Queer Cinema and Burlesque Delight at the Rio
Josie and the Pussycats
They were three small time girls, with big time dreams. Now, fate is giving the Pussycats, the chance of a lifetime.
Come watch a special queer summer screening of Josie and the Pussycats hosted by actor Liv Hewson (YELLOWJACKETS) and filmmaker Ally Pankiw (Inused to be funny). Don’t forget your cat ears and, well, honk if you love pussy….cats!
The Rio Theatre‘s deep-dive into y2K classics continues on August 28 with the locally-lensed cult-classic musical comedy, JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS.
Josie (Rachael Leigh Cook), Melody (Tara Reid) and Val (Rosario Dawson) are three small-town girl musicians determined to take their rock band out of their garage and straight to the top, while remaining true to their look, style and sound. They get a record deal which brings fame and fortune but soon realize they are pawns of two people who want to control the youth of America. They must clear their names, even if it means losing fame and fortune. With Alan Cumming, Parker Posey.
“In addition to the absolutely jerkin soundtrack, ‘Josie and the Pussycats’ should be remembered for its incredibly smart script. There are so many levels to dissect in this story. On the surface, you have a fun 98-minute movie musical about an enduring friendship. Upon digging deeper, you get a commentary on consumerism, conformity, and the extremes people will go to reach peak levels of both. The meta gags are so expertly scattered throughout the film that you need multiple viewings to take them all in… The real legacy of ‘Josie and the Pussycats’ is the fact that it was so ahead of its time that it basically told us the future.” (Geek Anything
Wednesday, August 28 - 9:30pm
website: https://riotheatre.ca/movie/josie-and-the-pussycats/
Tickets: https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/32426-josie-and-the-pussycats
The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show
A copious cavalcade of top notch talent and captivating cabaret await
Local luminary April O’Peel has curated a show full of wonder sure to dazzle and delight our fun loving audience. The theme is… NO THEME. That’s right! These talented performers will each be performing one act of their choosing.
What act will they decide to bring to The Rio Theatre Burlesque and Variety Show!?
Find out on Saturday, August 31 as these stars align for one night only.
Saturday, August 31 - 9:00pm
website: https://riotheatre.ca/event/the-rio-theatre-burlesque-variety-show-6/
tickets: https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/31994-the-rio-theatre-burlesque-variety-show
