Forever is just the beginning. We’re sinking our teeth into one of the most beloved, most requested franchises we’ve had lately, so whether you’re #TeamJacob or #TeamEdward, get ready to bring on all the the heated sidelong glances and moments of sparkling, yet awkward silences for a bloody good double bill marathon viewing featuring THE … Read more
Deep in the forests of Northern Italy resides the prized white Alba truffle. Desired by the wealthiest patrons in the world, it remains a pungent but rarified mystery. It cannot be cultivated or found, even by the most resourceful of modern excavators. The only souls on Earth who know how to dig it up are … Read more
“You’ve got the touch…” Yes, it’s the one you’ve all been asking for. Yes, it’s been remastered. And yes, it’s happening for one night only (…and, an afternoon – for the children!). Featuring memorable characters – the heroic Autobots, villainous Decepticons, and Unicron, thrilling action and a heartfelt story line, TRANSFORMERS THE MOVIE spans generations. … Read more
Is there anywhere else you’d rather be on Saturday, August 20 at 5:30 pm than at the Rio Theatre, watching Canada’s band The Tragically Hip performing what is sure to be the most epic, memorable, important concert of the year? We didn’t think so, either. We’ll be screening the Hip’s final concert via the CBC, … Read more
On Canada Day, we are tipping our hat to “Canada’s Band” with a screening of The Tragically Hip documentary LONG TIME RUNNING, a concert-fueled chronicle of the emotionally epic now-legendary 2016 tour that captured the heart of the nation. Viewers will be given a unique and exclusive perspective into The Tragically Hip’s world through intimate … Read more
Writer-director Joel Coen struck out on his own in 2021 with THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH, a bold and fierce adaptation of William Shakespeare’s iconic Scottish play, “Macbeth.” The legendary tale of murder, madness, ambition, and wrathful cunning features Oscar-winners Denzel Washinton (currently nominated for his performance here) and Frances McDormand. With Brendon Gleeson, Kathryn Hunter, … Read more
Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Entertainment‘s iconic 1986 centrepiece, THE TOXIC AVENGER, is getting am updated re-telling courtesy of writer-director-actor Macon Blair (GREEN ROOM, BLUE RUIN), who has re-imagined the original story of this unassuming superhero for a new generation. When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage), is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s … Read more
Based on Nobel Prize-winning author Gunter Grass‘ allegorical work of magic realism about the rise of Nazi Germany in the 20th century, director Volker Schlöndorff ‘s notorious film THE TIN DRUM took home the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Picture in 1979. In the free city of Danzig, young Oskar Matzerath, son of a local … Read more
The Rio Theatre is proud to present documentaries MATT SHEPARD IS A FRIEND OF MINE and Oscar winner THE TIMES OF HARVEY MILK on Friday, May 22 – Harvey Milk Day. These two films about two very different individuals in two different decades are each astounding portraits of men who, unwittingly, became icons within not … Read more
Directed by visionary science-fiction animator René Laloux (FANTASTIC PLANET) and designed by the legendary Jean Giraud (a.k.a. Mœbius) THE TIME MASTERS is a visually fantastic foray into existentialist space adventure. After his parents are killed on the dangerous planet Perdide, young Piel (voiced by Frédéric Legros) survives by maintaining radio contact with Jaffar (Jean Valmont), … Read more
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