Inland Empire (20th Anniversary Screening) at the Rio Theatre

Schedule

Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 01:45 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada, British Columbia V5N 1W1 | Vancouver, BC

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A woman in trouble.
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David Lynch‘s sorely under-seen, surreal psychological thriller INLAND EMPIRE is pretty impossible to describe… It’s Lynch. It’s Laura Dern. (For fans of the auteur, that may be all they need to know!) Released in 2006, this was Lynch’s first digitally shot film, and it ripe for rediscovery thanks to this 2022 remaster.
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Nikki (Dern), an actress, takes on a role in a new film, and because her husband (Peter J. Lucas) is very jealous, her co-star Devon (Justin Theroux) gets a warning not to make any romantic overtures — especially since the characters they play are having an affair. Both actors learn that the project is a remake of an unfinished film in which the stars were murdered. With Jeremy Irons, Harry Dean Stanton, Julia Ormond.
“‘Inland Empire’ opens and contracts in your imagination while you watch it — and you’re still watching it well after it’s left the screen. It’s a long but thoroughly absorbing three hours.” (RogerEbert.com)
“An amazing and unshakeable experience.” (Toronto Star)
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Saturday, May 16
Doors 1:15 pm | Movie 1:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time
Tickets www.riotheatretickets.ca
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INLAND EMPIRE (David Lynch, 2006 / 180 mins / 18A / English subs) As an actress begins to adopt the persona of her character in a film, her world becomes nightmarish and surreal.
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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.
*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. No refunds, exchanges or transfers.
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