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).

Exclusive articles:

Sundance Journal: Day 5

Midway point There’s plenty of famous people to bump into and a great spirit that runs throughout Park City – taking the bus is actually...

Sundance Journal: Day 4

Gondry! So far its been 4 intense days...this is my daily routine. Wake up. Watch 4 or 5 films in a row. Catch a panel...

Sundance Journal: Day 3

Star Gazing They are everywhere. In hotel lobbies, at the screenings and walking around the streets….it’s a little different when red carpets are replaced with...

Review: Factotum

"film looks great and sounds great – the jazz-ish score texturizes the personality of the film. For those who like their comedy wry and don’t mind the occasional dry pauses will discover a portrait that is off the beaten track"

Factotum | Review

Hangover Habitat

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2026 Cannes Critics’ Panel: Were Fatherland & Fjord Tops of the Fest? We Compare Grids!

Fatherland and Fjord towered above the rest on our...

The Birthday Party (Histoires de la nuit) | 2026 Cannes Film Festival Review

Bird on a Wire: The Past Haunts the Present...

Coward | 2026 Cannes Film Festival Review

Bent Knee, Limp Wrist: Dhont Explores Love at the...

2026 Cannes Critics’ Panel: Fatherland & Fjord Rated Top Films of Cannes!

The Palme d'Or winner and the Best Director winners...
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