While the holiday season represents the most magical time of year, ancient European folklore warns of Krampus, a horned beast who punishes naughty children at Christmastime. When dysfunctional family squabbling causes young Max (Emjay Anthony) to lose his festive spirit, it unleashes the wrath of the fearsome demon. As Krampus lays siege to the Engel … Read more
With his first film in seven years, legendary director Jerzy Skolimowski (DEEP END, MOONLIGHTING) directs one of his most free and visually inventive films yet. This sweet, layered, and very human story about the travels of a donkey named Eo has now earned the film an Academy Award nomination for Best International Feature Film. After … Read more
South Asian filmmaker Pradeep Ranganathan‘s romantic comedy LOVE TODAY tells the story of two young lovers, who are made to exchange their phones for a day and what happens as a result of that. Sunday, November 27 CANCELED Doors 11:15 am | Movie 11:45 am *Please arrive on time. Start time subject to change. *Online … Read more
If there’s one thing a year at the Rio Grind Film Festival can’t go without, it’s a totally polarizing, debaucharous , borderline degenerate transgressive movie filed with gross-out moments that sear the eyeballs, leaving a forever-scar on the brains of those lucky enough to take it in on the big screen. And this year, that … Read more
THE WOMAN KING is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, THE WOMAN KING follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Oscar®-winner Viola Davis) … Read more
After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can’t explain. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality. “Turn up your nose, if you must, at … Read more
Norwegian filmmaker Kristoffer Borgli‘s black comedy SICK OF MYSELF (“Syk pike”) was a hit at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, where it was nominated in the Un Certain Regard category, and has been making waves at film fests around the world ever since. The film follows a self-absorbed couple, Signe and Thomas, who are in … Read more
The dramatic thriller VERA is based on the true story of Vera Pesic, a spy in World War 2, who was also called “The Serbian Mata Hari.” In the labyrinth of spy games in the Balkans, from Vienna to Istanbul, Vera Pesic survives amongst Yugoslav, German and British spies with double and triple agendas, alone, … Read more
Forever. Begins. Now. We’re sinking our teeth into one of the most beloved, most requested franchises we’ve had lately, so whether you’re #TeamJacob or #TeamEdward, get ready to bring on all the the heated sidelong glances and moments of sparkling, yet awkward silences as we revisit the TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON. High-school student Bella Swan … Read more
Twihards, this is for you. Select cast members from the Twilight saga are coming to Vancouver for a special screening event, for one night only at the Rio Theatre! You better hold on tight, spider monkey, this is an evening that’ll have your heart racing. Presented as part of Vancouver’s annual Fan Expo, the cinematic event will … Read more
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