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The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales

From the creators of the Academy Award-nominated ERNEST & CELESTINE comes another hilarious, heartwarming tale of animal misfits destined to become a classic. The countryside isn’t always as calm and peaceful as it’s made out to be, and the animals on this farm are particularly agitated: a fox who mothers

The Bicycle Thief: Italian Nights

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, including

The Beyond: The Composer’s Cut (2022 Restoration)

Don’t go in unless you’re ready to die! From legendary Italian horror maestro Lucio Fulci (ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS) comes the ultimate classic of supernatural terror, THE BEYOND. Inspired from the work of H.P. Lovecraft, Fulci’s gory and surreal “Italian Gothique” masterpiece is the epitome of the “cosmic horror”

The Best of the Best! A Titmouse 5 Second Animation Night #SavetheRio Fundraiser

Wanna help #SavetheRio and enjoy a choice, deep-cut selection of the best of the best of Titmouse Animation‘s annual 5 Second Night? Yes, please! Our friends at Titmouse Animation are curating a very, very special evening featuring the very best of their legendary 5 Second Night short

The Beguiled

Director Sofia Coppola became only the second female director ever to win the coveted Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival for her latest atmospheric drama-thriller THE BEGUILED, adapted from Thomas P. Cullinan‘s 1967 novel of the same name. THE BEGUILED stars Colin Farrell as Cpl. John McBurney, an

The Beehive (Filmmakers in Attendance)

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Wednesday, November 29 for an encore screening  of filmmaker Alexander Lasheras’ buzz-worthy work of Indigenous sci-fi, THE BEEHIVE. This captivating coming-of-age survival tale follows a family facing an unexplainable cosmic event on their farm. When the

The Batman

Batman ventures into Gotham City’s underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator’s plans become clear, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit and bring justice to the abuse of

The Bar Without a Neon Sign

THE BAR WITHOUT A NEON SIGN C.R. Avery’s New Film & Album Friday, January 27 Advance tickets $20 HERE | $22 at the door Doors 4:00 pm | Movie 4:30 pm *Minors permitted. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and

The Banshees of Inisherin

British-Irish writer-director Martin McDonagh struck gold in 2022 with the black tragicomedy THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, which saw him re-uniting with the charismatic IN BRUGES duo Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as two old friends whose relationship takes an unexpected turn. The film was either nominated for or won numerous

The Badass Film Festival

The Fourth Annual International Vancouver Badass Film Festival is coming February 23-25, with events and screenings at The Rio Theatre on February 24th and 25th. Badass IV is highlighted by new films from maverick film legends old and new, and a range of exciting live shows and interactive sessions with

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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