A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, the Latvian animated adventure FLOW follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet. From the boundless imagination of the award-winning filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis (AWAY) comes a thrilling animated spectacle as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community. Steeped in the soaring possibilities of visual storytelling, FLOW is a feast for the senses and a treasure for the heart.

Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 98%, FLOW is the best-reviewed animated film of the year. Following a world premiere in Cannes, the film then screened in Annecy where it won three juried prizes as well as the Audience Award, before going onto a North American premiere at TIFF. FLOW was also selected as the Latvian entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.

"Critic's Pick! Zilbalodis largely avoids the sort of whimsy and sentimentality that might plague, say, a Disney movie with the same premise. The animals act like real animals, not like cartoons or humans, and that restraint gives their adventure an authenticity that, in moments of both delight and peril, makes the emotion that much more powerful."
(The New York Times)

"The real takeaway is that we have to rely on each other for salvation. And it’s here where this experiential experiment in empathy, eco-activism and elation over the creative possibilities of a medium too often hijacked to sell toys truly hits its marks." (Rolling Stone Magazine)

"The Latvian film is part brilliant experiment, part cutesy animal movie, but engrossing for all audiences—even if it might, like Fantasia, stick uncomfortably in the memories of the youngest in attendance." (AV Club)

""One of the year’s richest discoveries, 'Flow' belongs as much to a timeline of animal-centric masterpieces ('Au hasard Balthazar,' 'Gunda,' 'EO') as it does the history of animated indies. And in its simple, generous spirit of giving these creatures palpable narrative power, there’s a profundity: 'Flow' might only be imagining their coping skills without us, but it’s a charming, poignant vision of community and perseverance we could stand to be inspired by." (Los Angeles Times)

Friday, January 24
Doors 3:30 pm | Movie 4:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

FLOW (Gints Zilbalodis, 2024 / 85 mins / PG) The world seems to be coming to an end, teeming with the vestiges of a human presence. Cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences. In the lonesome boat sailing through mystical overflowed landscapes, they navigate the challenges and dangers of adapting to this new world.

Actor Jesse Eisenberg (THE SOCIAL NETWORK, ZOMBIELAND) flexes his writing and directing chops in the new road-trip comedy A REAL PAIN, which he also stars in alongside Kieran Culkin (HBOS' "Succession" - in a Golden Globe-winning performance. The pair play mismatched cousins David (Eisenberg) and Benji (Culkin), who reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved late grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.

A REAL PAIN was nominated for four Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy), Best Actor (Eisenberg), Best Supporting Actor (Culkin), and Best Screenplay (Eisenberg).

"Led by a scene-stealing turn from Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain is a powerfully funny, emotionally resonant dramedy that finds writer-director-star Jesse Eisenberg playing to his strengths on either side of the camera." (Rotten Tomatoes)

"[Director Jesse] Eisenberg furthers himself here as a distinctive voice, one with a keen visual sense, a masterful ability to juggle tones and an innate feel for timing and pacing.." (Los Angeles Times)

Friday, January
Doors 5:30 pm | Movie 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

A REAL PAIN (Jesse Eisenberg, 2024 / 90 mins / 14A) Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother, but their old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.

Like so many movie-lovers around the world, we were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of filmmaker David Lynch, whose contribution to arts and culture is immeasurable. His monumentally beloved catalogue is its own impressive, cinematic legacy rich with old friends and oddball characters who make regular visits upon our silver screen. In the wake of his passing, there is no better way for us to pay tribute to his enigmatic career than by raising a glass, dimming the lights, and firing up the projector in his honour with a selection of some of his best loved works on the big screen, as he undoubtedly intended.

“Heineken? Fuck that shit! Pabst Blue Ribbon!”

Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rosselini and Dennis Hopper turn in some of the best performances of their respective careers in director Lynch’s ultra cool and very cult 1986 neo-noir mystery thriller BLUE VELVET, which also features a standout performance from the late, great Dean Stockwell. As such, we thought it a fitting time to re-visit his turn in this oft-requested classic.

Strange, sexy, brilliant and surreal, BLUE VELVET is widely regarded as one of the best films of that decade, earning him his second Best Director Oscar nomination. The film is very much a showcase for Lynch’s stylish visuals and occasional bouts of disturing (if not weird) imagery, its moody aesthetic enhanced further by a memorable score from Badalementi (who also supervised the soundtrack). Also starring Laura Dern, and a severed human ear.

"Every viewing yields new insights. A berserko modern classic." (Little White Lies)

"Three decades after its initial release, David Lynch's 'Blue Velvet' has lost none of its power to derange, terrify, and exhilarate." (Village Voice)

"The charged erotic atmosphere makes the film something of a hallucination, but Lynch's humor keeps breaking through, too." (Pauline Kael, New Yorker)

Friday, January 24
Doors 7:45 pm | Movie 8:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

BLUE VELVET (David Lynch, 1986 / 120 mins / 18A) This sensual mystery thriller is about strange happenings in a small North Carolina town. A college student stumbles across a bizarre mystery and wants to know more, perhaps too much more. The strange world he’s found lurking beneath his hometown’s picture-postcard veneer is about to become much stranger. It is also an unforgettably fascinating and foreboding world.

"Well, Clarice - have the lambs stopped screaming?"

The late, great maverick director Jonathan Demme was behind a remarkable, diverse canon of work - but his cinematic legacy may remain most deeply tied to his iconic 1991 film THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, one of the top American movies of that decade. Based on Thomas Harris' cult 80s novel of the same name, Demme's masterfully precise, exquisitely gory and infinitely compelling psychological suspense thriller THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS was both a major commercial blockbuster and an enormous critical hit - it is the only horror film to ever win a Best Picture Oscar and one of only three films to sweep Best Director, Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins), Best Actress (Jodie Foster), and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Join us to toast and honour this legendary filmmaker with a Friday Late Night Movie screening of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS Jodie Foster stars as Clarice Starling, a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford (Scott Glenn) wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins), a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent psychopath, serving life behind bars for various acts of murder and cannibalism. Crawford believes that Lecter may have insight into a case and that Starling, as an attractive young woman, may be just the bait to draw him out.

"Director Jonathan Demme's smart, taut thriller teeters on the edge between psychological study and all-out horror, and benefits greatly from stellar performances by Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster." (Rotten Tomatoes)

"Demme's breakthrough film is a triumph by virtue of its narrative strength, its sheer confidence in tackling [Thomas] Harris' complex characterisation head-on, and its ability to scare the shit out of its audience without ever once resorting to amateur hour frightwigs and hands-over-the-eyes. Fingerlickin' good." (Empire Magazine)

Friday, January 24
Doors 10:30 pm | Movie 11:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Late Night Date Night! Bring a friend, date, or Chianti-loving pal and get two-for-one entry

THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (Jonathan Demme, 1991 / 118 mins / 18A) FBI trainee Clarice Starling ventures into a maximum-security asylum to pick the diseased brain of Hannibal Lecter, a psychiatrist turned homicidal cannibal. Starling needs clues to help her capture a serial killer. but her Faustian relationship with Lecter soon leads to his escape, and now two deranged killers are on the loose.

One trilogy marathon to rule them all....

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, January 25 - for a daylong movie marathon event featuring Peter Jackson's LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy (Extended Edition!) - back-to-back, on the big screen, and in its entirety. Based on the high-fantasy epic novel by English author J.R.R. Tolkien, Jackson's trilogy represents a monumental achievement in modern filmmaking that has been embraced by fans around the world.

Costumes welcome and encouraged! (Or, feel free to stay comfy in your PJs; it's gonna be a l-o-n-g day of awesome. Your call, my precioussssss.) Be prepared for hosts, trivia, games, prizes, and more. Details coming soon!

Please be advised:

1) The scheduled start time of the first film is at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 25. The start times are SHARP. Due to the nature of this trilogy marathon, start times on Parts 2 & 3 are "approximate." We will do our absolute best to keep break and start times consistent with the posted times throughout the day.
2) Doors for this show are at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 25. We encourage everyone to come early to ensure a great seat! (Seats on the main floor are assigned, and the balcony is general admission!) Be prepared for all kinds of pre-show goodness (and goodies). We'll make it worth your while.
3) Minors welcome. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. First come, first served!

Saturday, January 25 - ***LOW TICKET ALERT!***
LOTR Trilogy Marathon Tickets
Early Bird Tickets $30+ s/c (Until December 22)
Regular Ticket $33+ s/c | $37 at the door
Hobbit Group Pass (Minimum of 4 tickets) $110 + s/c
Fellowship Mega Pass (Minimum of 9 tickets) $250+ s/c

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
Doors 10:00 am | Movie 11:00 am

(Break)

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS
Movie 3:30 pm *Apx. start time

(Break)

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Return of the King
Movie 8:00 pm *Apx. start time

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Fellowship of the Ring (Peter Jackson, 2001 / 228 mins / PG) | A meek hobbit of the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring and the dark lord Sauron.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Two Towers (Peter Jackson, 2002 /235 mins / PG) | While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Return of the King (Peter Jackson, 2003 / 252 mins / PG) | Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.

A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, the Latvian animated adventure FLOW follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet. From the boundless imagination of the award-winning filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis (AWAY) comes a thrilling animated spectacle as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community. Steeped in the soaring possibilities of visual storytelling, FLOW is a feast for the senses and a treasure for the heart.

Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 98%, FLOW is the best-reviewed animated film of the year. Following a world premiere in Cannes, the film then screened in Annecy where it won three juried prizes as well as the Audience Award, before going onto a North American premiere at TIFF. FLOW was also selected as the Latvian entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.

"Critic's Pick! Zilbalodis largely avoids the sort of whimsy and sentimentality that might plague, say, a Disney movie with the same premise. The animals act like real animals, not like cartoons or humans, and that restraint gives their adventure an authenticity that, in moments of both delight and peril, makes the emotion that much more powerful."
(The New York Times)

""One of the year’s richest discoveries, 'Flow' belongs as much to a timeline of animal-centric masterpieces ('Au hasard Balthazar,' 'Gunda,' 'EO') as it does the history of animated indies. And in its simple, generous spirit of giving these creatures palpable narrative power, there’s a profundity: 'Flow' might only be imagining their coping skills without us, but it’s a charming, poignant vision of community and perseverance we could stand to be inspired by." (Los Angeles Times)

Sunday, January 26
Doors 11:15 am | Movie 11:45 am *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

FLOW (Gints Zilbalodis, 2024 / 85 mins / PG) The world seems to be coming to an end, teeming with the vestiges of a human presence. Cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences. In the lonesome boat sailing through mystical overflowed landscapes, they navigate the challenges and dangers of adapting to this new world.

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 of how art can thrive even in the darkest times, showcasing the enduring spirit and creativity that emerge amid ongoing devastation.

Commissioned and assembled by Gaza native Rashid Masharawi, this remarkable documentary shows what it’s like on the ground in Gaza trying to survive and keep families safe, fed and sheltered amid Israeli bombardments.

Executive Produced by Michael Moore, the film is Palestine's Official Entry to the 2025 Oscars, and has been shortlisted in the Best Feature Documentary category.

