Movies
Ghost
“Molly, you in danger girl.” The Rio Theatre is getting into the Valentine’s Day mood with a screening of one of the most memorable, supernatural romantic fantasy fairy-tale films ever, Jerry Zucker’s GHOST. In one of his most defining performances, Patrick Swayze stars as banker Sam Molly Jensen
From Ground Zero: Stories From Gaza
22 Palestinian filmmakers living through war capture their lives in Gaza following the attacks on October 7, 2023, revealing stories beyond the headlines. Through a blend of animation, documentary, and fiction, they create a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. This film serves as a remarkable reflection
New Wave (Director in Attendance for Q&A!)
Documantarian Elizabeth Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s: New Wave. What begins as an exploration of the rebellion and freedom within this subculture evolves into a profound narrative of identity, loss, and healing. In
Bring Them Down
What better way to mark St. Patrick’s Day at the Rio Theatre than with an Irish movie night? We’re teaming up with our friends at CelticFest Vancouver to present an evening of live, traditional Celtic music and a double bill featuring both the breakout 2024
My Bloody Valentine (Director George Mihalka in Attendance!)
Join us at the Rio Theatre for a bloody fantastic slice of cinematic Canadiana, courtesy of director George Mihalka‘s 1981 classic slasher, MY BLOODY VALENTINE. Even better? Filmmaker George Mihalka will be appearing in-person to intro the film, and participate in a Q&A after the film. On Valentine’s Day, someone
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
The original anime feature The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim returns audiences to the epic world brought to life in “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien. Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of
Universal Language (FREE #CanFilmDay Screening!)
Join the party! Come hang out with us for a FREE #CanFilmDay advance screening of UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE, Matthew Rankin‘s surrealist quirky comedy that earned its place as Canada’s official entry to the 2025 Academy Awards, and was shortlisted in the Best International Film category. National Canadian Film Day
Daaku Maharaj
DAAKU MAHARAJ is a Telugu action drama movie directed by Bobby Kolli. The movie casts Nandamuri Balakrishna, who is in the prime form of his career, Shraddha Srinath , and Pragya Jaisal in the main lead role along with Bobby Deol, Rishi (Kannada Actor), Chandni Chowdary , and many others
Soundtrack to a Coup d’État
United Nations, 1960: the Global South ignites a political earthquake, jazz musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach crash the Security Council, Nikita Khrushchev bangs his shoe, and the U.S. State Department swings into action, sending jazz ambassador Louis Armstrong to Congo to deflect attention from the CIA-backed coup. Director Johan
Game Changer
Superstar Indian actor Ram Charan (RRR, MAGADEERA) stars – in dual roles – in the upcoming political and action charged Telugu-language thriller GAME CHANGER. The film follows Ram Nandan (Charan), an IAS officer with anger issues who strives to combat corrupt politicians. By advocating for fair elections, he hopes to