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RIO Saturday
Morning Picture Club

Sponsored by Hackney Gazette

Membership is free. Members have their membership cards stamped on each visit and get free admittance after every 10 visits and a free poster after every 25 visits. Parents, please note: children under the age of five years must be accompanied by an adult throughout the performance. You are welcome to drop off older children at the start of the film and return to pick them up at the end. Doors open at 10.30am and the FILM starts at 11.00am sharp. The length of the films varies – please check the finish times listed below. Please note: unaccompanied adults will not be admitted.

 

SinbadSAT 7 Aug 11.00am

SINBAD: LEGEND OF THE SEVEN SEAS (U)

(US 2003) dir.Tim Johnson 85m.
Voices of Brad Pitt, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michelle Pfeiffer.

When Eris, the Goddess of Chaos, steals the Book of Peace and casts the land into darkness, she manages to frame Sinbad for the mischievous deed. But Proteus, Sinbad’s pal, steps in and takes the blame for him. Will Sinbad be able to rescue the fabled Book of Peace, and also his best friend in time? Find out in this exciting animated tale.

Approx end 12.30pm

 

ShrekSAT 14 Aug 11.00am

SHREK 2 (U)

(US 2004) dirs.Kelly Asbury & Conrad Vernon. 93m.
Voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Cleese, Julie Andrews, Antonio Banderas, Rupert Everett.

Returning from their honeymoon, Shrek and Fiona find an invitation from her parents who have heard about her marriage and wish to meet their new son-in-law. The only problem is that they still think their daughter has married the Prince Charming instead of a 700-pound ogre.

Approx end 12.30pm

 

Two BrothersSAT 21 Aug 11.00am

TWO BROTHERS (U)

(France/Br 2004) dir.Jean-Jacques Annaud 105m.
Guy Pearce, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu.

Baby tigers Kumal and Sangha are growing up in a forgotten temple in the South East Asian jungle with their parents The Great Tiger and the Tigress. But their life falls apart the day an adventurer violates the tigers’ sanctuary in search of old statues. He kills the Great Tiger and captures Kumal while Sangha and his mother manage to escape. What will happen to Kumal? Will the brothers ever be reunited? A beautiful and moving story by the director of the acclaimed THE BEAR.

Approx end 12.45pm

 

ThunderbirdsSAT 28 Aug 11.00am

THUNDERBIRDS (PG)

(US 2004) dir.Jonathan Frakes 95m.
Bill Paxton, Brady Corbet, Ben Kingsley, Debora Weston.

The Thunderbirds, an International Rescue team, return home to their space station to find it in pieces as it has been attacked by the megalomaniac villain, the Hood. Lovers of space ships and special effects will be delighted and the film is also full of funny gags.

Approx end 12.35pm

 

Deep BlueSAT 4 Sep 11.00am

DEEP BLUE (PG)

(Br 2003) dirs.Andy Byatt & Alastair Fothergill 90m.
Documentary narrated by Michael Gambon.

Meet Nemo’s real brothers in this documentary telling the story of life in the depths of the ocean. Suspense and tension have not been forgotten, how does it feel to bump into a hungry shark on the hunt? In an era when more and more things are created digitally, this films reminds us how beautiful and infinitely surprising nature can be.

Approx end 12.30pm

 

The Prince and MeSAT 11 Sep 11.00am

THE PRINCE AND ME (PG)

(US 2004) dir.Martha Coolidge 111m. Julia Stiles,
Luke Mably, Ben Miller, James Fox, Miranda Richardson.

Once upon a time there was a young girl who met a prince and they fell in love at first sight. Well, things are not quite like that when Paige, a free-spirited student full of life, meets Eddie at her university of Wisconsin. They fall in love but Paige doesn’t know that her prince is actually a real prince from Denmark who decided to take a year out to have fun. This is a funny, refreshing and modern fairy tale.

Approx end 12.50pm

 

Around the World in 80SAT 18 Sep 11.00am

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS (PG)

(US 2004) dir.Frank Coraci 120m.
Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan, Robert Fyfe, Jim Broadbent.

Eccentric adventurer and inventor, Phileas Fogg, makes a bet with the members of his gentlemen’s club that he can travel around the world in 80 days. Travelling with him is Passepartout, a half-French valet who uses his martial arts skills to defend his master from the many dangers and obstacles they encounter. This version of Jules Verne’s 1873 classic novel focuses on Passepartout and is full of tricks, inventions and amazing balloons.

Approx end 1.00pm

 

You got servedSAT 25 Sep 11.00am

YOU GOT SERVED (PG)

(US 2004) dir.Chris Stokes 95m.
Omarion, Marques Houston, Jennifer Freeman.