"Mostly shying away from politics, 'From Ground Zero' is a view of life in hellish conditions that also finds hope in small moments of normalcy." (Yahoo News)

"Heartrending as its individual glimpses of Gazan life can be on their own, 'From Ground Zero' is such an effective plea for humanity because its shorts cohere into a larger and more specific portrait of artists interrupted." (indieWire)

"For all its horror and sadness, this is one of the most hopeful films I’ve ever seen." (RogerEbert.com)

"The film is a stirring testament to art as a tool of survival, to the power of community art-making to affirm life in the face of omnipresent death, and to a nationless people’s desire to be seen by and engage in dialogue with the community of nations." (Slant Magazine)

Sunday, January 26
Doors 1:30 pm | Movie 2:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

FROM GROUND ZERO (Rashid Masharawi, 2025 / 115 mins / NR / Arabic with English subtitles) Twenty-two Palestinian filmmakers living through war capture their lives in Gaza over the past year, revealing stories beyond the headlines.

Come enjoy an evening at the Rio Theatre with The Allmost Brothers, Canada’s premier Allman Brothers Tribute. Formed in 2017, Allmost Brothers emerged as a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Allman Brothers Band in the wake of the passing of founding members Butch Trucks and Gregg Allman. What began as a one-time performance has blossomed into one of Canada’s most electrifying tribute acts, captivating audiences with their soulful renditions of classic Southern rock.

Sunday, January 26 TWO sets!
Doors 7:00 pm | Event 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Advance tickets $25+ s/c | $30+ s/c at the door

Drawing inspiration from the Allman Brothers' extensive catalog, Allmost Brothers seamlessly weave together fan favorites such as "Ramblin' Man," "Jessica," "One Way Out," and "Whipping Post." Their performances are characterized by infectious energy and passion, creating an immersive experience that resonates with music lovers of all ages. While rooted in the Allman Brothers' legacy, the band also pays homage to influential acts like Derek and the Dominos, Tedeschi Trucks, and Gov't Mule, enriching their repertoire with a diverse selection of iconic songs.

Allmost Brothers pride themselves on their ability to connect with audiences, transcending the label of a typical tribute band. Their performances often include original compositions and playful teases of classic tracks from other legendary musicians, ensuring that each show is a unique celebration of Southern rock's rich heritage. As they continue to perform at festivals and venues across the
region, Allmost Brothers remain dedicated to honoring the spirit of the Allman Brothers Band while carving out their own identity in the music scene. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the genre, experiencing Allmost Brothers live guarantees an unforgettable journey through the sounds that defined a generation.

The lush and breathtaking beauty of the Alps, filmed with painterly grace under natural light from frigid winter to redemptive spring, provides the physical and emotional backdrop for VERMIGLIO, Maura Delpero’s visionary film, which won the Silver Lion at the 2024 Venice Film Festival.

This singular portrait of a sprawling family, set in the small, mountainous village of Vermiglio during the waning days of WWII, follows a series of dramatic, consequential events after the arrival of a taciturn Sicilian soldier (Giuseppe De Domenico), who hides out in town after deserting the army. While there, the soldier develops a romance with the family's eldest daughter, Lucia (Martina Scrinzi). VERMIGLIO shows the lives of a provincial family in a remote village suspended in time by the customs of a fading era. Conjuring stories from her own family’s past, Delpero creates a deeply personal and human tale that recalls the great neorealist movement in Italian cinema, but through Lucia’s perspective VERMIGLIO feels distinct and novel. Inspired by filmmaker Maura Delpero’s own family history and building to a deeply moving finale, VERMIGLIO is a gorgeous examination of the quiet moments, disappointments, and everlasting bonds of family life. The film is Italy’s Official Selection for the 2025 Academy Awards, and is currently nominated for a Golden Globe (Best Non-English Language Feature).

“Wonderfully acted with unaffected naturalism… plays an extravagant, almost shameless pizzicato on the audience’s heartstrings.” (The Guardian)

"Remarkable, raw-boned and ravishing." (Variety)

Monday, January 27
Doors 5:50 pm | Movie 6:20 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

VERMIGLIO (Maura Delpero, 2024 / 120 mins / NR / Italian w.EST) In a remote Alpine village in the north of Italy, a schoolteacher and his wife confront teen angst, infant mortality, and WWII-era deprivation while raising their large, ever-multiplying brood of children. When a handsome AWOL soldier takes refuge in Vermiglio and captures the affections of their oldest daughter, a wartime deception threatens to tear the family apart.

Daniel Craig has turned in one of 2024's most celebrated performances in prolific Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino (CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, CHALLENGERS) languid period drama QUEER, adapted from William S. Burroughs' 1985 romantic novella of the same name. Set in the 1950's, Craig (perhaps best-known as James Bond) stars as William Lee, an American expat in Mexico City, who spends his days almost entirely alone, save for a few contacts with other members of the small American community. His encounter with Eugene Allerton, an expat former soldier who is new to the city, shows him, for the first time, that it might be finally possible to establish an intimate connection with somebody. With Daan de Witt, Jason Schwarztman, Henrique Zaga, Lesley Manville.

"'Queer' is both visually lush, sexually explosive, and emotionally infuriating. It is not a journey that leaves our hearts full, but open and aching." (Mashable)

"In 'Queer', Luca Guadagnino meets William S. Burroughs on the iconoclast’s own slippery terms and the result is mesmerizing." (The Hollywood Reporter)

Monday, January 27
Doors 8:30 pm | Movie 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

QUEER (Luca Guadagnino, 2024 / 18A / 136 mins) In 1950s Mexico City, an American immigrant in his late forties leads a solitary life amidst a small American community. However, the arrival of a young student stirs the man into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.

Like so many movie-lovers around the world, we were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of filmmaker David Lynch, whose contribution to arts and culture is immeasurable. His monumentally beloved catalogue is its own impressive, cinematic legacy rich with old friends and oddball characters who make regular visits upon our silver screen. In the wake of his passing, there is no better way for us to pay tribute to his enigmatic career than by raising a glass, dimming the lights, and firing up the projector in his honour with a selection of some of his best loved works on the big screen, as he undoubtedly intended.

Acclaimed filmmaker Alexandre O. Philippe has made a made his mark crafting documentaries - notably LEAP OF FAITH: WILLIAM FRIEDKIN ON THE EXORICST, MEMORY: THE ORIGINS OF ALIEN and 78/52:HITCHCOCK'S SHOWER SCENE (examining a certain watershed moment in PSYCHO) - that straddle the space between appreciative love letters and cinematic essays that might serve as comprehensive study guides.

The prolific documentarian's 2022 film LYNCH/OZ is no exception. In it, Philippe explores one of the most fascinating puzzles in the history of motion pictures: The enduring symbiosis between America’s primordial fairytale, THE WIZARD OF OZ, and David Lynch’s singular brand of popular surrealism.

The themes, images, and cultural vernacular of Victor Fleming’s THE WIZARD OF OZ continue to haunt David Lynch’s art and filmography—from his very first short, "The Alphabet," to his latest series, "Twin Peaks: The Return." Arguably, no filmmaker has so consistently drawn inspiration—consciously or unconsciously—from a single work. Is David Lynch trapped in the land of Oz? If so, can we derive a new appreciation for Lynch’s body of work from taking a closer look at how it intersects and communicates with THE WIZARD OF OZ? In turn, do MULHOLLAND DRIVE, LOST HIGHWAY, or THE ELEPHANT MAN have something to say about the enduring resonance of America’s most beloved holiday movie?

Through six distinct perspectives and narrated by some of contemporary cinema’s most exciting voices, LYNCH/OZ will take us down the proverbial rabbit hole, help us re-experience and re-interpret THE WIZARD OF OZ by way of David Lynch, to deliver a whole new appreciation for Lynch’s symbolism through the lens of his greatest influence. With John Waters, Karyn Kusama, Justin Benson, Aaron Moorehead, David Lowery, Rodney Ascher, and Amy Nicholson.

"If “The Wizard of Oz” is one of your favorite movies, and if Lynch is one of your favorite filmmakers, then watching “Lynch/Oz” is like seeing two old cinematic friends sitting around talking to each other." (Variety)

"Offers movie-lovers a variety of thoughtful and dynamic new ways of seeing Lynch’s work." (The Wrap)

"A hypnotic deep dive into David Lynch’s fascination (or obsession) with The Wizard of Oz. Looking at all of his films through the lens of the 1939 classic provides tremendous insight into Lynch’s oeuvre." (Dread Central)

"This is a documentary that beautifully fosters critical discourse while also, with every shot, reminding about what a magical experience truly loving a cinematic work can be." (POV Magazine)

"What Philippe does yet again, as with his his previous documentaries, is a bang-up job of examining what makes great films great, and here it is twofold." (CineVue)

Director Alexandre O. Philippe will be joining us at the Rio Theatre to host this screening, and to discuss the film's primary subject: David Lynch. LYNCH/OZ will be screening as part of a double bill with David Lynch's MULHOLLAND DRIVE. Partial proceeds from this event will be directed towards the LAFD Foundation.

Special thanks to Janus Films for their support in this benefit.

Tuesday, January 28
Doors 5:50 pm | Movie 6:20 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

LYNCH/OZ (Alexandre O. Philippe, 2022 / 108 minutes / NR) Victor Fleming's film 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939) is one of David Lynch's most enduring obsessions. This documentary goes over the rainbow to explore this Technicolor through-line in Lynch's work.

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Like so many movie-lovers around the world, we were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of filmmaker David Lynch, whose contribution to arts and culture is immeasurable. His monumentally beloved catalogue is its own impressive, cinematic legacy rich with old friends and oddball characters who make regular visits upon our silver screen. In the wake of his passing, there is no better way for us to pay tribute to his enigmatic career than by raising a glass, dimming the lights, and firing up the projector in his honour with a selection of some of his best loved works on the big screen, as he undoubtedly intended.

Director Alexandre O. Philippe will be joining us at the Rio Theatre on Tuesday, January 28 to host a David Lynch tribute screening featuring of both his acclaimed 2022 documentary LYNCH/OZ, followed by MULHOLLAND DRIVE.

Philippe has made a made his mark crafting documentaries - notably LEAP OF FAITH: WILLIAM FRIEDKIN ON THE EXORICST, MEMORY: THE ORIGINS OF ALIEN and 78/52:HITCHCOCK'S SHOWER SCENE (examining a certain watershed moment in PSYCHO) - that straddle the space between appreciative love letters and cinematic essays that might serve as comprehensive study guides.

The prolific documentarian's 2022 film LYNCH/OZ is no exception. In it, Philippe explores one of the most fascinating puzzles in the history of motion pictures: The enduring symbiosis between America’s primordial fairytale, THE WIZARD OF OZ, and David Lynch’s singular brand of popular surrealism.

Partial proceeds from the evening will be directed towards the LAFD Foundation. Special thanks to Janus Films for their support of this benefit.

Tuesday, January 28
LYNCH/OZ Movie 6:20 pm
MULHOLLAND DRIVE 8:45 pm (Apx Start Time)

LYNCH/OZ (Alexandre O. Philippe, 2022 / 108 minutes / NR) Victor Fleming's film 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939) is one of David Lynch's most enduring obsessions. This documentary goes over the rainbow to explore this Technicolor through-line in Lynch's work.

