Movies
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
TGR Presents: ACCOMPLICE
Ready for a new adventure? Teton Gravity Research (TGR) is returning to the Rio Theatre on Thursday, July 16 for the Vancouver premiere of their new mountain bike film ACCOMPLICE. This is the summer stoke we’ve all been waiting for! Even better? We’re doing THREE shows – at 5:45 pm,
Teton Gravity Research Presents Roadless
Teton Gravity Research is back at the Rio on Sunday, November 10th for the premiere for their newest feature length snowboard film, ROADLESS – featuring legends Jeremy Jones, Travis Rice and Bryan Iguchi on a foot-powered mission through some of the most remote