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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Interview: Lucía Aleñar Iglesias – Forastera

Set in Mallorca, Cata's summer is drenched in sun and lazy promise—until it is violently rewritten by the absurd, sudden death of her grandmother,...

Allegretto Kreutzer: Léa Seydoux & Catherine Deneuve Seek the Truth in ‘Gentle Monster’

Léa Seydoux will topline the much anticipated drama by Corsage (read review) helmer Marie Kreutzer. Deadline reports that production will begin anytime soon on...

Exclusive Clips: No Reason to Hide in Emilie Thalund’s ‘Weightless’ (Vægtløs) – 2025 San Sebastián Intl. Film Festival

Among the thirteen first and sophomore film offerings in the New Directors competition at the San Sebastián International Film Festival (the fest begins today)...

2026 Oscars: Is It a Panahi’s ‘It Was Just an Accident’ vs. Ben Hania’s ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Duel?

With the October 1st deadline fast approaching, the field for the Academy Award's Best International Feature Film is narrowing. Only a few key contenders...

2026 Oscars: Critic Darling ‘Sirāt’ is NEON’s Dark Horse Contender in Best Intl. Feature Film Category

It "blew up" the Croisette back in May, landed the Jury Prize, was tops on our Cannes Critics' Panel grid and this might be...

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Sit & Deliver: Lighton Assumes Positions in Titillating Debut There’s...

Interview: Andy & Carolyn London – 1981 (Short Film) 2026 Sundance Film Festival

Set against the awkwardness of early adolescence, 8 minuter...

Closure | 2026 Sundance Film Festival Review

Seriousness Sensationalized: Marczak Uses a Father in Turmoil to...

Nuisance Bear | 2026 Sundance Film Festival Review

Creature Discomfort: Docu Explores the Long Rift Between Neighbors Adding...
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