The Parents and Babies Club gives parents with babies a chance to visit the cinema, without having to find a baby sitter or worry about their babies causing a disturbance. The auditorium is lighter than usual, and there is a secure space for pushchairs. The Club is exclusively for parents with babies under one year old. Membership is free but you do need to sign up and receive a membership card to come to these screenings. You may join on the day, or email us: jemma@riocinema.org.uk with your name, address, contact telephone number, your baby's name and date of birth. Tickets are at the normal matinee price of £6 and £5 Concessions.

• Tue 10 Jun 1.00

THE 39 STEPS (U)

(UK 1935) dir. Alfred Hitchcock 86m. Digital.
Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll, Lucie Mannheim, Godfrey Tearle.

It's classic Hitchcock all the way in this adaptation of John Buchan's Boys Own Adventure. Spies, English eccentrics and a man with a missing finger punctuate a thrilling chase, in which our hero is both the pursuer and the pursued, across the Scottish moorlands. A perverse romantic interlude involves a blonde heroine and a pair of handcuffs. MacGuffins were never more delightful.

MONGOL (15)

(Germany/Kazakhstan/Russia/Mongolia 2007) dir. Sergei Bodrov 125m. Subtitles. Digital.
Tadanobu Asano, Honglei Sun, Khulan Chuluun, Amadu Mamadakov, Ba Sen, Bu Ren.

MONGOL is epic movie making at its most spectacular and breathtaking. Filmed entirely in Mongolia and Kazakhstan, it's the story of Genghis Khan, the slave who united his people and went on to conquer half the Medieval world. Director Sergei Bodrov captures a world in which nomadic life is harsh, and the climate and terrain of Central Asia even harsher. This is an insightful and rounded portrait of the legendary ruler, but equally prominent is the character of Borte, Genghis Khan's strong, resourceful first wife and his lifelong adviser. The mix of folklore and fact is hauntingly complemented by the music of Mongolian band Altan Urgan.

• Tue 17 Jun 1.00

MY BROTHER IS A ONLY CHILD (Mio Fratello è Figlio Unico) (12A)

(Italy/France 2007) dir. Daniele Luchetti 104m. Subtitles.
Elio Germano, Riccardo Scamarcio, Diane Fleri, Angela Finocchiaro, Massimo Popolizio.

Two working-class brothers grow up in the provincial town of Latina in the 1960s and are torn apart by ideological conflict in the 1970s, much like Italy itself. Based on the bestselling novel by Antonio Pennacchi, and scripted by the writers of the epic THE BEST OF YOUTH, this is a likable, bitter-sweet tragi-comedy which perfectly captures the times, the places and the characters.

• Thur 19 Jun 11.45am

IN SEARCH OF A MIDNIGHT KISS (15)

(US 2007) dir. Alex Holridge 100m. Digital.
Scoot McNairy, Sara Simmonds, Brian McGuire, Kathleen Luong, Twink Caplan.

New Year's Eve. Wilson (Scoot McNairy) has just endured the worst year of his life and is determined to pass on the festivities and be home alone. But he is persuaded to post an ad for a last minute companion on an internet dating site, and consequently meets Vivian (Sara Simmonds), a headstrong and uncompromising woman determined not to be on her own at the stroke of midnight. Strikingly filmed in black-and-white and refreshingly using little-seen L.A. locations, IN SEARCH OF A MIDNIGHT KISS is Woody Allen's MANHATTAN revisited for a new millenium. It's also a little gem with a huge heart and one of the best movies of the year.

• Tue 24 Jun 12.45

THE EDGE OF LOVE (15)

(UK 2008) dir. John Maybury 111m. Digital
Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller, Cillian Murphy, Matthew Rhys.

The story of the other Dylan, the equally legendary Dylan Thomas, Welsh poet, author of ‘Under Milk Wood’ and dedicated alcoholic, told through his affairs with two feisty, free-spirited women. When Thomas (Matthew Rhys) meets his childhood sweetheart Vera (Keira Knightley) during World War Two old feelings reappear. But Thomas is now married to the equally wild Caitlin (Sienna Miller). Despite the unusual circumstances, the two women forge an unlikely bond, and a friendship that survives the conflict and turmoil of their love for one man. Moving from blitz-ridden London to the Welsh countryside, this poignant and touching story is as outstandingly original as director John Maybury's LOVE IS THE DEVIL, the story of another twisted artistic genius, the painter Francis Bacon.

• Thur 26 Jun 12.45

THE EDGE OF LOVE (15)

(UK 2008) dir. John Maybury 111m. Digital
Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller, Cillian Murphy, Matthew Rhys.

• Tue 1 Jul 1.00

SON OF RAMBOW (12A)

(France/UK/Germany 2007) dir. Garth Jennings 96m.
Bill Milner, Will Poulter, Jules Sitruk, Jessica Hynes.

A delightfully quirky comedy about friendship, faith and the bizarre business of growing up in the 1980s. Will is the unhappy eldest son in a deeply religious, fatherless family. Forbidden from watching television, new worlds open when he sees a RAMBO video supplied by school terror Lee. So begins the boys' secret filmmaking life, until the arrival of a French exchange student pushes their unique friendship and precious film to breaking point.

• Thur 3 Jul 12.30

FEMALE AGENTS (Les Femmes de l’ombre) (15)

(France 2008) dir. Jean-Paul Salomé 117m. Subtitles. Digital.
Sophie Marceau, Julie Depardieu, Marie Gillain, Déborah François, Moritz Bleibtreu.