MULHOLLAND DR. (David Lynch, 2001 / 147 mins / 18A) Along Mulholland Drive nothing is what it seems. In the unreal universe of Los Angeles, the city bares its schizophrenic nature, an uneasy blend of innocence and corruption, love and loneliness, beauty and depravity. A woman is left with amnesia following a car accident. An aspiring young actress finds her staying in her aunt's home. The puzzle begins to unfold, propelling us through a mysterious labyrith of sensual experiences until we arrive at the intersection of dreams and nightmares.

Like so many movie-lovers around the world, we were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of filmmaker David Lynch, whose contribution to arts and culture is immeasurable. His monumentally beloved catalogue is its own impressive, cinematic legacy rich with old friends and oddball characters who make regular visits upon our silver screen. In the wake of his passing, there is no better way for us to pay tribute to his enigmatic career than by raising a glass, dimming the lights, and firing up the projector in his honour with a selection of some of his best loved works on the big screen, as he undoubtedly intended.

"Hey, pretty girl. Time to wake up."

Director Alexandre O. Philippe will be joining us at the Rio Theatre on Tuesday, January 28 to host a David Lynch tribute screening featuring of both his acclaimed 2022 documentary LYNCH/OZ, followed by MULHOLLAND DRIVE.

Lynch wrote and directed this story in the City of Dreams about two women (including Naomi Watts, in her star-making turn) who find themselves walking a fine line between truth and deception in the beautiful but dangerous netherworld of Hollywood.

Blonde Betty Elms (Watts) has only just arrived in Hollywood to become a movie star when she meets an enigmatic brunette with amnesia (Laura Harring). Meanwhile, as the two set off to solve the second woman’s identity, filmmaker Adam Kesher (Justin Theroux) runs into ominous trouble while casting his latest project. David Lynch’s seductive and scary vision of Los Angeles’s dream factory is one of the true masterpieces of the new millennium, a tale of love, jealousy, and revenge like no other.

With Ann Miller, Michael J. Anderson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Angelo Badalamenti, Robert Forster, Rebekah Del Rio.

"You can discover a lot about yourself by getting lost in 'Mulholland Drive.' It grips you like a dream that won't let go." (Rolling Stone)

"A bone fide masterpiece. An erotic, deeply unsettling, darkly comic journey through the subconscious city of night." (Empire Magazine)

"Lynch gets dreams like almost no other filmmaker, because he understands that dreams are not metaphors, but irrationally assembled spaces in which we can’t help but look for symbolism and logic." (AV Club)

Partial proceeds from the evening will be directed towards the LAFD Foundation. Special thanks to Janus Films for their support of this benefit.

Tuesday, January 28
Doors 8:15pm | Movie 8:45 pm *As this film is screening as part of a double feature, the start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

MULHOLLAND DR. (David Lynch, 2001 / 147 mins / 18A) Along Mulholland Drive nothing is what it seems. In the unreal universe of Los Angeles, the city bares its schizophrenic nature, an uneasy blend of innocence and corruption, love and loneliness, beauty and depravity. A woman is left with amnesia following a car accident. An aspiring young actress finds her staying in her aunt's home. The puzzle begins to unfold, propelling us through a mysterious labyrith of sensual experiences until we arrive at the intersection of dreams and nightmares.

Hong Kong, 1962: Chow Mo-wan (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) and Su Li-zhen (Maggie Cheung Man-yuk) move into neighboring apartments on the same day. Their encounters are formal and polite—until a discovery about their spouses creates an intimate bond between them.

At once delicately mannered and visually extravagant, Wong Kar Wai’s IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE is a masterful evocation of romantic longing and fleeting moments. With its aching musical soundtrack and exquisitely abstract cinematography by Christopher Doyle and Mark Lee Ping-bin, this film has been a major stylistic influence on the past decade of cinema, and is a milestone in Wong’s redoubtable career. (In Sight & Sound's most recent poll of The Greatest Films of All Time, the film finds itself ranked at #5.)

"Wong Kar Wai’s masterpiece is a heartbreaking story of illicit love that pulses with the ache of repressed desire." (BFI.org)

"So skillfully does the director brings us to a state of breathless expectation that when he refuses to deliver the goods he almost seems to have invented a new form of perversion." (New Yorker Magazine)

"Further complemented by the gentle lull of Nat King Cole songs, 'In The Mood For Love' casts a dreamy and melancholic spell that remains unbroken long after the closing credits have rolled." (AV Club)

"Stylized, set-designed to the last hair wisp, the film is a mixture of bold devices with delicate understatement that leave a remarkable aftereffect." (Globe and Mail)

Wednesday, January 29
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE (Wong Kar Wai, 2000 / PG / 98 mins / Cantonese with English subtitles) Hong Kong, 1962: A journalist, Chow and his wife move into a Hong Kong apartment, but his spouse is often away on business. Before long, the lonely Chow makes the acquaintance of an alluring neighbour whose own significant other also seems preoccupied with work. As the two friends realize their respective partners are cheating on them, they begin to fall for one another; however, neither wants to stoop to the level of the unfaithful spouses.

Celebrate Lunar New Year and the year of the Snake with a double bill of Asian Director, Wong Kar-Wai's 4K restored In The Mood For Love and it's "spiritual prequel", 2046.

Wednesday, January 29
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE (Wong Kar Wai, 2000 / PG / 98 mins / Cantonese with English subtitles) Hong Kong, 1962: A journalist, Chow and his wife move into a Hong Kong apartment, but his spouse is often away on business. Before long, the lonely Chow makes the acquaintance of an alluring neighbour whose own significant other also seems preoccupied with work. As the two friends realize their respective partners are cheating on them, they begin to fall for one another; however, neither wants to stoop to the level of the unfaithful spouses.

Brief Intermission.

Movie 8:45 pm *Screening as part of a double feature with. Start time subject to change.

2046 (Wong Kar-wai, 2004 / 129 mins / 14A / Cantonese with English subtitles) A train in a futuristic landscape takes passengers to a place where they can recapture their memories, a place from which no one has ever returned. This is the premise of a novel by the womanizing sci-fi writer Chow, who engages in passionate affairs with a series of intriguing women he meets at the Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong. As Chow’s lovers offer him inspiration for his writing, reality blends with fiction, and the past commingles with the future.

Single film tickets available at: https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/34153-2046

Wong Kar-Wai’s loose, "spiritual sequel" to IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE combines that film’s languorous air of romantic longing with a dizzying time-hopping structure and avant-sci-fi twist. Tony Leung Chiu Wai reprises his role as writer Chow Mo-Wan, whose numerous failed relationships with women who drift in and out of his life (and the one who goes in and out of room 2046, down the hall from his apartment) inspire the delirious futuristic love story he pens.

2046’s dazzling fantasy sequences give Wong and two of his key collaborators—cinematographer Christopher Doyle and editor/costume designer/production designer William Chang Suk Ping—license to let their imaginations run wild, propelling the sumptuous visuals and operatic emotions skyward toward the sublime. With Ziyi Zhang, Faye Wong, Gong Li, Carina Lau, Maggie Cheung, Chang Chen.

"Quite simply an incomparably sublime work of art, a triumph of lyricism over narrative in the cinema, and the most exquisite homage to the beauty of women it has ever been my privilege to witness on the screen." (Observer)

"A languid, shimmering mood piece from a master stylist, with some of Asia's finest actors at their peak." (Empire Magazine)

"As memorable and emotionally intense as any of Wong's films. It's a mood as much as a movie." (AV Club)

Wednesday, January 29
Doors 8:15pm | Movie 8:45 pm *Screening as part of a double feature with. Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

2046 (Wong Kar-wai, 2004 / 129 mins / 14A / Cantonese with English subtitles) A train in a futuristic landscape takes passengers to a place where they can recapture their memories, a place from which no one has ever returned. This is the premise of a novel by the womanizing sci-fi writer Chow, who engages in passionate affairs with a series of intriguing women he meets at the Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong. As Chow's lovers offer him inspiration for his writing, reality blends with fiction, and the past commingles with the future.

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 of how art can thrive even in the darkest times, showcasing the enduring spirit and creativity that emerge amid ongoing devastation.

Commissioned and assembled by Gaza native Rashid Masharawi, this remarkable documentary shows what it’s like on the ground in Gaza trying to survive and keep families safe, fed and sheltered amid Israeli bombardments.

Executive Produced by Michael Moore, the film is Palestine's Official Entry to the 2025 Oscars, and has been shortlisted in the Best Feature Documentary category.

"Mostly shying away from politics, 'From Ground Zero' is a view of life in hellish conditions that also finds hope in small moments of normalcy." (Yahoo News)

"Heartrending as its individual glimpses of Gazan life can be on their own, 'From Ground Zero' is such an effective plea for humanity because its shorts cohere into a larger and more specific portrait of artists interrupted." (indieWire)

"For all its horror and sadness, this is one of the most hopeful films I’ve ever seen." (RogerEbert.com)

"The film is a stirring testament to art as a tool of survival, to the power of community art-making to affirm life in the face of omnipresent death, and to a nationless people’s desire to be seen by and engage in dialogue with the community of nations." (Slant Magazine)

Thursday, January 30
Doors 5:45 pm | Movie 6:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

FROM GROUND ZERO (Rashid Masharawi, 2025 / 115 mins / NR / Arabic with English subtitles) Twenty-two Palestinian filmmakers living through war capture their lives in Gaza over the past year, revealing stories beyond the headlines.

Like so many movie-lovers around the world, we were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of filmmaker David Lynch, whose contribution to arts and culture is immeasurable. His monumentally beloved catalogue is its own impressive, cinematic legacy rich with old friends and oddball characters who make regular visits upon our silver screen. In the wake of his passing, there is no better way for us to pay tribute to his enigmatic career than by raising a glass, dimming the lights, and firing up the projector in his honour with a selection of some of his best loved works on the big screen, as he undoubtedly intended.

"You know, this is — excuse me — a damn fine cup of coffee!"

Despite David Lynch's critically acclaimed cult-classic TWIN PEAKS only running on television for two seasons (1990-1991), the show managed to make an enormous impact upon both its devoted audience and the greater pop-culture landscape when the series' slavish fan following got the big-screen adaptation they were hoping for in 1992, when TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME was released.

Though the film is often considered a prequel to the events contained within the TV show's premise surrounding the mysterious death of high school student Palmer and the special FBI agent tasked with the the investigation, TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME effectively answers many of the deep questions fans had following the show's cancellation.

Since the re-booted third season in 2017, a new generation of log-lovers has been brought into the Elk's Point fold, resulting in renewed audience requests to revisit everyone's favourite, weirdo Washington town - home to mares eating oats, cherry pie, and more - on our gib neercs. Get ready for Lynch's ever-present quirky aesthetic, a fantastic score from the late, great Angelo Badalamenti, and a star-studded cast including Kyle MacLachlan, Sheryl Lee, Ray Wise, Peggy Lipton, Heather Graham, Mädchen Amick, Chris Isaak, Kiefer Sutherland, Miguel Ferrer, Moira Kelly, Kiefer Sutherland, Harry Dean Stanton, and David Bowie.

