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Liam Lacey

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Liam Lacey is a film critic for The Globe and Mail.

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July 9, 2018

Ralph Fiennes in The English Patient.

Ralph Fiennes in The English Patient.

‘You know – Frank Sinatra as the English patient.’ Michael Ondaatje, The English Patient and the skin of a filmmaker

May 18, 2018

Movie director Michael Anderson in a 1986 file photo.

Movie director Michael Anderson in a 1986 file photo.

Michael Anderson, 98, directed the epic war film Dam Busters that inspired a key part of Star Wars

May 4, 2018

Kirkjufell is a 463-metre-high mountain on the north coast of Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula.

Kirkjufell is a 463-metre-high mountain on the north coast of Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula.

The other reason to go to Iceland: It’s wonderfully weird

January 31, 2018

In a 2011 survey by Virgin Atlantic, 41 per cent of male passengers said they have cried at airplane movies.

In a 2011 survey by Virgin Atlantic, 41 per cent of male passengers said they have cried at airplane movies.

In search of the ideal airplane movie

January 9, 2018

Icelandair staff and actors sing to passengers as they star in Ahead of Time, an immersive theatre production on a flight from London to New York in September.

Icelandair staff and actors sing to passengers as they star in Ahead of Time, an immersive theatre production on a flight from London to New York in September.

Beating boredom at 30,000 feet is an airline’s next big challenge

October 27, 2017

From the archives: Fats Domino theory of showmanship less than a thrill

May 23, 2017

Roger Moore stars as James Bond in Moonraker in this photo originally published June 30, 1979.

Roger Moore stars as James Bond in Moonraker in this photo originally published June 30, 1979.

Roger Moore, the most debonair of the James Bonds, dies at 89

December 22, 2016

Pedro Almodovar, seen receiving kisses from Julieta actors Emma Suarez, left, and Adriana Ugarte, right, has written Alice Munro a long letter of appreciation, which he still hasn’t sent because he is afraid of bothering her.

Pedro Almodovar, seen receiving kisses from Julieta actors Emma Suarez, left, and Adriana Ugarte, right, has written Alice Munro a long letter of appreciation, which he still hasn’t sent because he is afraid of bothering her.

Pedro Almodovar creates Spanish adaptation of Alice Munro stories for latest film Julieta

December 6, 2016

Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider in Bernardo Bertolucci’s ‘Last Tango in Paris’.

Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider in Bernardo Bertolucci’s ‘Last Tango in Paris’.

‘Last Tango’ controversy revisits abusive sexual dynamic in film

Liam Lacey

November 11, 2016

Leonard Cohen performs at the ACC in Toronto on Dec. 4, 2012.

Leonard Cohen performs at the ACC in Toronto on Dec. 4, 2012.

What I learned from cherished interviews with Leonard Cohen

July 28, 2016

Grenada was briefly home to the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492 – the same year they sent Christopher Columbus on his voyage to the New World.

Grenada was briefly home to the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492 – the same year they sent Christopher Columbus on his voyage to the New World.

In Andalusia, separating myth from reality

June 6, 2016

Best Documentary Feature winners Leon Gast and David Sonenberg stand with former heavyweight boxers Muhammad Ali and George Foreman at the 69th annual Academy Awards, March 24, 1997.

Best Documentary Feature winners Leon Gast and David Sonenberg stand with former heavyweight boxers Muhammad Ali and George Foreman at the 69th annual Academy Awards, March 24, 1997.

From the archives: Muhammad Ali doc When We Were Kings is a rare study in heroism at work

March 17, 2016

La Seu Cathedral is Palma’s stunning ‘golden fortress.’

La Seu Cathedral is Palma’s stunning ‘golden fortress.’

Calling the culturati: Majorca is hoping you'll drop by

March 17, 2016

The roof features a hedge-enclosed bar, sun-deck and pool, while guest rooms offer high ceilings and peekaboo windows.

The roof features a hedge-enclosed bar, sun-deck and pool, while guest rooms offer high ceilings and peekaboo windows.

Sant Francesc Hotel Singular: Majorca’s new boutique beauty

March 11, 2016

Colin Low, shown here shooting in Moscow for his In the Labyrinth project in 1967, earned two Oscar nominations as producer, and worked on another six Oscar-nominated films, including two that he co-directed.

Colin Low, shown here shooting in Moscow for his In the Labyrinth project in 1967, earned two Oscar nominations as producer, and worked on another six Oscar-nominated films, including two that he co-directed.

Colin Low: A gentleman genius of documentary cinema

January 14, 2016

Alan Rickman is pictured at the Golden Theater, where he was starring in the comedy Seminar, in New York on Oct. 26, 2011. Rickman, who was best known for playing the villain – first on stage and later in the Die Hard and Harry Potter movie franchises – died on Jan. 14, 2016. He was 69.

Alan Rickman is pictured at the Golden Theater, where he was starring in the comedy Seminar, in New York on Oct. 26, 2011. Rickman, who was best known for playing the villain – first on stage and later in the Die Hard and Harry Potter movie franchises – died on Jan. 14, 2016. He was 69.

Alan Rickman: Actor leaves a legacy that rolls off the tongue

January 7, 2016

Outside, Principal Madrid is surrounded by architectural highlights, while inside design features include Renaissance arches, mid-century furniture and a muted charcoal-and-grey colour colour scheme.

Outside, Principal Madrid is surrounded by architectural highlights, while inside design features include Renaissance arches, mid-century furniture and a muted charcoal-and-grey colour colour scheme.

The Principal Madrid offers quiet elegance amid a lively city

December 29, 2015

<p>Lemmy Kilmister points to a tour case backstage at City Hall in Newcastle, England, on March 22, 1982.</p>

<p>Lemmy Kilmister points to a tour case backstage at City Hall in Newcastle, England, on March 22, 1982.</p>

Lemmy in 1984: ‘God-like and unapproachable … Of such stuff, legends are made’

December 10, 2015

Javea is divided into three distinct areas: a historic city centre, a bustling port and a beach frequented by locals and visitors.

Javea is divided into three distinct areas: a historic city centre, a bustling port and a beach frequented by locals and visitors.

Spain’s Javea, with white-washed walls and emerald waves, demands to be ogled

August 21, 2015

<p>A still from the movie Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten, directed by Julien Temple <br /> </p>

<p>A still from the movie Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten, directed by Julien Temple <br /> </p>

From the archives: After the clash, The Clash goes on for Joe Strummer