Having spent most of his childhood growing up in Juvenile halls and Remand homes, Toby is a stranger to the many faces of man. But falling prey to the cruel world, he is exploited for his mutism as nothing but a tool to foster crime and hatred. Toby’s eccentric character is touched by a ray … Read more
“I am a drag queen!” Elite Manhattan drag queens Vida Boheme (Patrick Swayze) and Noxeema Jackson (Wesley Snipes) impress regional judges in competition, securing berths in the Nationals in Los Angeles. When the two meet pathetic drag novice Chi-Chi Rodriguez (John Leguizamo) — one of the losers that evening — the charmed Vida and Noxeema … Read more
CCPA-BC presents “To the Ends of the Earth” – Doors open at 6:30 pm Film starts at 7 pm, followed by Q & A – Tickets are $10. Available at http://www.ccpabc.ca/film2017 Admission is +19 only. No groupons or passes accepted for this screening – – Join us for a screening of the feature documentary, To the Ends … Read more
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view… Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.” Based on Harper Lee‘s semi-autobiographical and Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD remains a classic of American cinema that is as relevant today … Read more
James Cameron’s “Titanic” is an epic, action-packed romance set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the R.M.S. Titanic; the pride and joy of the White Star Line and, at the time, the largest moving object ever built. She was the most luxurious liner of her era — the “ship of dreams” — which ultimately carried … Read more
Titane: A metal highly resistant to heat and corrosion, with high tensile strength alloys, often used inmedical prostheses due to its pronounced biocompatibility. French filmmaker Julia Decournau (whose upcoming film ALPHA received a “thunderous” 12 minute standing ovation at this year’s Cannes Film Festival) became only the second female director to take home the prestigious … Read more
Monty Python animator Terry Gilliams‘ humorous 1981 fantasy TIME BANDITS follows the story of a young boy joins a group of renegade dwarves on an unpredictable journey through time. Gilliam mostly achieves a tricky balancing act in his second feature as sole director, creating a dark, irreverent comedy disguised as a family adventure. Particularly amusing … Read more
TILLU SQUARE is the sequel to the 2022 hit Telugu-language movie DJ TILLU. Starring Siddhu Jonnalagadda and Anupama Parameswaran in prominent roles. It is directed by Mallik Ram, forming part of the crew. Thursday, March 28 Premiere! Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Adult Ticket … Read more
“Freedom is the right of all sentient beings.” Join us at the Rio Theatre in May as we pay tribute to 40 amazing years of one of the most endearing aspects of any 80’s kids’ childhood… The Transformers! Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate 40 years of Transformers action, humour and … Read more
Vancouver, get ready! On Friday, October 21, TGR is returning to the Rio Theatre for the winter kick-off party of the year. Join us to celebrate TGR’s 21st birthday with the one-night only premiere of our new feature length ski and snowboard film, Tight Loose. Whether you are coming for the mellower early show or … Read more
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