R I O P A R E N T S & B A B I E S C L U B |
The Parents and Babies Club gives parents with
babies a chance to visit the cinema, without having to find a baby
sitter or worry about their babies causing a disturbance. The auditorium
is lighter than usual, and there is a secure space for pushchairs.
The Club is exclusively for parents with babies under one year old.
Membership is free but you do need to sign up and receive a membership
card to come to these screenings. You may join on the day, or email
us: gemma@riocinema.org.uk
with your name, address, contact telephone number, your baby's name
and date of birth. Tickets are at the normal matinee price of £5.50
and £4.50 Concessions. |
• Tue 12 Jun 12.30
THE PAINTED VEIL (12A)
(US 2006) dir. John Curran 125m.
Starring Naomi Watts, Edward Norton, Liev Schreiber, Diana Rigg.
Based on the novel by W. Somerset Maugham set in the 1920s, THE PAINTED VEIL tells of Walter and Kitty, who marry hastily and relocate to Shanghai. When Walter discovers Kitty has been unfaithful, in an act of revenge, he takes a job in a village ravaged by cholera, taking her along. In one of the most remote and beautiful places on earth, the couple begin to learn about themselves and their relationship. Emotionally engaging with excellent performances from Watts and Norton. |
• Thur 14 Jun 12.30
JINDABYNE (15)
(Australia 2006) dir. Ray Lawrence 124m.
Laura Linney Gabriel Byrne Chris Haywood Deborra-Lee Furness John Howard.
This stunning psychological thriller from Ray Lawrence, director of LANTANA, is a complex tapestry of moral threads.
Based on a short story by Raymond Carver, it tells of Stewart Kane, an Irishman living in the Australian town of Jindabyne who goes on a fishing trip in isolated hill country with friends, only to discover the body of a murdered girl in the river. Rather than return to the town immediately, the men continue fishing and report their gruesome find days later. This causes repercussions for the group, particularly Stewart when his wife Claire discovers her husband's actions. Her determination to uncover the truth makes for a quietly riveting psychological drama, probing the mysterious workings of the human heart. Richly atmospheric, with the dramatic setting of the Australian outback and impeccable performances, Jindabyne is an often deeply disturbing, unforgettable film. |
• Tue 19 Jun 12.30
TELL NO ONE (15)
(France 2006) dir. Guillaume Canet 131m. Subtitles. Digital.
François Cluzet, Marie-Josée Croze, Kristin Scott Thomas, André Dussollier.
Years after the event, a man still haunted by the apparent murder of his wife starts to receive mysterious instructions. Riveting suspense thriller based on the best-selling novel.
Alex and Margot are childhood sweethearts whose marital bliss is shattered when Margot is murdered in perplexing circumstances by a secluded lake. Eight years later, Alex receives disturbing emails that indicate that Margot may, after all, be alive, and as new evidence comes to light, Alex himself is suspected of foul play. So as the police pursue him, Alex pursues clues to his wife's whereabouts and the mystery of that terrible night at the lake. With a terrific ensemble cast, gripping chase sequences through Paris and a screenplay that bristles with wit and energy, this crisp and well-made thriller comes highly recommended. |
• Thur 21 Jun 12.30
TELL NO ONE (15)
(France 2006) dir. Guillaume Canet 131m. Subtitles. Digital.
François Cluzet, Marie-Josée Croze, Kristin Scott Thomas, André Dussollier.
Years after the event, a man still haunted by the apparent murder of his wife starts to receive mysterious instructions. Riveting suspense thriller based on the best-selling novel. |
• Tue 26 Jun 12.15
LA VIE EN ROSE (12A)
(France 2007) dir. Olivier Dahan 140m. Subtitles. Digital.
Starring: Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud, Jean-Pierre Martins, Gérard Depardieu.
Vivid and moving story of the extraordinary life of legendary French singer Edith Piaf, with tour-de-force performances.
Edith "the Sparrow" Piaf is famous worldwide for her wonderful expressive voice and songs such as ‘Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien’. This film charts her life from childhood in a brothel in Paris in the 1920s, through her rise to fame and tragic love life, and finally to her death aged just 47. The performance from Marion Cotillard is magnificent, as she plays the spirited young Edith busking on the streets through to her middle age, ravaged by illness and addiction. A memorable cast, vivid cinematography, crisp and resonant sound recordings, and dramatic storytelling make this a must-see film for fans and novices alike. |
• Thur 28 Jun 11.15am
LA VIE EN ROSE (12A)
(France 2007) dir. Olivier Dahan 140m. Subtitles. Digital.
Starring: Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud, Jean-Pierre Martins, Gérard Depardieu.
Vivid and moving story of the extraordinary life of legendary French singer Edith Piaf, with tour-de-force performances. |
• Thur 5 Jul 11.15am
LA VIE EN ROSE (12A)
(France 2007) dir. Olivier Dahan 140m. Subtitles. Digital.
Starring: Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud, Jean-Pierre Martins, Gérard Depardieu.
Vivid and moving story of the extraordinary life of legendary French singer Edith Piaf, with tour-de-force performances. |
• Tue 10 Jul 1.15
SKETCHES OF FRANK GEHRY (12A)
(Germany/US 2005) dir. Sydney Pollack 84m. Documentary. Digital.
