The Rio’s monthly Classic Matinees take place on the first or second Wednesday of the month. There is an interval for every film, and extra seating is provided in the foyer. We are delighted that thanks to funding from the Bridge House Trust we are able to offer free admission. We are also able to offer free tea and cake! Please come along and enjoy a film and a chat!

These screenings are also open to everyone else at normal weekday matinee ticket prices.

SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (15)

(UK/US 2008) dir. Danny Boyle 120m.
Dev Patel, Frieda Pinto, Mia Drake, Anil Kapoor, Irrfan Khan.

Raved about by critics from every corner of the globe, the universal appeal of this both heartbreaking and heartwarming hit follows the fortunes of 20-year-old Jamal, a poor boy from the slums of Mumbai who finds fame and fortune on the Indian version of ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?’. A masterful and original piece of filmmaking.

• Wed 8 Jul 2.30

THE YOUNG VICTORIA (PG)

(UK/US 2009) dir. Jean-Marc Vallée 105m.
Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent.

A revisionist slice of British history from Julian Fellowes, Oscar winning writer of GOSFORD PARK. It portrays Victoria during the early years of her reign as a charming, dynamic and passionate woman, far removed from the traditional frumpy image of 60 years later. There's even a touch of controversy involving Victoria's mother and her attempt to block her daughter's path to the throne. Also revealed is the real reason why Victoria married Albert. Emily Blunt shines as the young royal charged with leading the country through one of its greatest periods of industrial, political, and military change. An outstanding supporting cast that includes Jim Broadbent, Miranda Richardson, Mark Strong, Paul Bettany and Rupert Friend, brings to life a turbulent age of romance and intrigue.