Thursday, January 30
Doors 8:30 pm | Movie 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME (David Lynch, 1992 / 135 minutes / 18A) | A young FBI agent disappears while investigating a murder miles from Twin Peaks that may be related to the future murder of Laura Palmer; the last week of the life of Laura Palmer is chronicled.

Drag Attack is BACK! And this time we're serving New Year, Same Me.

Join award-winning host and social media superstar Dandy at his award-winning show Drag Attack: Resolutions. It's 2025, so embrace the chaos! While the world crumbles around us, and YVR airport sinks into the ocean, there's only one certainty, you're in for a night of fun, frenzy and frivolity.

Dress in your New Years Best, grab a beverage at the infamous Rio bar, and see the show featuring the best drag artists in Vancouver on the biggest stage the city has to offer. Every performer is bringing their New Year's Resolution to a show that celebrates our future. Bolder, Stronger, and a little bit Gayer!

"I didn't know that that's exactly what I wanted." (Straight People)

Join the sensation Georgia Straight readers voted runner up to BEST OF VANCOUVER 2023.

Friday, January 31 - 2025
Doors 7:00 pm | Event 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Early Bird tickets just $24 + s/c available until Jan 10, 2025

Main Floor Assigned $30 + s/c | $35+ s/c at the door
VIP – First 4 rows $40 + s/c | $45+ s/c at the door **VIP ticket holders also get an interactive prop bag to be used during the show!**

The Drag Attack 4 Pack $100 + s/c (Available online only)

Featuring the 2025 resolutions & talents of cast members:

Mona Moore | Jalebia Majora | Calvyn Cass | Ra | Banana Delvey | Miss October | Burna Dart
Mx Black Ice | Ben Anna Split | Lucid Fairy | Poison Assbestest | Alex C Galaxy

About your Host:

Dandy (he/him) is the award-winning host made popular on TikTok for his viral videos promoting queer joy! Winner of Host of the Year 2024 for Vancouver International Burlesque Festival and awarded runner up in the Georgia Straight’s BEST OF VANCOUVER for his show Drag Attack! – you can catch him regularly on stage in his shows at the iconic Rio Theatre in Vancouver, or touring regularly this year between LA and New York City. His all new series Dandyland, which highlights businesses, organizations, and artists in the lower-mainland’s LGBT Community, premiered this Summer on Optik TV and is currently nominated by the Costume Designers Guild Awards for Excellence in Short Form Design thanks to already award winning, multi-talented Costume Designer, Rafaella Rabinovich

@dandyandfriends

"Hold her to you, for she is part of you, as we all are part of each other."

From the genius minds of directors Jim Henson and Frank Oz comes one of the most popular puppet-filled fantasy films ever, not to mention one of our most requested titles - THE DARK CRYSTAL. Though the film received a very lukewarm response upon its release, THE DARK CRYSTAL has grown into its cult-status among movie-lovers of all ages. Remarkably, the film manages to sustain a believably mystical universe without using any human actors, instead relying upon Henson's puppet creatures to tell its dark yet whimsical tale. Inspired by the fabled stories of the Brothers Grimm, THE DARK CRYSTAL takes place on another planet in a far-off past, and follows Jen and Kira, the last two members of the Gelfling tribe, who are trying to stop the evil Skeksis from conquering their world.

Friday, January 31
Doors 10:45 pm | Movie 11:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Late Night Date Night! Bring a friend, date, or fellow puppet-lover and get two-for-one entry.

THE DARK CRYSTAL (Jim Henson & Frank Oz, 1982 / 93 mins) | On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and restore order to his world, before the grotesque race of Skeksis find and use the crystal for evil.

There is no better way to appreciate the magic of Studio Ghibli than on the big screen! Movie-lovers of all ages adore animated classics from Japan's famed Studio Ghibli, and Hayao Miyazaki's HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE (2004) is one of the famed director's most beloved, a spectacularly visual and highly imaginative feast for the eyes (and soul!). The film follows the story of Sophy, young woman with confidence issues who is cursed with an older body by a spiteful witch. Sophy's only chance of breaking the spell lies with a self-indulgent yet insecure young wizard and his companions in his legged, walking castle.

The English dubbed version features the voices of Jean Simmons, Emily Mortimer, Lauren Bacall, Christian Bale, Josh Hutcherson and Billy Crystal.

"A richly inventive and enchanting delight." (The New Yorker)

"Palaces and shimmering lakes, warplanes and fire sprites all come to life at the breath of Miyazaki's graphic genius." (Time Magazine)

"A floatingly delightful fairytale with its heart set on repealing the law of gravity." (The Guardian)

Saturday, February 1
Doors 11:45 am | Film 12:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE "Hauru no ugoku shiro" (Hayao Miyazaki, 2004 / DCP / 119 mins, PG / English subs) | When an unconfident young woman is cursed with an old body by a spiteful witch, her only chance of breaking the spell lies with a self-indulgent yet insecure young wizard and his companions in his legged, walking castle.

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 Grimonprez captures the moment when African politics and American jazz collided in this magnificent essay film, a riveting historical rollercoaster that illuminates the political machinations behind the 1961 assassination of Congo’s leader Patrice Lumumba. Richly illustrated by eyewitness accounts, official government memos, testimonies from mercenaries and CIA operatives, speeches from Lumumba himself, and a veritable canon of jazz icons, SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D'ETAT interrogates colonial history to tell an urgent and timely story of precedent that resonates more than ever in today’s geopolitical climate.

"Riveting and propulsive." (The Hollywood Reporter)

"Cutting between home movies, official texts, historical footage, and Patrice Lumumba’s speeches, “Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat” uses an endless rhythm of rumba and jazz to unravel colonial machinations of power in the Congo circa 1960." (indieWire)

"It might manifest as a straightforward historical documentary, but the fascinating, hypnotic Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat unfolds into something much deeper -- and more sinister. " (Time Out)

"This is a film which has a little of Oliver Stone in the way it inhales something eerie and sinister in the atmosphere, and it’s something to set alongside Leon Gast’s 1996 documentary 'When We Were Kings'." (Guardian)

"What [director] Grimonprez creates here is a mind-blowingly rich tapestry of research, music, and the jazziest history lesson imaginable, with freewheeling beats and riffs echoing into today with urgent purpose" (Harper's Bazaar)

Saturday, February 1
Doors 2:30 pm | Movie 3:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D'ETAT (Johan Grimonprez, 2024 / 150 mins / NR / English with English subtitles) Jazz and decolonization are entwined in this historical rollercoaster that rewrites the Cold War episode that led musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach to crash the UN Security Council in protest against the murder of Patrice Lumumba.

The East Van Laugh RioT is kicking off Black History Month at the Rio Theatre with a night of killer standup comedy, featuring headliner TJ (Tanael Joachim).

With a unique blend of wit, charm, and thought-provoking humor, TJ is set to captivate audiences with his most insightful, vulnerable, and funniest hour yet. Known for his laid-back, smooth, and conversational style, TJ uses his comedic prowess to tackle various engaging topics, from his immigration journey in the United States to reflections on religion, languages, and America’s place in the world.

Support info coming soon!

Saturday, February 1
Doors 6:15 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Early Bird Tickets $30+ s/c (Until January 12!)
Adult Entry $35+ s/c | $42 at the door

A Haitian born stand-up comedian who is currently based in New York City, TJ has a very laid back, smooth, and conversational style. He jokes about race, society’s idiosyncrasies, and the inherent contrast between life in Haiti and America, and has made appearances on Gotham Comedy Live (AXS TV) and Good Day New York (FOX). Some people say his humor is smart and eye-opening; he would probably agree with these people.

TJ is a paid regular at the Comedy Cellar and Gotham Comedy Club in NYC, but has performed all over the world, and recently returned from a small European tour where he performed in English and French. In addition to opening for Colin Quinn, Janelle James, Maria Bamford and Sean Patton, TJ has also been a featured performer at numerous festivals like Netflix Is A Joke Festival, SF Sketchfest and the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival.

Not just limited to the stage, TJ is also an Op-Ed contributor for The New York Times, offering a unique and thoughtful perspective on various societal issues. His special, “JANUARY 3RD,” available on Amazon, and album, “SON OF HAITI,” accessible on all major audio platforms, have been celebrated by comedy enthusiasts worldwide. Check out his Don’t Tell Comedy set on YouTube.

Like so many movie-lovers around the world, we were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of filmmaker David Lynch, whose contribution to arts and culture is immeasurable. His monumentally beloved catalogue is its own impressive, cinematic legacy rich with old friends and oddball characters who make regular visits upon our silver screen. In the wake of his passing, there is no better way for us to pay tribute to his enigmatic career than by raising a glass, dimming the lights, and firing up the projector in his honour with a selection of some of his best loved works on the big screen, as he undoubtedly intended.

"We've met before, haven't we?”

From an inventory of imagery, master filmmaker David Lynch fashions a thrilling neo-noir of two separate but intersecting stories, one about a jazz musician (Bill Pullman), tortured by the notion that his wife is having an affair, who suddenly finds himself accused of her murder. The other is a young mechanic (Balthazar Getty) drawn into a web of deceit by a temptress who is cheating on her gangster boyfriend. These two tales are linked by the fact that the women in both are played by the same actress (Patricia Arquette). With Robert Blake, Henry Rollins.

Originally released in 1997, LOST HIGHWAY was beautifully restored and remastered (under Lynch's direct supervision) as part of the film's 25th Anniversary in 2022.

"It looks fantastic, it has a wildly eclectic cast, and most of all, its pure, unadulterated Lynch." (Tilt Magazine)

"Lynch brings the movie’s febrile and violent artifice to life in visual compositions of a poised, painterly authority and interrupts them with quick bursts of hallucinatory frenzy." (New Yorker)

"It's pensive male anxiety, and for some cultural reason it's easier for audiences to accept female hysteria than the insecurities of men." (Slant Magazine)

"Marking a further escalation in David Lynch's surrealist style, Lost Highway is a foreboding mystery that arguably leads to a dead end, although it is signposted throughout with some of the director's most haunting images yet." (Rotten Tomatoes)

Saturday, February 1
Doors 9:30 pm | Movie 10:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

LOST HIGHWAY (David Lynch, 1997 / 137 mins / 18A) Anonymous videotapes presage a musician's murder conviction, and a gangster's girlfriend leads a mechanic astray.

One trilogy marathon to rule them all....

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, February 2 - for a daylong movie marathon event featuring Peter Jackson's LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy (Extended Edition!) - back-to-back, on the big screen, and in its entirety. Based on the high-fantasy epic novel by English author J.R.R. Tolkien, Jackson's trilogy represents a monumental achievement in modern filmmaking that has been embraced by fans around the world.

Costumes welcome and encouraged! (Or, feel free to stay comfy in your PJs; it's gonna be a l-o-n-g day of awesome. Your call, my precioussssss.) Be prepared for hosts, trivia, games, prizes, and more. Details coming soon!