If you’re into breakdance this film is for you and you won’t be disappointed. The choreographic scenes are just incredible. The story? A breakdancing crew enters a dance competition. But it will be tough, if they want to win and get out of their ghetto. Highly exciting.

Approx end 12.35pm

 

SAT 2 Oct 11.00am

GarfieldGARFIELD: THE MOVIE (U)

(US 2004) dir.Peter Hewitt 80m.
Voices of Bill Murray, Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Life is great and peaceful for Garfield until Jon, his owner, buys a dog to get the attention of Liz, the local animal carer, raising the prospect of a lot of cat and dog fighting for Garfield, if he wants to save his space on the sofa. A very funny and sparkling animated film, enhanced by the presence of Bill Murray, who gives his voice to the famously sardonic and spoiled cat.

Approx end 12.20pm

 

PLAYCENTRE MATINEES

Tue 15 Jun 4.15pm FINDING NEMO (U)
Tue 22 Jun 4.15pm BROTHER BEAR (U)
Tue 29 Jun 4.15pm CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE DRAMA QUEEN (PG)
Tue 7 Sep 4.15pm DEEP BLUE (PG)
Tue 14 Sep 4.15pm THE PRINCE AND ME (PG)
Tue 21 Sep 4.15pm AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS (PG)
Tue 28 Sep 4.15pm YOU GOT SERVED (PG)
Tue 5 Oct 4.15pm GARFIELD: THE MOVIE (U)


TICKETS:
£2.50 Children
£3.50 Accompanying adults

 

ShrekSUMMER HOLIDAY MATINEES

FRI 13 – THUR 19 Aug
1.00 not Sat Sun

SHREK 2 (U)

(US 2004) dirs.Kelly Asbury & Conrad Vernon. 93m.
Voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Cleese, Julie Andrews, Antonio Banderas, Rupert Everett.

Returning from their honeymoon, Shrek and Fiona find an invitation from her parents who have heard about her marriage and wish to meet their new son-in-law. The only problem is that they still think their daughter has married the Prince Charming instead of a 700-pound ogre.

 

Two BrothersFRI 20 – THUR 26 Aug
2.00 daily

TWO BROTHERS (U)

(France/Br 2004) dir.Jean-Jacques Annaud 105m.
Guy Pearce, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu.

Baby tigers Kumal and Sangha are growing up in a forgotten temple in the South East Asian jungle with their parents The Great Tiger and the Tigress. But their life falls apart the day an adventurer violates the tigers’ sanctuary in search of old statues. He kills the Great Tiger and captures Kumal while Sangha and his mother manage to escape. What will happen to Kumal? Will the brothers ever be reunited? A beautiful and moving story by the director of the acclaimed THE BEAR.

 

ThunderbirdsFRI 27 Aug – WED 1 Sep
1.15 not Sun

THUNDERBIRDS (PG)

(US 2004) dir.Jonathan Frakes 95m.
Bill Paxton, Brady Corbet, Ben Kingsley, Debora Weston.

The Thunderbirds, an International Rescue team, return home to their space station to find it in pieces as it has been attacked by the megalomaniac villain, the Hood. Lovers of space ships and special effects will be delighted and the film is also full of funny gags.

TICKETS:
£4.00 Under 15s
£5.00 Adults
£4.00 Concessions
£2.50 OAPs
GROUP REDUCTIONS (Weekday Matinees only)
£3.00 10 or more children
+ 1 accompanying adult free with every 10 children

 

SATURDAY MATINEES

SAT 7 Aug

SINBAD: LEGEND OF THE SEVEN SEAS (U) 1.30

(US 2003) dir.Tim Johnson 85m.
Voices of Brad Pitt, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michelle Pfeiffer.

When Eris, the Goddess of Chaos, steals the Book of Peace and casts the land into darkness, she manages to frame Sinbad for the mischievous deed. But Proteus, Sinbad’s pal, steps in and takes the blame for him. Will Sinbad be able to rescue the fabled Book of Peace, and also his best friend in time? Find out in this exciting animated tale.

£5/£4 Concs/£4 Under 15’s

 

Deep BlueSAT 4 Sep

DEEP BLUE (PG) 1.15

(Br 2003) dirs.Andy Byatt & Alastair Fothergill 90m.
Documentary narrated by Michael Gambon.

Meet Nemo’s real brothers in this documentary telling the story of life in the depths of the ocean. Suspense and tension have not been forgotten, how does it feel to bump into a hungry shark on the hunt? In an era when more and more things are created digitally, this films reminds us how beautiful and infinitely surprising nature can be.

£5/£4 Concs/£4 Under 15’s

 


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