More evocatively known in France as LES FEMMES DE L'OMBRE, this is a gripping, star-studded tribute to a group of unsung heroes of World War Two. On the brink of D-Day 1944 Louise (Sophie Marceau) is instructed to round up a team who will be parachuted into France to rescue a captured British agent. Tough prostitute Jeanna (Julie Depardieu), explosives expert Gaelle (Déborah François) and showgirl Suzy (Marie Gillain) are then given the mission to kill Karl Heindrich (Moritz Bleibtreu), head of German military intelligence, who is thought to know the location of the pending Allied landings. Director Jean-Paul Salomé keeps the action and suspense going at breakneck speed but still delivers believable characters and situations with a conviction that is irresistibly entertaining.

• Tue 8 Jul 12.45

THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL (12A)

(UK/US 2008) dir. Justin Chadwick 115m.
Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, David Morrissey, Jim Sturgess, Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas, Eddie Redmayne, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ana Torrent, Oliver Coleman, Juno Temple.

The big screen adaptation of Phillipa Gregory's bestselling novel of romance and intrigue. Portman and Johansson are perfect as Anne and Mary Boleyn, sisters driven apart by their pursuit of handsome King Henry VIII. It's certainly more hysterical drama than historical drama, but this is entertainment not education. And there's no denying that the costumes and sets are stunning.

• Thur 10 Jul 12.15

LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA (15)

(US 2007) dir. Mike Newell 139m.
Javier Bardem, Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Benjamin Bratt, Unax Ugalde, John Leguizamo, Fernanda Montenegro, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Ana Claudia Talancón, Laura Harring, Hector Elizondo, Liev Schreiber, Marcela Mar.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez's novel adapted by Ronald Harwood as an epic love story set against a breathtaking South American backdrop at the turn of the century. When teenage Florentino Ariza sees Fermina Daza for the first time a spark of youthful infatuation ignites a romance that will span a crazy, rollercoasting and always unpredictable lifetime. Javier Bardem and Giovanna Mezzogiorno age magnificently and the Shakira infused soundtrack is a bonus.

MAMMA MIA! (PG)

(UK/US 2008) dir. Phyllida Lloyd 109m.
Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård, Julie Walters, Christine Baranski.

The Movie of the Musical of Abba's Greatest Hits album with Summer fun and frolics aplenty. Director Phyllida Lloyd, who staged the original worldwide theatrical smash hit, fills the big screen with energy and imagination and an all-star cast of super troupers gets to sing from everyone's favourite 1970's disco songbook. There's even a story... 18-year-old Sophie is is soon to be married, but is yet to resolve who will give her away as her mother reveals her father could be any one of three past lovers. The only solution Sophie can see is to invite them all to the wedding to solve the mystery. Everyone takes a chance, the winner takes all but celebration is really the name of the game. Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!

MAMMA MIA! (PG)

(UK/US 2008) dir. Phyllida Lloyd 109m.
Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård, Julie Walters, Christine Baranski.

MAMMA MIA! (PG)

(UK/US 2008) dir. Phyllida Lloyd 109m.
Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård, Julie Walters, Christine Baranski.

No Parents & Babies Club screening

THE LAST MISTRESS (La Vieille Maitresse) (15)

(France/Italy 2007) dir. Catherine Breillat 104m. Subtitles.
Asia Argento, Fu'ad Ait Aattou, Roxane Mesquida, Claude Sarraute, Yolande Moreau, Michael Lonsdale, Anne Parillaud.

A tale of amour fou and intrigue set in the aristocratic world of Paris in 1835. Director Catherine Breillat's mix of the erotic and the cerebral captures a world of courtliness and cruelty in a movie that is as elegantly stylish as it is passionately intelligent. Asia Argento is perfectly cast as the brazen mistress with an outrageous wardrobe to match.

THE DARK KNIGHT (12A)

(US 2008) dir. Christopher Nolan 152m. approx
Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Michael Caine, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman.

In this dark, chilling tale, Batman (Christian Bale) faces his greatest challenge to date in Heath Ledger's Joker, a psychopathic criminal mastermind determined to take control of Gotham city. Utilising his newfound partnership with the police and District Attorney, Bruce Wayne also finds support from old friends – but will that be enough to defeat this most deadly of enemies? Visually dazzling imagery and excellent performances from cast regulars Christian Bale, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman make this the best 'Batman' yet, but it is Heath Ledger, with his menacing, all-encompassing performance as the ultimate arch-villain, who steals the show.

THE DARK KNIGHT (12A)

(US 2008) dir. Christopher Nolan 152m.
Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Michael Caine, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman.

In this dark, chilling tale, Batman (Christian Bale) faces his greatest challenge to date in Heath Ledger's Joker, a psychopathic criminal mastermind determined to take control of Gotham city. Utilising his newfound partnership with the police and District Attorney, Bruce Wayne also finds support from old friends – but will that be enough to defeat this most deadly of enemies? Visually dazzling imagery and excellent performances from cast regulars Christian Bale, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman make this the best 'Batman' yet, but it is Heath Ledger, with his menacing, all-encompassing performance as the ultimate arch-villain, who steals the show.

• Thur 7 Aug 12.00

MY BLUEBERRY NIGHTS (15)

(Hong Kong/China/France 2007) dir. Wong Kar Wai. 90m.
Norah Jones, Jude Law, Natalie Portman, David Strathairn, Rachel Weisz.

In his first English language movie, that master of unspoken melancholy Wong Kar Wai takes a stylised dramatic journey across America to measure the distance between heartbreak and a new beginning. A star-studded cast of misfits, (Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz), each living with their own kind of yearning, encounter Norah Jones, newly dumped by her boyfriend, along the way.