Please be advised:

1) The scheduled start time of the first film is at 10:00 am on Sunday, February 2. The start times are SHARP. Due to the nature of this trilogy marathon, start times on Parts 2 & 3 are "approximate." We will do our absolute best to keep break and start times consistent with the posted times throughout the day.
2) Doors for this show are at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 25. We encourage everyone to come early to ensure a great seat! (Seats on the main floor are assigned, and the balcony is general admission!) Be prepared for all kinds of pre-show goodness (and goodies). We'll make it worth your while.
3) Minors welcome. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. First come, first served!

Sunday February 2
LOTR Trilogy Marathon Tickets
Early Bird Tickets $30+ s/c (Until December 22)
Regular Ticket $33+ s/c | $37 at the door
Hobbit Group Pass (Minimum of 4 tickets) $110 + s/c
Fellowship Mega Pass (Minimum of 9 tickets) $250+ s/c

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
Doors 9:00 am | Movie 10:00 am

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THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS
Movie 2:30 pm *Apx. start time

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THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Return of the King
Movie 7:00 pm *Apx. start time

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Fellowship of the Ring (Peter Jackson, 2001 / 228 mins / PG) | A meek hobbit of the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring and the dark lord Sauron.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Two Towers (Peter Jackson, 2002 /235 mins / PG) | While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Return of the King (Peter Jackson, 2003 / 252 mins / PG) | Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.

Winner of the Golden Lion Award for Best Film at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, iconic Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar's first English-language film, THE ROOM NEXT DOOR, firmly retains the director's signature narrative complexities buoyed by irreverence, dark humour, and capable performances. The film follows lngrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton, in a Golden-Globe nominated performance), two women were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation. With John Turturro, Alessandro Nivolo.

"Anchored by a pair of terrific performances swathed in vivid colors, Spanish auteur Pedro Almodóvar's English-language feature debut attests to his universal fluency in provocative filmmaking." (Rotten Tomatoes)

"“The Room Next Door” showcases a carefully choreographed dance between two Oscar winners that elevates both of their performances to greatness." (Boston Globe)

"As extravagant and engrossing and doggedly mysterious as anything he has done recently, with luxuriously self-aware performances from Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, and an undertow of darkness often overlooked by yeasayers and naysayers." (Guardian)

Monday, February 3
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

THE ROOM NEXT DOOR (Pedro Almodóvar, 2024 / 107 mins / 14A) Ingrid and Martha became close friends while working together at the same magazine. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.

Like so many movie-lovers around the world, we were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of filmmaker David Lynch, whose contribution to arts and culture is immeasurable. His monumentally beloved catalogue is its own impressive, cinematic legacy rich with old friends and oddball characters who make regular visits upon our silver screen. In the wake of his passing, there is no better way for us to pay tribute to his enigmatic career than by raising a glass, dimming the lights, and firing up the projector in his honour with a selection of some of his best loved works on the big screen, as he undoubtedly intended.

“Heineken? Fuck that shit! Pabst Blue Ribbon!”

Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rosselini and Dennis Hopper turn in some of the best performances of their respective careers in director Lynch’s ultra cool and very cult 1986 neo-noir mystery thriller BLUE VELVET, which also features a standout performance from the late, great Dean Stockwell. As such, we thought it a fitting time to re-visit his turn in this oft-requested classic.

Strange, sexy, brilliant and surreal, BLUE VELVET is widely regarded as one of the best films of that decade, earning him his second Best Director Oscar nomination. The film is very much a showcase for Lynch’s stylish visuals and occasional bouts of disturing (if not weird) imagery, its moody aesthetic enhanced further by a memorable score from Badalementi (who also supervised the soundtrack). Also starring Laura Dern, and a severed human ear.

"Every viewing yields new insights. A berserko modern classic." (Little White Lies)

"Three decades after its initial release, David Lynch's 'Blue Velvet' has lost none of its power to derange, terrify, and exhilarate." (Village Voice)

"The charged erotic atmosphere makes the film something of a hallucination, but Lynch's humor keeps breaking through, too." (Pauline Kael, New Yorker)

Monday, February 3
Doors 8:30 pm | Movie 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

BLUE VELVET (David Lynch, 1986 / 120 mins / 18A) This sensual mystery thriller is about strange happenings in a small North Carolina town. A college student stumbles across a bizarre mystery and wants to know more, perhaps too much more. The strange world he’s found lurking beneath his hometown’s picture-postcard veneer is about to become much stranger. It is also an unforgettably fascinating and foreboding world.

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 Orange County, California, the synth beats and punk/goth aesthetics provided a sanctuary for a generation of youth grappling with the weight of their parents' unspoken traumas.

As Elizabeth delves into the lives of her family members and icons of the New Wave scene, she discovers that beneath the surface lies a complex tapestry of broken dreams and unfulfilled expectations. These were not just fleeting moments of teenage rebellion but acts of defiance against the lingering shadows of the Vietnam War and the sacrifices made by a generation trying to rebuild. The film juxtaposes the memories of her uncles and aunts—sneaking out to underground clubs—with Elizabeth's own childhood, marked by her mother's abandonment. What starts as a celebration of a cultural movement transforms into a cathartic journey. As the filmmaker unravels long-buried emotions and confronts the generational wounds that have shaped her community, the film becomes a powerful
exploration of cultural identity, resilience, and new beginnings.

Director Elizabeth Ai will be joining us for in-person intro and Q&A.

"My favorite Tribeca [Film Festival] music documentary was a homespun affair: Elizabeth Ai’s ‘New Wave,’ a soft scream of a film about ’80s Vietnamese diaspora culture and style." (New York Times)

"Revealing a subculture little known to outsiders, the film soars in its glimpses of the past, most notably the archival performances and photo montages; the period’s outrageous hair must be seen to be believed." (Vogue)

"... a documentary love letter to her community and how its consumption of pop culture shaped defiant attitudes that still resonate today." (IndieWire)

"As [director Ai] dug into the existence of her family members and icons of the New Wave scene — not the MTV-ready icons most Americans know such as Blondie or Billy Idol, but a separate echelon of Vietnamese artists — she discovered a tapestry of broken dreams and unmet expectations beneath the surface." (Los Angeles Times)

Tuesday, February 4
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets On Sale Soon!

NEW WAVE (Elizabeth Ai, 2024 / 88 mins / NR) Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai embarks on a project to tell a story of joy and youthful defiance as she explores a musical phenomenon in the 1980s known to Vietnamese American teens as new wave. As she delves into the lives of family members and icons of the new wave scene, a surprising and powerful story emerges about lasting effects of the Vietnam War and displacement on the community's mental health, and how that impact carries over generations.

Divine G (Colman Domingo, in a BAFTA and Golden Globe-nominated performance), imprisoned at the notorious Sing Sing facility for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men, including a wary newcomer (Clarence Maclin, in a BAFTA-nominated performance). SING SING is a stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art, starring an unforgettable ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors.

"'Sing Sing' is a beautiful, accomplished, and human film. Colman Domingo is glorious; Clarence Maclin, amazing. A precious piece of empathy, kindness, and understanding what it means to be free." (The Curb)

"Colman Domingo is at the peak of his considerable powers in Greg Kwedar’s inspirational, fact-based prison drama Sing Sing." (Observer UK)

"Brimming with compassion and punctuated by humour, this is a moving look at prison and prisoners. It’s both infuriating and inspirational to see so much beauty in such a harsh environment." (Empire Magazine)

"While prisons are often seen as a place of punishment, Sing Sing is about the living, breathing work of rehabilitation. You can see it in the faces of the actors on opening night and in the careful choice of language..." (CBC News)

Wednesday, February 5
Doors 5:50 pm | Movie 6:20 pm

SING SING (Greg Kwedar, 2o24 / 107 mins / 14A) Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.

Reel Causes Presents A Night of Obsidian

Save the Date!

Reel Causes invites you to mark your calendars for a community event you won't want to miss — tickets will sell out fast, so be sure to grab yours early!

Join curator Natasha Tony for "A Night of Obsidian," an unforgettable evening celebrating the brilliance of local Black filmmakers, creators, and musicians.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Black creativity through film, music, poetry, and art.

Experience the empowering performances of renowned singers Dawn Pemberton and Khari McClelland.

Thursday, February 6
Doors 6:00 pm | Event 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets $15+ s/c | $20+ s/c at the door

Optional Membership: $25
(Please note: Ticket is required for entry.)

Be inspired by the powerful film Union Street and honour the incredible talent of local Black filmmakers and creators, including:

Visual Artist Wayne Dunkley
Director Jamila Pomeroy
Director Ilhan Abdullahi
Director Brendan Riley
Director and Poet Ivanna Samuel

Together, let's explore the essence of community as we celebrate identity, belonging, and healing through the art of storytelling.

Don't miss out — save the date and join us for this transformative evening!

Additional information available on Reel Causes’ website: https://reelcauses.org/a-night-of-obsidian/

Shot entirely in secret, Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof’s award-winning thriller, THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG, centers on a family thrust into the public eye when Iman is appointed as an investigating judge in Tehran. As political unrest erupts in the streets, Iman realizes that his job is even more dangerous than expected, making him increasingly paranoid and distrustful, even of his own wife Najmeh and daughters Sana and Rezvan.

In the wake of the announcement that THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG was selected for competition at Cannes, Rasoulef received an eight-year prison sentence (which included whipping, as his revolutionary art is perceived to "represent crimes against the country’s security"). He fled Iran, where the film was made, and has since re-settled in Germany.

Nominated for numerous awards (and nabbing a Golden Globe nomination for Best International Film) and taking home trophies from fests around the world (including a coveted Special Jury Prize at Cannes), Rasoulef's extraordinarily subversive psychological thriller is Germany's official entry to the 2025 Academy Awards, and is currently shortlisted for Best International Feature Film.

"A blistering, propulsive thriller." (New Yorker)

"Mohammad Rasoulof’s sorrowful new film, 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig', a powerful tale of conscience and conflict made while he was evading Iran’s oppressive theocracy, is shot through with potent metaphors." (Toronto Star)

"Through a single family, Mr. Rasoulof has created a vivid portrait of the dilemmas of today’s Iran, where the power of iman, or faith, suggests one kind of observation but the power of the iPhone suggests another." (Wall Street Journal)

"'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' is a political thriller, a horror movie, and an ode to that unrepentance. The boldness of Iranian girls and women is its inspiration and its essence." (Vulture)

"Rasoulof’s film damns Iran for its fanatical, corrupting, chauvinistic tyranny, all while generating breakneck suspense and, ultimately, resolving its tale with a disaster that contains within it a measure of hopefulness." (The Daily Beast)

Friday, February 7
Doors 5:30 pm | Movie 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG "Dâne-ye anjîr-e ma'âbed" (Mohammad Rasoulef, 2025 / 167 mins / 14A / Farsi with English subtitles) A paranoid father imposes strict measures on his wife and daughters, which leads to intense verbal altercations and the man holding the women captive at gunpoint.

Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music.

Following wildly popular screenings of Silents Synced's NOSFERATU (featuring the music of Radiohead's albums "KID A" and "Amnesiac"), the Rio Theatre is excited to bring the second film in the series, Buster Keaton’s SHERLOCK JR. with R.E.M.’s Monster and New Adventures in Hi Fi : A Silents Synced Film, to Vancouver audiences.

