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YOUR WEEKLY DIGITAL RIO LISTINGS 🎟️🍿📽️ WHAT’S ON: FRI 13 - 19 DECEMBER NEW THIS WEEK: QUEER 📖🏳️‍🌈 Luca Guadagnino’s wildly ambitious adaptation of William Burrough’s 1950’s cornerstone of transgressive gay literature features a sensational performance from Daniel Craig. Lee is one of the disconnected group of gay American expatriates in Mexico City in the late 1940s. When enigmatic, ex-soldier Eugene catches Lee’s eye, he dives into a headlong love affair, and an odyssey that will take them to the Ecuadorian jungle in pursuit of the ultimate high. CONTINUED: RUMOURS 🌍🧠 A genre-hopping satire of political ineptitude, as the world’s wealthy democratic world leaders come together for the annual G7 summit, however a crisis looms on the horizon - potential human apocalypse, hastened by the arrival of unearthed “bog men” and a giant ominous brain in the woods… ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL 🪿🇿🇲 On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin, she and her cousins begin to discover difficult truths, long repressed. .. CONCLAVE ⛪🔥 The Pope has died. Cardinal Lawrence must lead the Conclave to select the new Catholic leader. Sides have been drawn, a contest between a reactionary, openly racist cardinal and the liberal progressive cardinal, but secrets and sabotage quickly make things more complicated… NIGHTBITCH 🌙🐕 A woman pauses her career to be a stay-at-home mum, but soon her isolation and exhaustion domesticity takes a surreal turn when she begins to see and hear things in the night that instil things primal and feral within her... Based on the bestselling novel by Rachel Yoder. SPECIAL EVENTS: @pinkpalacequeerfilmclub presents TANGERINE 🍊🏳️‍⚧️ FRI 13 DECEMBER at 7.30pm! @pinkpalacequeerfilmclub & The Rio Cinema presents a Queer Christmas Double Bill BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE 🔔🕯️ + CAROL 👩‍❤️‍👩 🎄 SUN 15 DECEMBER at 2.20pm! Carers and Babies Club: CONCLAVE 🤱☕️ TUE 17 DECEMBER at 11.00am! @rebelreelcineclub presents THE HOLY MOUNTAIN + DJs ⛰️🤯 TUE 17 DECEMBER at 7.45pm! NICKEL BOYS + Q&A ⛓️🌿 THU 19 DECEMBER VISIT THE RIO WEBSITE FOR TICKETS & MEMBERSHIPS! 🎟️

YOUR WEEKLY DIGITAL RIO LISTINGS 🎟️🍿📽️ WHAT’S ON: FRI 13 - 19 DECEMBER NEW THIS WEEK: QUEER 📖🏳️‍🌈 Luca Guadagnino’s wildly ambitious adaptation of William Burrough’s 1950’s cornerstone of transgressive gay literature features a sensational performance from Daniel Craig. Lee is one of the disconnected group of gay American expatriates in Mexico City in the late 1940s. When enigmatic, ex-soldier Eugene catches Lee’s eye, he dives into a headlong love affair, and an odyssey that will take them to the Ecuadorian jungle in pursuit of the ultimate high. CONTINUED: RUMOURS 🌍🧠 A genre-hopping satire of political ineptitude, as the world’s wealthy democratic world leaders come together for the annual G7 summit, however a crisis looms on the horizon - potential human apocalypse, hastened by the arrival of unearthed “bog men” and a giant ominous brain in the woods… ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL 🪿🇿🇲 On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin, she and her cousins begin to discover difficult truths, long repressed. .. CONCLAVE ⛪🔥 The Pope has died. Cardinal Lawrence must lead the Conclave to select the new Catholic leader. Sides have been drawn, a contest between a reactionary, openly racist cardinal and the liberal progressive cardinal, but secrets and sabotage quickly make things more complicated… NIGHTBITCH 🌙🐕 A woman pauses her career to be a stay-at-home mum, but soon her isolation and exhaustion domesticity takes a surreal turn when she begins to see and hear things in the night that instil things primal and feral within her... Based on the bestselling novel by Rachel Yoder. SPECIAL EVENTS: @pinkpalacequeerfilmclub presents TANGERINE 🍊🏳️‍⚧️ FRI 13 DECEMBER at 7.30pm! @pinkpalacequeerfilmclub & The Rio Cinema presents a Queer Christmas Double Bill BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE 🔔🕯️ + CAROL 👩‍❤️‍👩 🎄 SUN 15 DECEMBER at 2.20pm! Carers and Babies Club: CONCLAVE 🤱☕️ TUE 17 DECEMBER at 11.00am! @rebelreelcineclub presents THE HOLY MOUNTAIN + DJs ⛰️🤯 TUE 17 DECEMBER at 7.45pm! NICKEL BOYS + Q&A ⛓️🌿 THU 19 DECEMBER VISIT THE RIO WEBSITE FOR TICKETS & MEMBERSHIPS! 🎟️

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Coming in 2025 - THE BRUTALIST. “The field of view is so immense that you can be physically close to an object—a building that’s six feet tall—and you can see it from the ground all the way to the sky. For a film on architecture, that’s quite important. We never thought of shooting the film on any other format.” Discover how Brady Corbet revived a groundbreaking film format to craft the epic scale of The Brutalist.

