De Palma Double Bill: Phantom of the Paradise and Carrie (4k Restoration) at the Rio Theatre)
Schedule
Mon Oct 28 2024 at 06:20 pm
UTC-07:00Location
The Rio Theatre | Vancouver, BC
*********************************************************************Join us at the Rio Theatre on Monday, October 28 for a Brian De Palma double bill featuring a 50th Anniversary screening of the 1974 rock opera THE PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE followed by the new 4K restoration of CARRIE.
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De Palma's cult-classic is a fan-favourite rock opera that finds itself somewhere between Phantom Of The Opera and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust. After record producer Swan (Paul Williams, who also wrote the acclaimed score in addition to numerous other 70s staples including A STAR IS BORN's Oscar-winning "Evergreen" and "The Rainbow Connection") steals the music of songwriter Winslow Leach (William Finley) and gives it to one of his bands, Leach sneaks into Swan's offices. Catching Leach, Swan frames him for dealing drugs, which lands him in prison. After Leach breaks out and again attempts to sabotage Swan's empire, an accident crushes his face. Leach then dons a costume and becomes the Phantom, intent on ruining Swan while saving singer Phoenix (legendary scream queen Jessica Harper) from a terrible fate.
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Monday, October 28
Doors 5:50 pm | Movie 6:20 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Single film tickets available at:
https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/33261-phantom-of-the-paradise-50th-anniversary-screening
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Immediately followed by:
In this chilling adaptation of Stephen King's horror novel, withdrawn and sensitive teen Carrie White (Sissy Spacek) faces taunting from classmates at school and abuse from her fanatically pious mother (Piper Laurie) at home. When strange occurrences start happening around Carrie, she begins to suspect that she has supernatural powers. Invited to the prom by the empathetic Tommy Ross (William Katt), Carrie tries to let her guard down, but things eventually take a dark and violent turn. With John Travolta, Amy Irving.
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Monday, October 28
Movie 8:20 pm *As this film is screening as part of a double bill, the start time is approximate. Please arrive on time.
As always, audience costumes (including ghoulish prom attire!) are very welcome - and encouraged!
Single film tickets available at:
https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/33260-brian-de-palma-s-carrie-4k-restoration
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Why not make it a De Palma DOUBLE with both PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE followed by the new restoration of CARRIE for one De Sweet price here:
https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/33263-de-palma-double-bill-phantom-of-the-paradise-and-carrie
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PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE (Brian De Palma, 1974 / 92 mins / 14A) A disfigured composer sells his soul for the woman he loves so that she will perform his music. However, an evil record tycoon betrays him and steals his music to open his rock palace, "The Paradise."
CARRIE (Brian De Palma, 1976 / 98 mins / 18A) In this chilling adaptation of Stephen King's horror novel, withdrawn and sensitive teen Carrie White, in a career-changing, breakout performance) faces taunting from classmates at school and abuse from her fanatically pious mother at home. When strange occurrences start happening around Carrie, she begins to suspect that she has supernatural powers. Invited to the prom by the empathetic Tommy Ross, Carrie tries to let her guard down, but things eventually take a dark and violent turn.
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*Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and passes OK for any single film only. Please redeem at the door.
*We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca. If a screening or live event is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available for in-person purchase at the Rio Theatre’s Box Office prior to showtime (subject to availability).
*Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats, and time for treats at concession.
*If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime.
*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale.
Where is it happening?
The Rio Theatre, 1660 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5N 1W1, Canada,Vancouver, British Columbia