Silents Synced is an innovative cinematic experience that breathes new life into the timeless 1924 silent film SHERLOCK JR. By syncing Keaton's brilliant slapstick comedy and masterful physical performances with R.E.M.’s Monster and New Adventures in Hi Fi, the result is a vibrant, surreal experience where Keaton’s absurdly funny adventures as a bumbling, yet lovable detective are accompanied by songs that match the emotional beats, themes, and whimsy of his world. This Silents Synced version of Sherlock Jr. will create a unique sensory experience that will resonate with both old fans and new audiences alike.

Friday, February 7
Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

You're so cool.

Our Friday Late Night Movie series continues on Friday, February 7 with a screening one of the most oddball, quirky, hyper-violent yet surprisingly sweet romances we never get tired of re-visiting on the big screen, TRUE ROMANCE.

Before becoming one of contemporary cinema's most acclaimed and culturally relevant directors, Quentin Tarantino had a little luck penning some scripts that would eventually be made into cult-classics, including one that would be made by the late, great Tony Scott in 1993 - TRUE ROMANCE. Christian Slater stars as Clarence, a comic-book nerd and Elvis fanatic who meets and falls in love with a prostitute named Alabama (Patricia Arquette) at a Sonny Chiba triple feature on his birthday. When Clarence breaks the news of their impending nuptials to her pimp (Gary Oldman), their conversation goes... quite awry. Things quickly go from bad to worse when Clarence mistakenly grabs a suitcase of the pimp's cocaine, thinking it is Alabama's clothing. The two unlikely lovebirds quickly hit the road for California, hoping to sell the drugs and start anew. Unfortunately for them, the mob wants their suitcase back, and the star-crossed lovers find themselves on the lam. Scott's full-throttle, stylish direction is on full display in this hyper-violent, darkly funny, and strangely sweet romantic 90's audience favourite. Also starring Christopher Walken, James Gandolfini, Brad Pitt, and Michael Rapaport.

"This is not only an immensely entertaining violent action but genuinely romantic at times. Tarantino's dialogue is as sparkling as ever." (Empire Magazine)

"Vibrant, grisly, gleefully amoral." (The New York Times)

"Violent to a fault, glam to the max." (TIME)

Friday, February 7
Doors 10:30 pm | Movie 11:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Late Night Date Night! Friday Late Night Movies are two-for-one entry!

TRUE ROMANCE (Tony Scott, 1993 / 120 mins / 18A) In Detroit, a lonely pop culture geek marries a call girl, steals cocaine from her pimp, and tries to sell it in Hollywood. Meanwhile, the owners of the cocaine, the Mob, track them down in an attempt to reclaim it.

Join us at the Rio Theatre for an exclusive screening of writer-director Lowell Dean's (WOLFCOP) wrestling horror comedy, DARK MATCH. Set in the 1980's the follows a small-time wrestling company accepts a well-paying gig in a backwoods town only to learn, too late, that the community is run by a mysterious cult leader with devious plans for their match.

DARK MATCH features real-life wrestling icon Chris Jericho (TERRIFIER 2 and 3), Ayisha Issa, Steven Ogg (THE WALKING DEAD), Sara Canning, Michael Eklund (THE CALL) and Jonathan Cherry, with cinematography by Karim Hussain (POSSESSOR, WE ARE STILL HERE).

Writer-director Lowell Dean and actors Michael Eklund and Sara Canning will be joining us live for in-person Q&A.

"It's a stroke of casting genius for an indie Canadian film to bring on board one of our country's finest wrestling exports." (Exclaim! Magazine)

"A bloody fun ride, Dark Match packs an entertaining punch!" (That Shelf)

Saturday, February 8
Doors 4:15 pm | Movie 4:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

DARK MATCH (Lowell Dean, 2024 / 94 min / NR) A small-time wrestling company accepts a well-paying gig in a backwoods town only to learn, too late, that the community is run by a mysterious cult leader with devious plans for their match.

Because our screen is bigger.
Waaaaaaaay bigger.
That's why.

Enjoy the ultimate game day experience on Sunday, February 9 at our annual (not to mention FREE!) Super Bowl LIX screening and party at the Rio Theatre. Featuring half time show headliner Kendrick Lamar.

Trivia!
Prizes!!
Football!!!

Come early to get yourself a great seat, grab a bevvie and grilled cheese sammie and catch up on all the stats with televised pre-show commentary. Our lobby and concession will be open during the entire event serving up fresh, buttered popcorn and adult libations including our line-up of Persephone draft beers, get one as part of our Big Kid Combo. Not drinking? No problem, try a non-alcoholic Edna's Mojito or Street Legal non-alcohol beer and of course a full range of soft drinks.

Sunday, February 9
Super Bowl LIX
Doors 3:00 pm | Kickoff 3:30 pm *Start time subject to change. 

Entry is FREE at the door on game day but as our viewing parties tend to fill up fast why not ensure entry and seats and RSVP in advance for only $5

Like so many movie-lovers around the world, we were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of filmmaker David Lynch, whose contribution to arts and culture is immeasurable. His monumentally beloved catalogue is its own impressive, cinematic legacy rich with old friends and oddball characters who make regular visits upon our silver screen. In the wake of his passing, there is no better way for us to pay tribute to his enigmatic career than by raising a glass, dimming the lights, and firing up the projector in his honour with a selection of some of his best loved works on the big screen, as he undoubtedly intended.

“I guess I started smoking when I was about… four. My momma was already dead then from lung cancer.”

David Lynch‘s iconic WILD AT HEART features one of our favourite onscreen cinematic couples, notably our man Nicolas Cage (in fine form; sporting an iconic, snakeskin jacket that represents a symbol of individuality, and a belief in personal freedom) and Laura Dern as young lovers Sailor and Lula, forced to go on the run from the variety of weirdos that Lula’s mom has hired to kill Sailor. Also starring Diane Ladd (Dern’s mother!), Willem Dafoe, Crispin Glover, Harry Dean Stanton, Sherilyn Fenn and Isabella Rossellini.

“Joltingly violent, wickedly funny and rivetingly erotic.” (Variety)

“Lynch’s kinky fairy tale is a triumph of startling images and comic invention.” (Rolling Stone)

Tuesday, February 11
Doors 8:30 pm | Movie 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

WILD AT HEART (David Lynch, 1990 / 124 mins / 18A) Lovers on the run from an angry mother, a private detective and a hit man, encounter a plethora of grotesques and stop for plenty of explicit sex.

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 always loses their heart. Twenty years ago, one small town lost more than that. When supervisors abandoned their posts to attend the town's annual holiday dance, a tragedy claimed the lives of five miners. The sole survivor, Harry Warden, was institutionalized, but returned for a vengeful massacre on the disaster's first anniversary.

Nineteen years later, the town is gearing up for another Valentine's Day party. Teen sweethearts T.J. and Sarah, along with their friend Axel, are among the excited partygoers. But when a box of candy containing an eerie warning and blood-soaked heart arrive, the townsfolk realize that romance is as good as dead. And so are they ... With Paul Kelman, Laurie Hallier, Neil Affleck.

""... My Bloody Valentine' stands up with 'Black Christmas' as the best Canada has to offer in the oft-slighted slasher horror sub-genre." (Canuxploitation.com)

"Here are three things this film gets right: the characters, the location, and the kills." (Dread Central)

"While I have a great amount of love for the slasher sub-genre as a whole, there's a real charm to My Bloody Valentine (1981) that makes it a standout amongst its cinematic peers." (Daily Dead)

"A genuinely creepy genre entry that successfully evokes the atmosphere of timeless folklore..." (Cinema Crazed)

Wednesday, February 12
Doors 8:30 pm | Movie 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

MY BLOODY VALENTINE (George Mihalka, 1981 / 90 mins / 14A) Friends defy the rules of a legendary murderer and discover he is real when they start celebrating Valentine's Day.

It takes two to tango this Valentine's Day at the Rio Theatre!

The highly-anticipated Burlesque Duos returns to the Rio's stage on Friday, February 14. This beloved (not to mention popular!) East Vancouver Valentine's Day tradition is the ultimate spectacle of partnership and creativity. Spice up your Valentine's Day with a night of never-before-seen pairings and innovative duets!

Wednesday, February 14
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

General Admission $30 + s/c in advance | $35+ s/c at the door
VIP Tickets $40+ s/c (Available online only)

Perfect for singles and couples alike, the evening's marquee will include unforgettable performances from eight of Vancouver’s top teasers, including:

Gigi LaVande & Honey Bee
April O'Peel & Homo Hardware
Diva the Violet Femme & Miss Kiss
Vita Devour & Arabella Boop

Hosted by Ella Lamoureux and Gia Sangria

The third film from visionary Australian director Baz Luhrmann, MOULIN ROUGE!, is a hyper-stylized, dramatic and romp that turns the conventions of the musical genre onto its (glittering) head by mixing a period romance with anachronistic dialogue and songs, reminiscent of the approach he utilized (with great success) in ROMEO+JULIET.

Ewan McGregor stars as Christian, a young Englishman who leaves behind his bourgeois father during the French belle époque of the late 1890s to seek his fortunes in the bohemian underworld of Montmartre. Here, Christian meets the absinthe- and alcohol-addicted artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (John Leguizamo), who introduces him to a world of sex, drugs, music, theater, and the scandalous dance known as the cancan at the Moulin Rouge, a decadent dance hall, brothel, and theater that's the brainchild of Harold ZidlerHowever (Jim Broadbent), and quickly becomes completely infatuated with the beautiful singer and courtesan Satine (Nicole Kidman, in a career-high). However, she has been promised by the manager to a Duke - in return for funding his next production. As the young lovers meet in secret, Satine's wedding day draws closer but she hides a fatal secret from both Christian and the Duke. The film seamlessly weaves contemporary songs by Nirvana, Madonna, the Beatles, and Queen into a sparkling confection, loosely based on the opera "Orpheus in the Underworld." With Richard Roxburgh, Kylie Minogue.

"A love-it-or-hate-it experience, MOULIN ROUGE! is all style, all giddy, over-the-top spectacle. But it's also daring in its vision and wildly original." (Rotten Tomatoes)

"MOULIN ROUGE! is a tour de force of artifice, a dazzling pastiche of musical and visual elements at the service of a blatantly artificial story." (Variety)

Friday, February 14
Doors 10:45 pm | Movie 11:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Late Night Date Night! Bring a friend, date, or fellow romantic movie musical lover and get two-for-one entry!

MOULIN ROUGE! (Baz Luhrmann, 2001 / 127 mins / PG) A celebration of love and creative inspiration takes place in the infamous, gaudy and glamorous Parisian nightclub, at the cusp of the 20th century. A young poet, who is plunged into the heady world of Moulin Rouge, begins a passionate affair with the club's most notorious and beautiful star.

A stunning tribute to the resilience of Native people and their way of life, SUGARCANE, the debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, is an epic cinematic portrait of a community during a moment of international reckoning.

In 2021, evidence of unmarked graves was discovered on the grounds of an Indian residential school run by the Catholic Church in Canada. After years of silence, the forced separation, assimilation and abuse many children experienced at these segregated boarding schools was brought to light, sparking a national outcry against a system designed to destroy Indigenous communities. Set amidst a groundbreaking investigation, SUGARCANE illuminates the heartbreak and beauty of a community breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma and finding the strength to survive.

