From Friday
Love & Friendship (U)
This wickedly funny, corset-stretching adaptation of Jane Austen’s LOVE & FRIENDSHIP combines the meeting of the maverick director Whit Stillman of such modern classics as BARCELONA and THE LAST DAYS OF DISCO and the biting humour of the great 19th Century novelist – a superlative screwball comedy of matchmaking and heart-breaking that sparkles from beginning to convoluted end, and with its modern strain of cynicism an equally constant delight, this is, dear reader, a most particular pleasure indeed.

From Saturday to Thursday
Zootropolis (PG)
Disney’s latest animated triumph is fast and furious family fare with a message. The modern mammal metropolis of Zootropolis is a city like no other, a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde, to solve the mystery. Yes, it’s a bunny/buddy movie and a cute, clever, bright and brilliant one!

Saturday at 3pm
Solaris (PG)

ANDREI TARKOVSKY: SCULPTING TIME SEASON
One of the world’s most visionary, celebrated and influential filmmakers, Andrei Tarkovsky made just seven features before his tragically early death. Each film is an artistic masterpiece of extraordinary visual beauty. In association with Curzon/Artificial Eye, we are delighted to present the films of Andrei Tarkovsky with new digital transfers of seven timeless and enduring landmarks of world cinema.

On a space station orbiting the ocean-covered planet Solaris, cosmonaut Kris Kelvin arrives to investigate a series of mysterious and bizarre occurrences among the crew. What he discovers are supernatural phenomena that cause repressed and haunting memories to take on physical form, including that of Kelvin’s late wife. Through her, Kelvin attempts to communicate with the forces responsible which appear to be emanating from the mysterious planet itself. Director Andrei Tarkovsky transcends the normal conventions of the science fiction genre, and the result is a moving and unsettling vision of memory and humanity which has often been compared to Kubrick’s 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY.

The season continues on Saturday June 4th with STALKER.

View Trailers here !
Other Highlights this week…

Saturday May 28 at 11.30pm
Hot Since ’91 Presents: Boyz N The Hood (15)

FILM NIGHT + CHILL
Hot Since ’91 teams up with the Rio Cinema and Little Nan’s Bar in Dalston to bring you another 90s Film Night & Chill with a showing of BOYZ N THE HOOD + after screening chilled activities – music, cocktails, selfie booth, games + more till late! John Singleton’s landmark and groundbreaking saga about the challenges of coming of age in tough South Central LA where ‘hood violence is never far away. Twenty-four year old Singleton made his filmmaking debut with this semi-autobiographical story and became the first African American to be nominated for a best director Oscar.

Sunday May 29 from 1pm
Bechdel Test Fest Presents: Nora Ephron’s Last Supper Double Bill – Heartburn (PG) & + Julie & Julia (12A)
Bechdel Test Fest presents a special double bill of the Nora Ephron-penned romantic comedies; HEARTBURN and JULIE & JULIA.
Plus grab them quick ! – Tickets for the secret supper now on sale but extremely limited! Book via Bechdel Test Fest for a four course, Nora Ephron inspired meal and endless conversation from guest speakers!

Book both films together and pay £20 instead of £22.
Wednesday June 1 at 7pm
Tale Of Tales – Advance Preview with live satellite Q&A (PG)
Matteo Garrone’s Tale of Tales is an inspired piece of fantasy cinema, from the bitter quest of the Queen of Longtrellis (Salma Hayek) who forfeits the life of her husband (John C. Reilly), to two mysterious sisters who provoke the passion of the King of Strongcliff (Vincent Cassel), to the King of Highhills obsessed with a giant Flea (Toby Jones)… a stunning work of Gothic imagination.
“gloriously mad”
5/5 stars – Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

The screening begins promptly at 19.00 and is followed by a live satellite Q&A from the Curzon, Mayfair with director Matteo Garrone, Selma Hayek, Toby Jones, Shirley Henderson and Stacy Martin.
Now open in the Rio’s amazing (and now unrecognisable) basement event space
Little Nan’s Rio Bar
Book in for 2 hours of Bottomless Teapot Cocktail & Unlimited 90’s Pic n Mix or Walk in’s are allowed if we have space!

Little Nan’s Rio Bar is located in the secret vaults of The Rio Cinema from now until 14th August 2016

Guests can expect: Cocktails in Teapots | Lagers | Prosecco | Wine| Spirits & Mixers | 90’s moments | 90’s Pick n Mix | Fairground Popcorn | 90’s anthems | Kitsch fun | Photo opportunities | Named Celebration Cocktails | Candy Vodka Shots

Open Tuesday – Thursday 5pm – 12am/ Friday & Saturday 5pm – 2am (available for private hires)
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With some great films like the critically acclaimed Jane Austen adaptation LOVE & FRIENDSHIP, our TARKOVSKY season, and the upcoming 70’s buddy comedy THE NICE GUYS with Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling, theres been no better time to treat yourself or a friend or loved one to a Rio Membership. You’ll be supporting Hackney’s only independent community cinema and you’ll save money with up to £3 off tickets, and 10% off food and drinks at the café bar.

Plus we will be bringing you monthly offers from business and cultural partners in Hackney, and free member previews of some of the great films coming up at the Rio, for only £30 for single and £45 for joint annual membership.

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