The phone is dead. And it’s ringing. Director Scott Derrickson (the writer-director of SINISTER, THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE, and Marvel’s DOCTOR STRANGE) returns to his terror roots with a new horror thriller, THE BLACK PHONE. Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof … Read more
The Rio Theatre is excited to head into our third annual cinematic celebration of Italian Heritage Month in Vancouver with a Friday Late Night Movie screening of horror maestro Dario Argento‘s debut feature (and first foray into the stylish genre known throughout the world as “giallo”), the landmark 1970 film, the tightly-wound whodunit THE BIRD … Read more
A testament to the immense complexity of nature, THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM follows two dreamers and a dog on an odyssey to bring harmony to both their lives and the land. When the barking of their beloved dog Todd leads to an eviction notice from their tiny LA apartment, John and Molly Chester make a … Read more
Directed by Michael Showalter (WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER) and based on the real-life love story of comedian Kumail Nanjiani (SILICONE VALLEY) and comedy writer Emily Gordon (who also both co-wrote the script), THE BIG SICK quietly emerged as one of the sleeper hits of 2017. Nanjiani stars here as a Pakistani comic who meets an … Read more
Hey, MAN!!! Come out to the Rio Sunday December 4 for FilmSoc’s annual BIG LEBOWSKI BZZR Garden!!! It’s totally FREE (except the bzzr and other beverages) and wear a costume to maybe win a prize??? Doors are at 6:00 and the movie will start at 6:30pm 19+ event!
“That’s just, like, your opinion, man.” In 1998, the Coen brothers delivered THE BIG LEBOWSKI into the movie universe, and we’ve all been collectively quoting it ever since. THE BIG LEBOWSKI has really grown into its status as a true “cult classic.” A quirky, quasi-neo-noir story, truly glorious visual sequences, some hilarious dialogue and standout … Read more
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 a family of chicks, a … Read more
We couldn’t think of a better way to mark Italian Day on the Drive than with a film festival showcasing some of our favourite Italian films. Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, June 8 for a full day of film screenings dedicated to a fantastic selection of classic films spanning decades and genres, … Read more
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” genre, and the second installment in his … Read more
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 animated films. The Rio Theatre has been home … Read more
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