ISUGARCANE is currently nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Documentary category.

“Delicately infuriating documentary Sugarcane digs deep into pain of Canada’s residential school system” (Globe and Mail)

“Devastating Doc about Canadian Residential Schools Should be Required Viewing” (Original CIN)

“Sears the mind and haunts the soul” (Toronto Star)

"‘Sugarcane' documentary explores residential school intergenerational trauma and resilience" (CBC.ca)

Friday, September 13
Doors 4:00 pm | Movie 4:20 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

SUGARCANE (Emily Kassie, Julian Brave Noisecat, 2024 / 104 mins / PG) An investigation into abuse and missing children at an Indian residential school sparks a reckoning on the nearby Sugarcane Reserve.

In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other in surprising and mysterious ways. Gradeschoolers Negin and Nazgol find a sum of money frozen in the winter ice and try to claim it. Meanwhile, Massoud leads a group of increasingly-befuddled tourists through the monuments and historic sites of Winnipeg. Matthew quits his meaningless job in a Québecois government office and sets out upon an enigmatic journey to visit his mother. Space, time and personal identities crossfade, interweave and echo into a surreal comedy of misdirection.

Structured like a Venn diagram – at the point of confluence between Jacques Tati and Abbas Kiarostami’s Koker Trilogy – UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE is at once a diary film, an absurdist city symphony and a welling-up of confinement-era emotion exploring the mysterious interzone where one person ends and the rest of the world begins. An elusive, half-remembered dream of home, solitude, our responsibilities to others and the wild turkeys that haunt us.

UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE is Canada's official entry to the 2025 Academy Awards, and has been shortlisted for the Best International Film category.

"An off-kilter creation that feels like the wacko offspring of Aki Kaurismäki and Abbas Kiarostami’s cinemas." (The Daily Beast)

"The everyday wonder of late Iranian master Abbas Kiarostami combined with the formal whimsy of Wes Anderson best describes this amusing and affecting second feature from Winnipeg’s Matthew Rankin." (Toronto Star)

"Universal Language is a magnificent film, one that feels warm and familiar even as we realize just how startlingly original it is." (Vulture)

Saturday, February 15
Doors 1:00 pm | Movie 1:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE "Une Langue Universelle" (Matthew Rankin, 2025 / NR / 89 mins / Persian with English subtitles) An absurdist triptych of seemingly unconnected stories find a mysterious point of intersection in this tale set somewhere between Winnipeg and Tehran.

Shot entirely in secret, Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof’s award-winning thriller, THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG, centers on a family thrust into the public eye when Iman is appointed as an investigating judge in Tehran. As political unrest erupts in the streets, Iman realizes that his job is even more dangerous than expected, making him increasingly paranoid and distrustful, even of his own wife Najmeh and daughters Sana and Rezvan.

In the wake of the announcement that THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG was selected for competition at Cannes, Rasoulef received an eight-year prison sentence (which included whipping, as his revolutionary art is perceived to "represent crimes against the country’s security"). He fled Iran, where the film was made, and has since re-settled in Germany.

Nominated for numerous awards (and nabbing a Golden Globe nomination for Best International Film) and taking home trophies from fests around the world (including a coveted Special Jury Prize at Cannes), Rasoulef's extraordinarily subversive psychological thriller is Germany's official entry to the 2025 Academy Awards, and is currently shortlisted for Best International Feature Film.

"A blistering, propulsive thriller." (New Yorker)

"Mohammad Rasoulof’s sorrowful new film, 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig', a powerful tale of conscience and conflict made while he was evading Iran’s oppressive theocracy, is shot through with potent metaphors." (Toronto Star)

"Through a single family, Mr. Rasoulof has created a vivid portrait of the dilemmas of today’s Iran, where the power of iman, or faith, suggests one kind of observation but the power of the iPhone suggests another." (Wall Street Journal)

"'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' is a political thriller, a horror movie, and an ode to that unrepentance. The boldness of Iranian girls and women is its inspiration and its essence." (Vulture)

"Rasoulof’s film damns Iran for its fanatical, corrupting, chauvinistic tyranny, all while generating breakneck suspense and, ultimately, resolving its tale with a disaster that contains within it a measure of hopefulness." (The Daily Beast)

Saturday, February 15
Doors 3:15 pm | Movie 3:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG "Dâne-ye anjîr-e ma'âbed" (Mohammad Rasoulef, 2025 / 167 mins / 14A / Farsi with English subtitles) A paranoid father imposes strict measures on his wife and daughters, which leads to intense verbal altercations and the man holding the women captive at gunpoint.

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 Grimonprez captures the moment when African politics and American jazz collided in this magnificent essay film, a riveting historical rollercoaster that illuminates the political machinations behind the 1961 assassination of Congo’s leader Patrice Lumumba. Richly illustrated by eyewitness accounts, official government memos, testimonies from mercenaries and CIA operatives, speeches from Lumumba himself, and a veritable canon of jazz icons, SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D'ETAT interrogates colonial history to tell an urgent and timely story of precedent that resonates more than ever in today’s geopolitical climate.

SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D'ETAT is currently nominated for am Academy Award in the Best Documentary category.

"Riveting and propulsive." (The Hollywood Reporter)

"Cutting between home movies, official texts, historical footage, and Patrice Lumumba’s speeches, “Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat” uses an endless rhythm of rumba and jazz to unravel colonial machinations of power in the Congo circa 1960." (indieWire)

"It might manifest as a straightforward historical documentary, but the fascinating, hypnotic Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat unfolds into something much deeper -- and more sinister. " (Time Out)

"This is a film which has a little of Oliver Stone in the way it inhales something eerie and sinister in the atmosphere, and it’s something to set alongside Leon Gast’s 1996 documentary 'When We Were Kings'." (Guardian)

"What [director] Grimonprez creates here is a mind-blowingly rich tapestry of research, music, and the jazziest history lesson imaginable, with freewheeling beats and riffs echoing into today with urgent purpose" (Harper's Bazaar)

Saturday, February 1
Doors 2:30 pm | Movie 3:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D'ETAT (Johan Grimonprez, 2024 / 150 mins / NR / English with English subtitles) Jazz and decolonization are entwined in this historical rollercoaster that rewrites the Cold War episode that led musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach to crash the UN Security Council in protest against the murder of Patrice Lumumba.

In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other in surprising and mysterious ways. Gradeschoolers Negin and Nazgol find a sum of money frozen in the winter ice and try to claim it. Meanwhile, Massoud leads a group of increasingly-befuddled tourists through the monuments and historic sites of Winnipeg. Matthew quits his meaningless job in a Québecois government office and sets out upon an enigmatic journey to visit his mother. Space, time and personal identities crossfade, interweave and echo into a surreal comedy of misdirection.

Structured like a Venn diagram – at the point of confluence between Jacques Tati and Abbas Kiarostami’s Koker Trilogy – UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE is at once a diary film, an absurdist city symphony and a welling-up of confinement-era emotion exploring the mysterious interzone where one person ends and the rest of the world begins. An elusive, half-remembered dream of home, solitude, our responsibilities to others and the wild turkeys that haunt us.

UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE is Canada's official entry to the 2025 Academy Awards, and has been shortlisted for the Best International Film category.

"An off-kilter creation that feels like the wacko offspring of Aki Kaurismäki and Abbas Kiarostami’s cinemas." (The Daily Beast)

"The everyday wonder of late Iranian master Abbas Kiarostami combined with the formal whimsy of Wes Anderson best describes this amusing and affecting second feature from Winnipeg’s Matthew Rankin." (Toronto Star)

"Universal Language is a magnificent film, one that feels warm and familiar even as we realize just how startlingly original it is." (Vulture)

Monday, February 17
Doors 2:50 pm | Movie 3:20 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE "Une Langue Universelle" (Matthew Rankin, 2025 / NR / 89 mins / Persian with English subtitles) An absurdist triptych of seemingly unconnected stories find a mysterious point of intersection in this tale set somewhere between Winnipeg and Tehran.

Following an incredible four sold out performances at the Rio Theatre in 2024, The East Van Laugh RioT is pleased to welcome comedian Sammy Obeid back to the stage - with all-new material! - on Tuesday, February 18.

Tuesday, February 18 - **MORE THAN 50% SOLD OUT!**
Doors 5:30 pm | Show 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Adult Balcony (General Admission) $39 + s/c
Adult Main Floor (Assigned Seating) $48+ s/c
VIP Meet n' Greet (Rows 2-6, centre section) $65+ s/c
VVIP Meet n' Greet (Front Row, centre section) $75+ s/c
Group Ticket Pricing (Minimum 4) $43 (ea)+ s/c (online only)

Lebanese-Palestinian American and born in Oakland California, Sammy Obeid double-majored in Business and Mathematics at UC Berkeley and then turned down a job at Google to be a comedian.

Now the host of 100 Humans on Netflix, he’s also appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing and America's Got Talent, as well as TBS’s Conan, and is best known for his world record of performing comedy 1,001 nights in a row, a story featured in both Time Magazine and The New York Times.

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The Rio Theatre's annual Oscar party returns, featuring the live televised broadcast of the 97th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2. Hosted by Conan O'Brien!

Get ready for the best buttery popcorn Vancouver has to offer, in-house trivia, our own Oscar contest, as well as prizes for Best Dressed, Best Acceptance Speech, and more! Come in your very finest attire (or maybe just recycle that bridesmaid's dress in the back of your closet...) for a chance to prance our red carpet and win a prize for your efforts. You bettah work!

As always, this is one seriously hot ticket... It sells out in advance every year! We strongly recommend making plans and buying tickets early in order to ensure entry, and avoid disappointment. All guests are encouraged to come early to ensure time to locate seats, get drinks and snacks at concession, and not miss any of the show's shenanigans!

The 97th Annual Academy Awards
Sunday, March 2
Doors & Red Carpet Coverage Begins at 3:00 pm
Ceremony 4:00 pm

Balcony Tickets (General Admission) $20 | $25 at the door
Main Floor (Assigned Seating) $20 | $25 at the door

Get prepared to laugh your arse off! On Saturday, March 15, Clare Voyeur presents another installment of WHAT’S THE CRAIC? A Night of Irish Devilry.

This variety show is the precursor celebration to Paddy’s Day, packed with acts full of hilarity, sexiness and the spirit and lore of the Emerald Isle! We’ve got burlesque, comedy, live music, games and more!

Ask your mammies to say a prayer for you, this show is about to get wild! Say another rosary, count your lucky shamrocks and wear your best greens in honor of the big man himself, St. Patrick!

Saturday, March 15
Doors 8:15 pm | Show 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

General Admission $30+ s/c (Early Bird Until February 1) | $38+ s/c | $42+ s/c at the door
VIP $55+ s/c (Assigned seats in Rows A-E, centre section, and a themed goodie bag)

Show And Tell present
SARAH KEYWORTH: MY EYES ARE UP HERE

UK stand-up star Sarah Keyworth makes their North American tour debut, bringing their smash-hit show to the Rio Theatre on March 18.

