Check out April's Friday Late Night Movies at the Rio, East Van's super awesome independent movie theatre! Admission is only $8, $6 if you come in costume. And of course you can enjoy these films with BEER! Go!
Friday, April 5
The Warriors (directed by Walter Hill;1979) Hosted by Andrew Barber - "In a future, dystopian New York City, turf gangs and cops rule the streets. When one gang leader tries to bring all gangs together against the cops Coney Island's The Warriors are framed for his murder and the entire city turns on them." The Warriors is back by popular demand! Comedian Andrew Barber, best known as the most anti-Vancouver Boston Bruins fan ever, is set to host.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV4cgs-bPic
Friday, April 12
Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (directed by Tim Burton and starring Pee-Wee Herman, Phil Hartman; 1985) Hosted by Paul Anthony - "When eccentric man-child Pee-Wee Herman gets his beloved bike stolen in broad daylight, he sets out across the U.S. on the adventure of his life." This Tim Burton classic has been requested repeatedly by our devoted (and very vocal) patrons, and we're pleased to present it for them. Actor, comedian, and Talent Time host Paul Anthony is on board to host this hilarious crowd-pleaser. We can only imagine what he's got planned... Not to be missed!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrzqBwuxHV8
Friday, April 19
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (directed by W.D. Richter and starring Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin, Jeff Goldblum and Christopher Lloyd; 1984) Hosted by Stephen Quinn - "Adventurer/surgeon/rock musician Buckaroo Banzai and his band of men, the Hong Kong Cavaliers, take on evil alien invaders from the 8th dimension." CBC Radio's On the Coast host, Stephen Quinn told us enthusiastically, "It's John Lithgow's best performance!" Strong words. See for yourself when this major cult-classic hits the big screen. Can't wait to see the costumes for this one...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gNJ1z-ulB4
Friday, April 26
They Live (directed by John Carpenter and starring "Rowdy" Roddy Piper; 1988) - Hosted by Michael Unger "A drifter discovers a pair of sunglasses that allow him to wake up to the fact that aliens have taken over the Earth." John Carpenter's classic gets the big screen treatment. Hockey God Michael Unger is back again after a fantastic stint hosting our March screening of Blue Velvet. "Put the glasses on!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L86AAGZ9BBg
