Rivoli Theater Springville Utah

Watch out, Springville! This Friday, escape the heat and step into the cool comfort of the Rivoli Theater on June 26th, for a sci-fi doubleheader featuring two of the most influential robotic forces in movie history!

7:00 PM MST – The Terminator (1984)
See the film that launched an entire cinematic empire the way it was meant to be seen. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as the terrifyingly unstoppable cybernetic killer hunting down Sarah Connor in a race against time. It’s 80s tech-noir at its absolute finest!

9:00 PM MST – The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
Stay for a true cinematic masterpiece of the golden age. This isn’t a cheesy B-movie—it's a gripping, atmospheric thriller about peace, humanity's future, and an unforgettably massive silver robot that can disintegrate weapons with a single glance.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Terminator: Arnold Schwarzenegger famously tried to convince James Cameron to let him say "I will be back" instead, arguing that a cyborg wouldn't use contractions. Cameron refused, telling Arnold to just trust him, and a legendary movie catchphrase was born!

The Day the Earth Stood Still: The giant robot Gort was actually played by Lock Martin, the 7-foot-7-inch doorman from the nearby Grauman's Chinese Theatre! Because the heavy foam rubber suit was so difficult to move in, they had to use a lightweight dummy for shots where he carried actors.

Ready to escape the matrix and kick off your weekend with some high-octane sci-fi? This Friday, June 19th, the Rivoli is diving deep into the world of rogue tech, sentient AI, and massive mechanical marvels. We are pairing a ground-breaking modern classic with an absolute hidden gem from the golden age of cinema!

7:00 PM MST – The Matrix (1999)
Experience the action masterpiece that completely redefined cinema on the grand big screen! When computer hacker Neo discovers that his entire reality is a digital simulation controlled by sentient machines, he joins an underground war for the survival of humanity.

9:00 PM MST – Kronos (1957)
Stay for a spectacular mid-century sci-fi thriller! When a colossal alien probe plunges into the ocean and emerges as a towering, automated monolith that feeds on Earth's energy reserves, humanity must find a way to short-circuit a mechanical god. It’s packed with incredible practical effects, classic suspense, and pure vintage fun!

RIVOLI TRIVIA:
The Matrix:
The iconic green code that flows down the screens isn't complex military encryption; the production designer actually scanned symbols straight out of his wife's Japanese cookbooks! It's mostly sushi recipes.

Kronos:
The film's unique, minimalist design of the giant robot was heavily praised by sci-fi fans for being far ahead of its time, steering away from the classic "clunky metal man" trope to create something genuinely imposing.
.If you woke up tomorrow and found out our world was just a computer simulation, what is the first glitch in the system you would try to exploit? Let us know in the comments!

TONIGHT at the Rivoli Theater!

Join us for a double feature of classic creature thrills this Friday, June 12!

Jaws (1975) — 7:00 PM
The blockbuster that made everyone afraid to go back in the water!

Tarantula (1955) — 9:00 PM
A giant mutant spider terrorizes the desert in this classic 1950s sci-fi horror favorite!

Tickets:
• $4 for one movie
• $6 for both movies

Bring your friends and enjoy a night of suspense, monsters, and movie magic on the big screen at the Rivoli Theater!

See you tonight!