"My Eyes Are Up Here" is one of the most talked about stand-up shows of the last year, racking up a string of awards and selling out theaters all across their native UK, and Australia.

Tuesday, March 18
Doors 6:15 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Balcony (GA) $40+ s/c
Main Floor (Assigned) $50+ s/c
VIP (Rows A-E, centre section) $60+ s/c

‘Achingly funny’- The Herald ★★★★★

‘Gales of laughter’ – The Guardian ★★★★

‘Utterly engaging’ The Telegraph ★★★★

Sarah has appeared on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, ITV's The Stand Up Sketch Show and Comedy Central's Roast Battle. Their BBC Radio 4 show Are You A Boy or A Girl is available to stream on BBC Sounds and their Prime Special Dark Horse is streaming on Prime TV.

Winner of the Most Outstanding Show at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024, the International New Faces of Comedy at Just For Laughs Festival 2023.

Guest star on Off Menu and The Guilty Feminist podcasts.

Live On-Stage Comedy with VHS!

Joe Pickett ('The Onion') and Nick Prueher ('The Colbert Report') have over 13,000 VHS tapes in their collection, and have been taking viewers on a guided tour through their latest and greatest finds since 2004.

To celebrate two decades of this VHS nonsense, Joe and Nick will serve up their all-time greatest finds including the dumbest exercise videos, the craziest public access shows and updates with the most wonderful weirdos they’ve met along the way.

"A comedy sensation."

"Hysterical and brilliant."

Thursday, March 20
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Early Bird Tickets (On sale now Until January 31) $25+ s/c
Tickets $30+ s/c

For more information on Found Footage, head to www.foundfootagefest.com.

Join us at the Rio Theatre on March 21 for H Cupcake Productions Foundation's THE COSPLAY SWIMSUIT CONTEST, a charity variety show mixing comedy and sex appeal - for a good cause!

H Cupcake Productions was founded with the goals of bringing laughter and smiles to adults, while supporting the needs of children. While the world hasn't been the kindest place these past few years, the organization's mission is event-driven, with the goal of bringing as much joy as possible to as many people as possible. The group has been the main event for adult entertainment at Anime Revolution since 2012, with an average current attendance of 3,400 people.

Friday, March 21
Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Early Bird Tickets $25+ s/c (Until February 14!)
Adult Entry $30+ s/c | $35+ s/c at the door
VIP (Rows A-C) $40+ s/c

This Cosplay Swimsuit Contest will benefit BC Children's Hospital, with proceeds going towards purchasing a soft stuffed animal for a child in need at BC Children's. (When else are you going to get to see Burlesque, Singing, Dancing, Feats of Athletics and get to feel good about funding a charity!)

The event's lineup includes many past favourites from the group's annual perfomance at Anime Revolution, including: Veilsinclair, JMRohCreations, Brystak, Vancity_Ranger, Vexxerity, Gothish.Rain, Bad Sheep Cosplay, Cookie._.Rush, Jessisagoshdarnmess, Kamistry, Sharkiekitty and Milkiway.Cosplay.

Come view our past events at our website at: www.hcupcakeproductions.org

The Saturday Morning Spring Break Party of 2025!

The Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Cartoon Party is returning to the Rio Theatre with a Spring Break event featuring an all-new lineup of retro TV goodness covered in sugary cereal. It's Volume VII!

Kids today may not realize the significance of the Saturday morning ritual, but once upon a time, we had to wait a whole week to get our cartoon fix, and when we got it, we tended to binge. Well – welcome to The Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Cartoon Party - that special time when kids and kids-at-heart get to relive the exciting Saturday Morning ritual of non-stop retro cartoons, and binge on the multi-colored sugary cereals that used to be a part of every “balanced” breakfast!

The cartoon lineup is always a mystery, but expect to see monsters, sci-fi, sleuths, superheroes and all kinds of 2D silliness, both faves and obscurities spanning the '30s through the '90s, all punctuated with vintage commercials, PSAs and station IDs for a 3-hour trip down memory lane! So get ready for a sugar rush and an explosion of nostalgia all wrapped up in one candy-coated package.

Curated by David Bertrand

Dairy-free options available! Compostable bowls and spoons will be provided. We encourage guests to bring their own NON-BREAKABLE (ie, not ceramic) bowls and spoons.

Saturday, March 22
Doors 10:00 am | Event 10:30 am *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Tickets HERE

Kids Pricing (13 and under) HERE | $14 at the door

Community Trail Running presents:
The Trail Running Film Festival 2025

After a great debut in 2023, and an even better follow-up in 2024, the Trail Running Film Festival is back on tour in 2025 and coming to Vancouver once again! Expect another amazing evening of films, inspiration, and community.

Come and help us celebrate our incredible sport as we explore individual and collective potential. The festival will also have a 50/50 in support of BC AdventureSmart and include prizes and giveaways to add to our celebration!

We’re excited to bring you stories from around the world by filmmakers sharing their work of adventure, inclusivity, wilderness, art, and diversity across the trail and ultra community. Trail running is awesome and so is this film festival!

Thursday, April 3
Doors 6:00 pm | Event 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Early Bird Tickets (December 1-31) $25+ s/c
Tickets $30+ s/c | $35+ s/c at the door
Squad Pass Group Pricing (Group of Four) $100+ s/c (Available online only)

Tickets on sale December 1

You’ve watched his clips on Instagram, you’ve shared his standup with your friends and family on TikTok, now it’s time to see Jarlath Regan’s funny bits live - and in person. The brand new standup show from the man behind some of the most hilarious viral standup comedy clips is finally here! After selling out every single seat on his “Yer Man” tour in 2024, Jarlath is on the road again and travelling around the world with a completely fresh, never before seen standup comedy show guaranteed to have you “In Bits”.

Friday, April 11
Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Advance tickets $42+ s/c

Artist Pre-Sale - Thursday, September 12 10:00 am
General On Sale - Friday, September 13 10:00 am

“The jewel in the Irish comedy crown.” (The Examiner)

“Universally enjoyable – 90 minutes of jaw-achingly funny anecdotes which spanned every topic
imaginable.” (The Post)

“A subtle yet sublime helping of observational wit” (The Herald ★★★★★)

“Downright hilarious…comedy genius” (The Irish Times ★★★★)

“Had the audience shaking so violently with laughter they probably could have charged their phones” (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine)

“Regan is an expert storyteller and this is a beautifully constructed show that I could have happily
listened to for twice its length.” (★★★★ The Arts Desk)

30 Years of Gut-Busting Laughs with Don Burnstick!

Burnstick Promotions and the Rio Theatre proudly present Don Burnstick live on stage on Monday, April 21. It’s time to celebrate 30 years of belly laughs, side-splitting humor, and the kind of comedy that makes your face hurt from grinning—and not your auntie bum flat from sitting to long.

After performing across North America, selling out thousands of shows, and spreading joy to countless people, Don Burnstick is bringing the funny to you. Expect an unforgettable night of raw, edgy comedy that’ll have you rolling in the aisles and begging for more. A proud Cree from Alexander First Nation, Don’s comedy transcends borders, blending cultural truths with universal laughs. It’s no wonder he’s a global sensation with a schedule so packed he probably tours more than Santa.

From relatable res stories to his razor-sharp satire, Burnstick’s unique brand of humor connects deeply with audiences all over the world. Whether you’ve followed him from his first joke to now, or you’re experiencing his comedy genius for the first time, one thing’s for sure—you’re in for a treat (or maybe a roast).

“Prepare for a night of storytelling so good, even your chattiest cousin will shut up and listen.”

Monday, April 21
Doors 4:00 pm | Show 5:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Balcony Tickets $30+ s/c (Perfect for those who laugh louder with a bird’s-eye view.)
Main Floor $50+ s/c (Front-row splash zone: Comedy tears and laughs guaranteed!)
VIP $80+ s/c (Includes a post show meet and greet, and exclusive merch. Selfies with Don are priceless!).

Warning: This show contains real comedy. May cause tears of joy, sore ribs, and dangerously funny memories you’ll repeat to your friends forever.

Buy your tickets now before they’re gone faster than a bag of bannock at a family gathering!

Bappa Mazumder & Elita Karem
Presented by Dhaka Club Vancouver

Bangladeshi stars Bappa Mazumder and Dilshad Karim Elita will be coming to perform with Bappa Mazumder’s band, Dalchhut, live onstage at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, April 27. Get ready, and let’s all make the lasting memories together.

Bappa Mazumder is a versatile Bangladeshi singer, lyricist and music composer who won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Music Composer for the song "Na Jani Kon Oporadhey" in the 2017 film, SWATTA.

Dilshad Karim Elita, better known as Elita Karim, is a Bangladeshi singer, versatile performer, anchor and voice artist.

Sunday, April 27
Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Balcony (General Admission) $30+ s/c
Main Floor (Assigned) $45+ s/c

This Rio Theatre gift certificate is good for entry to any single regular screening and includes one medium popcorn, one medium fountain beverage, and one small candy.

You’ve watched his clips on Instagram, you’ve shared his standup with your friends and loved ones, now it’s time to see Manhar Seth’s poetic bits live and in-person.

Manhar Seth is one of the most viral and sensational figures on Instagram known for his unique fusion of poetry (shayari) and comedy. He has captivated audiences with his remarkable ability to blend heartfelt shayari with humor creating a refreshing and relatable experience for fans across the globe. Manhar doesn’t just perform on stage—he connects with his audience through interactive crowdwork making each show a dynamic and personal experience.

With a strong fanbase of 2 Million Followers that spans across India and internationally he has toured over 45 cities in his home country and garnered overwhelming responses during his recent tours in Dubai and the UK. His Canada tour is already generating huge excitement with pre-sale registrations amassing around 500 responses and early ticket sales estimated at 1500 tickets across multiple cities.

Presented by Reality Entertainment

Friday, May 2
Doors: 6:30 pm | Show: 7:30 pm
Language: English, Hindi | Age: 16+

Early Bird Ticket Pricing! (Limited Number Available)

VIP (Rows A & B) $45+ s/c
Main Floors (Assigned Seating) $35+ s/c
Balcony (General Admission):$25+s/c

For Group Bookings & Sponsorships:
Reality Ent - (639) 999 0390
ContactRealityEntertainment@gmail.com

Iron Dog Books and Black Bond Books/Book Warehouse proudly present An Evening With V.E. Schwab at the Rio Theatre, in celebration of "Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil." The evening promises a lively discussion, hosted by local author and podcaster Hannah McGregor, and an in-depth question period.

Ticket price includes a signed and specially embossed copy of "Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil." Additionally, autographed copies of V.E. Schwab's previous books will be available for purchase, while quantities last.

VICTORIA “V. E.” SCHWAB is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including the acclaimed Shades universe, the Villains series, the City of Ghosts series, Gallant, and the international bestseller The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. Translated into over two dozen languages and optioned for television and film, V.E. Schwab’s work is widely loved and critically acclaimed.

Monday, June 16 - Over 50% sold!
Doors 6:00 pm | Event 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Ticket price includes one signed copy of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, admission to event, and all taxes and fees.

Ticket purchasers will be contacted ahead of the event for the opportunity to submit questions.

This Rio Theatre gift certificate is good for entry to any single regular screening and includes two medium drinks, and one large popcorn.