NICKEL BOYS 🪙🧑🏿‍🤝‍🧑🏾 Preview Screening + DIRECTOR Q&A On Tomorrow, THU 19 DECEMBER at 8.30pm! We’re truly honoured to welcome director and co-writer Ramell Ross to the Rio Cinema, for what will be a wonderful Q&A preview screening of his stunning masterpiece, NICKEL BOYS, hosted by journalist Zac Ntim. “There are few American films that come close to what it accomplishes... a miracle, with the makings of a classic”. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead and inspired by real-life events, NICKEL BOYS is a dazzling achievement – a bold and beguiling exploration of buried American history brought vividly to life via an ingenious visual approach. 1960s Florida: Elwood Curtis is sent to the Nickel Academy, a barbaric juvenile reformatory, for a crime he did not commit. There he meets the worldly-wise Jack Turner and life-changing friendship is formed. Present day New York: the cruel realities of racism are recalled alongside the beauty of the natural world and an unbreakable bond of hope between two black teenagers. With phenomenal cutting-edge performances from Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson as Elwood and Turner, alongside the incomparable Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, the groundbreaking NICKEL BOYS is a never less than utterly remarkable.

PADDINGTON IN PERU 🧸🧳 From FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER PADDINGTON IN PERU brings Paddington’s story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru… Full of heart, humor, and stunning Peruvian landscapes, PADDINGTON IN PERU is a celebration of family, friendship, and the belief that kindness and courage can overcome any challenge. Whether scaling ancient ruins or paddling through winding rivers, Paddington shows that even the smallest bear can make the biggest difference! At the Rio Cinema we are committed to accessibility and we try to host as many accessible Family Flicks screenings as possible for hard of hearing and d/Deaf audiences, and relaxed screenings tailored for neurodivergent audiences. HOH screening: Monday 23 December, 1.45pm VISIT THE RIO WEBSITE FOR TICKETS & MEMBERSHIPS! 🎟️

MOANA 2 🌊✨ From FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER MOANA 2 continues the epic musical adventures of Moana three years after her initial journey. Moana, (voiced by Auliʻi Cravalho) is now a confident wayfinder, but she receives a vision from her ancestor revealing that the storm god Nalo has submerged the legendary island of Motufetu. To prevent her people from facing extinction, Moana has to assemble a diverse crew along with her loyal companions Pua and Heihei, whilst also reuniting with demigod Maui to help attempt to restore harmony among the islands… The film maintains the colourful visual artistry and engaging storytelling that characterised the original, while introducing new characters and challenges, it retains the emotional resonance and cultural richness of the first film. This is a charming, entertaining musical designed for younger audiences, and they’ll definitely enjoy this familiar, adventure-filled sequel. At the Rio Cinema we are committed to accessibility and we try to host as many accessible Family Flicks screenings as possible for hard of hearing and d/Deaf audiences, and relaxed screenings tailored for neurodivergent audiences. HOH screening: Saturday 21 December, 2.00pm Relaxed screening: Friday 20 December, 3.15pm VISIT THE RIO WEBSITE FOR TICKETS & MEMBERSHIPS! 🎟️

NICKEL BOYS 🪙🧑🏿‍🤝‍🧑🏾 Preview Screening + Director Q&A  On THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER, 8.30pm!  We’re truly honoured to welcome director and co-writer Ramell Ross to the Rio Cinema, for what will be a wonderful Q&A preview screening of his stunning masterpiece, NICKEL BOYS, hosted by journalist Zac Ntim.  “There are few American films that come close to what it accomplishes... a miracle, with the makings of a classic”. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead and inspired by real-life events, NICKEL BOYS is a dazzling achievement – a bold and beguiling exploration of buried American history brought vividly to life via an ingenious visual approach. 1960s Florida: Elwood Curtis is sent to the Nickel Academy, a barbaric juvenile reformatory, for a crime he did not commit. There he meets the worldly-wise Jack Turner and life-changing friendship is formed. Present day New York: the cruel realities of racism are recalled alongside the beauty of the natural world and an unbreakable bond of hope between two black teenagers. With phenomenal cutting-edge performances from Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson as Elwood and Turner, alongside the incomparable Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, the groundbreaking NICKEL BOYS is a never less than utterly remarkable. VISIT THE RIO WEBSITE FOR TICKETS! 🎟️

Get Tickets Now. The Rio's Season of The Witch is here. And Wicked starts Friday 27th December. Link in Bio.

SPIRITED AWAY ⛩️🏯🇯🇵 From THURSDAY 26 DECEMBER SPIRITED AWAY (2001) returns to cinemas this Boxing Day! Winner of the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature, now is your chance to experience Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli’s undeniable masterpiece in all its magical breathtaking beauty and incredible intricies on the big screen once again. Chihiro’s family is moving to a new house, but when they stop on the way to explore an abandoned village, her parents undergo a mysterious transformation and Chihiro is whisked into a world of fantastic spirits ruled over by the sorceress Yubaba. Put to work in a magical bathhouse for spirits and demons, Chihiro must use all her wits to survive in this strange new place, find a way to free her parents and return to the normal world… This dazzling, enchanting and gorgeously drawn fairytale is overflowing with imaginative creatures and thrilling storytelling, becoming a worldwide smash hit in the process, and is well-deservedly regarded as one of the most critically-acclaimed films of all time. It’s a testament to a passionate, brilliant filmmaker whose voice transcends the medium, elevating animation to the realm of art and a must-watch film. Both subtitled and dubbed screenings are available. Please check our website for more information. VISIT THE RIO WEBSITE FOR TICKETS & MEMBERSHIPS! 🎟️

Please join us this Tuesday for a truly Unholy Christmas. Included in our programme, a selection of @kennethangerofficial films from the Magick Lantern Cycle. @rebelreelcineclub

London Circa 1970. Donald Cammell (co-directed Performance, after a two-year delay, finally got released in 1970), Dennis Hopper (whose Easy Rider made an enormous impact in 1969), Alejandro Jodorowsky (whose El Topo was also released in 1970) and Kenneth Anger (who featured Cammell in his film Lucifer Rising in the role of Osiris). Photograph by Miriam Gibril. She also appeared in Anger’s Lucifer Rising as Isis.