANTHER made box office history in 2018 as the first major Black superhero origin story in the famed Marvel universe, equally embraced by audiences and critics alike. Featuring outstanding performances by an all-star cast (including Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Daniel Kaluuya, Angela Bassett and more), the … Read more
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