Movies

The 4:30 Movie (With Kevin Smith LIVE Q&A)

The Rio Theatre is excited to welcome back our old friend / “Patron Saint,” filmmaker Kevin Smith, for the Canadian Premiere of his 16th feature film, THE 4:30 MOVIE. Following the screening, Kevin will be joining us on stage to talk about the film for a conversation and Q&A session.

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (Remaster!)

One of the greatest kung-fu films of all time is making its way back to the big screen… With the fury of 1,000 fists! After a deadly attack from anti-Ching patriots, San Te (the legendary Gordon Liu of KILL BILL) devotes himself to learning the martial arts under the guidance

The 21st Annual Animation Show of Shows

The ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS, a curated selection of the “best of the best” animated short films created by students and professionals around the world, returns to theaters across North America this fall. Featuring 10 films from seven countries, the 2020 edition of the program

The 20th Annual Animation Show of Shows

Returning to the Rio Theatre for its fourth year, the ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS will present 15 thought-provoking, poignant, and very funny animated shorts from around the world. In a year when the best and worst of human nature has been on constant display, the works in this year’s show

The 19th Annual Animation Show of Shows

For the third straight year, The Rio Theatre is excited to welcome the return of one of our favourite annual movie events – the 19th edition of Ron Diamond’s wonderfully curated ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS, an eclectic mix featuring 16 exceptional and inspiring animated shorts from around the world.

The 18th Annual Animation Show of Shows

ACME FILMWORKS PRESENTS THE 18TH ANNUAL ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS   The ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS returns for its second year in theaters (and at the Rio!) with 12 charming family-friendly films. Highlights include About a Mother, a new folktale with echoes of Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree, Disney/Pixar’s

The 17th Annual Animation Show of Shows

After two FANtastic shows in early November, The Rio Theatre is pleased to present encore screenings of the acclaimed ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS on November 15 at 1:30 pm and November 19 at 6:30 pm. All ages OK! Now in its 17th year, THE ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS is one

That’s It for Today

By baking his favorite dessert – coconut cubes, the siblings manage to lure their eldest brother back home. Time seems to cease to exist, and a tale of happy people unfolds. Seemingly ordinary summer days turn extraordinary. In love with life, they elevate reality above the ground, dispersing any and

Thank You Very Much

Andy Kaufman‘s provocative comedy often outraged audiences, challenging them to confront their own presumptions. Through never-before-seen footage and intimate recollections, filmmaker Alex Braverman explores Kaufman’s brief but impactful life and career. As the lines between performance and reality blur in our present age, Kaufman’s genius resonates more than ever. “Arguably

TGR Presents: Make Believe

Get ready Vancouver! On Thursday, October 15, join Teton Gravity Research (TGR) at the Rio Theatre to get hyped for winter with our new ski and snowboard film MAKE BELIEVE on the big screen. Thursday, October 15 Early Show    

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

Phone: 604.879.3456

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