Frank Gehry, Sydney Pollack, Craig Webb, Edwin Chan, Dennis Hopper, Julian Schnabel, Bob Geldof, Ed Ruscha, Hal Foster, Michael Ovitz, Michael Eisner, Milton Wexler.
A warm and observant working portrait of architect Frank Gehry, from award-winning director Sydney Pollack.
Even if you know nothing of Gehry's designs, you'll be immediately and completely engrossed in this story. Showing the architect with trusted assistants, sketching his design fantasies (never using computers himself), painstakingly assembling models until he finalises his ideas for new, extraordinary buildings, we then visit the finished masterpieces. The film captures those moments when spontaneous ideas collide with practical concerns and shows a man who has dared to dream about buildings that seem to defy gravity, such as the awesome Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, with its walls that look like large billowing sails. The film also includes glowing comments from celebrities fans of Gehry such as Bob Geldof and Dennis Hopper. Enjoyable and insightful. |
• Thur 12 Jul 12.30
PARIS JE T’AIME (15)
(France 2006) 121m. Subtitles. Digital.
Directors: Olivier Assayas, Frédéric Auburtin, Emmanuel Benbihy, Gurinder Chadha, Sylvain Chomet, Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, Isabel Coixet, Wes Craven, Alfonso Cuarón, Gérard Depardieu, Christopher Doyle, Richard LaGravenese, Vincenzo Natali, Alexander Payne, Bruno Podalydès, Walter Salles, Oliver Schmitz, Nobuhiro Suwa, Daniela Thomas, Tom Tykwer, Gus Van Sant.
Cast: Bruno Podalydès, Florence Muller, Cyril Descours, Leïla Bekhti, Gaspard Ulliel, Elias McConnell, Marianne Faithfull, Steve Buscemi, Julie Bataille, Axel Kiener, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Barbet Schroeder, Li Xin, Sergio Castellitto, Miranda Richardson, Leonor Watling, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Hippolyte Girardot, Paul Putner, Yolande Moreau, Nick Nolte, Ludivine Sagnier, Sara Martins, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Lionel Dray, Joana Preiss, Seydou Boro, Aïssa Maïga, Bob Hoskins, Fanny Ardant, Elijah Wood, Olga Kurylenko, Wes Craven, Emily Mortimer, Rufus Sewell, Alexander Payne, Melchior Beslon, Natalie Portman, Gena Rowlands, Ben Gazzara, Gérard Depardieu, Margo Martindale.
18 short stories about relationships set in Paris from a host of internationally acclaimed directors and actors.
Love in all its forms is the subject of these short films made by an assortment of international directors who bring individual vision to a collective love letter to the French capital. Most of the directors have written their own pieces, and they range from whimsical to romantic, to dramatic and tragic. Steve Buscemi is hilarious in the Coen brothers' piece and Cuarón's single take is technically audacious, while Alexander Payne's bittersweet finale soars with a small but profound intimate personal triumph. With modestly but richly sculpted pieces, it's a sublime visit to the city of lights and love. |
• Tue 17 Jul 10.45am
HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX (12A)
(UK 2007) Dir. David Yates 138m. Digital.
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon.
Join Harry on a breathtaking magical adventure in his fifth year at Hogwarts.
After a lonely summer on Privet Drive, Harry returns to Hogwarts only to find that few students and teachers believe him or Dumbledore that the evil Lord Voldemort is really back. Worse, the Minister for Magic has appointed a new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, who turns out to be the nastiest person (and worst teacher) that Harry has ever encountered. In between stealing glances at the beautiful Cho Chang and having strange recurring dreams, Harry decides to take matters into his own hands and teach the brave young wizards how to defend themselves against the Dark Arts himself, to prepare them for the extraordinary battle that lies ahead. |
• Tue 24 Jul 10.45am
HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX (12A)
(UK 2007) Dir. David Yates 138m. Digital.
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon.
Join Harry on a breathtaking magical adventure in his fifth year at Hogwarts.
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• Thur 26 Jul 10.45am
HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX (12A)
(UK 2007) Dir. David Yates 138m. Digital.
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon.
Join Harry on a breathtaking magical adventure in his fifth year at Hogwarts. |
• Tue 31 Jul 11.30am
THE SIMPSONS MOVIE (PG)
(US 2007) dir. David Silverman 87m. Digital.
Voices of: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer.
It takes a wide screen to fully capture Homer Simpson's stupidity, and THE SIMPSONS MOVIE does it. The eagerly awaited feature film based on the hit TV series is finally here!
THE SIMPSONS MOVIE is so special, even we can't tell you the plot! It's a closely guarded secret which will not be revealed... We know that Homer is going to get himself into some serious trouble, and will have to save the world from a catastrophe that he himself created. But apart from that, you'll just have to come and see for yourself! Anyone who's watched The Simpsons on TV (and where have you been if you haven't, under a rock?!) will know that this is bound to be a hilarious adventure with all your favourite characters, so make a special visit to Springfield for the must-see movie of the year. |
• Thur 2 Aug 11.30am
THE SIMPSONS MOVIE (PG)
(US 2007) dir. David Silverman 87m. Digital.
Voices of: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer.
It takes a wide screen to fully capture Homer Simpson's stupidity, and THE SIMPSONS MOVIE does it. The eagerly awaited feature film based on the hit TV series is finally here! |
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