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), FIPRESCI and AQCC (Association québécoise des critiques de cinéma).

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Favela Rising | DVD Review

Rio de Janeiro, the home of Carnivál, sun drenched beaches, and one of the most famous statues in the world is also the home of one of the most violent neighborhoods in the world. Jeff Zimbalist and Matt Mochary delve deeply into the war zone that is Vigario Geral in Favela Rising a powerful and moving documentary which displays both the lowest levels of humanity and the ability to rise from the depth to empowerment.

Air Guitar Nation: Trailers

If it weren’t for Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page and co. many of us wouldn’t have this awkward social behavior/dancing disease. Rock stardom has been a source of fascination for many of us who’ve have yet to pick up a guitar or for that matter a guitar pick – and this fascination is now the source of a new documentary film tapping into this phenomenon.

2007 German Film Awards noms: Perfume vs. Four Minutes

Last year The Lives of Others cleaned up the "German Oscars", with eight nominations apiece, this year we find a tight race between Tom...

Eagle vs. Shark: One Sheet

For the legions of film geeks who count themselves as Napoleon Dynamite fans – this summer you’ll end up finding a new favorite. That was...

Magnolia likes ‘Sound’ of Sundance/SXSW selection

It took a gestation period of sorts for Magnolia Pictures to pick up the North American rights - but after Sundance and the recently wrapped...

Breaking

La bola negra | Review

The Play’s the Thing: Ambrossi & Calvo Connect the...

A Long Winter | 2026 London BFI Film Festival Review

A Gentle Thaw: Haigh’s Measured Drama is Glacial but...

Animol | 2026 London BFI Film Festival Review

Mismanaged Masculinity: Walters’ Gritty Debut Lacks Impactful Style Over...

Artificial | 2026 London BFI Film Festival Review

The End of The World as we Know it:...
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