Eric Lavallée

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Eric Lavallée is the founder, CEO, editor-in-chief, film journalist, and critic at IONCINEMA.com, established in 2000. A regular at Sundance, Cannes, and Venice, Eric holds a BFA in film studies from the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. In 2013, he served on the narrative competition jury at the SXSW Film Festival. He was an associate producer on Mark Jackson’s "This Teacher" (2018 LA Film Festival, 2018 BFI London). He is a Golden Globes Voter, member of the ICS (International Cinephile Society) and AQCC (Association québécoise des critiques de cinéma).

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Factotum | DVD Review

"Bent Hamer’s newest picker-upper is recommended watching for anyone who ever had to punch a card to get a paycheck."

Interview: Adriana Barraza

You would think that her intrinsic understanding for the character she plays and consequently, commanding screen performance that she delivered meant that Alejandro González Iñárritu only had her in mind for the role of Amelia, but unlike her costar Gael Garcia Bernal (with whom she has been paired with on a second occasion) the Madre of Mexico’s New film wave still needed to do prove that the role was a right fit for her. Talking to her (via phone and helpful interpreter) I got a sense that while the accolades at this time of the year are pleasant, that this was the sort of rare lifetime role that as the saying goes “comes once in a blue moon”.

BOF: Tromsø International Film Festival

TIFF is a popular film festival for our audience, and at the same time an important meeting point for Norwegian and international film industry. TIFF07 will be Tromsø's 17th international film festival. Tromsø International Film Festival had in 2006 a total admission of 44 804. This makes TIFF Norway' largest festival.

1st Look @ Nanny Diaries One Sheet

Not sure who the young thesp is on the right, but plenty will know who the vixen is one the left.

5 in-sync(doche) with Kaufman

It seems like it was only days ago where I chose my most anticipated films for 07. Looks like I already have my pick for 08’. For fans of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind and one of my favs of the decade Adaptation, the man as previously announced is going behind the camera – today the Hollywood Reporter reports that a 5some are in negotiations to star. Samantha Morton and Tilda Swinton Catherine Keener, are joining the two previously named additions of Philip Seymour Hoffman and Michelle Williams.

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Eagles of the Republic | Review

One Flew Over the Coup’s Nest: Saleh Muddles Through...

Erupcja | Review

Sympathy Is A Knife: Charli xcx Shines In This...

Interview: Pete Ohs – Erupcja (Work in Progress)

Filmmaker Pete Ohs likely needs no introduction, nor do...
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