The NCModernist Architecture Movie Series celebrates 15 years of bringing visually exciting architecture documentaries to the Triangle.  Our venue is the cherished Rialto Theatre, a beloved cultural landmark in Raleigh's Five Points neighborhood, retaining its vintage charm and iconic marquee since 1942. This single-screen gem champions independent, foreign, and classic films offering a classy, intimate experience. Beyond cinema, the recently revived venue hosts live music and community events, standing as a testament to the city's rich history and vibrant arts scene - a cherished spot for locals and visitors alike. 

The Rialto is located at 1620 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh NC.  All shows begin at 7pm, doors open at 615pm. 
Come early for the incredible fresh popcorn and full bar!

Get advance tickets at the links below, or buy a season pass and save 20% on the nine films!

Sponsors include:  ThoughtCraft, Ellen Cassilly Architects, Alair

Canada's greatest architect designed buildings that feel inevitable — as if the landscape itself demanded them. Simon Fraser University, Robson Square, the Canadian Embassy in Washington: Erickson made landscape inseparable from structure and brutalism genuinely poetic. This gorgeous portrait reveals the philosophy behind a career of breathtaking spatial invention.   Get advance tickets.