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Thursday, 29 October 2026 16:39

Rest in Peace, Patrick Stewart and Walter Koenig

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Patrick Stewart and Walter Koenig, Rest in Peace

Some days are just difficult and must be endured, and that’s simply the nature of life.

But before I get to that, I want to remind you all that we’ve posted a lot of new and recent disc reviews here at the site, including just today. So now available for your reading enjoyment are…

My review of David Lean’s Ryan’s Daughter (1970) in 4K Ultra HD from the Warner Archive (And know that tomorrow I’ll have my review of Victor Fleming’s Gone with the Wind (1939) in 4K up here as well, from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.)

Stephen’s thoughts on Stanley Kubrick’s Killer’s Kiss (1955) and The Killing (1956) from Criterion’s The Complete Kubrick 4K Ultra HD box set, as well as his thoughts on André Øvredal’s The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) in 4K UHD from Severin Films.

Tim’s take on Damian McCarthy’s Hokum (2026) in 4K Ultra HD from Decal, Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow (1999) in 4K Steelbook from Paramount, and Joel Schumacher’s Falling Down (1993) in 4K UHD from Arrow Video.

Stuart’s look at Antonio Pietrangeli’s The Magnificent Cuckold (1964) on Blu-ray from Radiance Films.

Dennis’ reviews of Mark Robson’s Home of the Brave (1949), John Cromwell’s The Goddess (1958), and Jerry Hopper’s Never Say Goodbye (1956) on Blu-ray from Imprint, and Ernest Dickerson’s Bulletproof (1996) in 4K Ultra HD from KL Studio Classics (with an assist by Tim).

And finally, Todd’s thoughts on David Koepp’s The Trigger Effect (1996) on Blu-ray from Imprint, Gonzalo Suárez’s Morbo (1972) on Blu-ray from Mondo Macabro, Tulsa King: Season Three (2025) on Blu-ray from Paramount and Alliance, and Adrian Grünberg’s Protector (2025) on Blu-ray from Magenta Light Studios and Alliance. [Read on here...]

We’ll have more reviews tomorrow and all next week, so be sure to check back for them.

All right, this has been a very difficult week for Star Trek fans.

On Monday morning, news broke that the lovely Walter Koenig, Pavel Chekov from Star Trek: The Original Series, had died at the age of 90.

Others who knew Koenig better have posted far more worthy words today than I, but I must say how much I admired him, how much his work in Star Trek inspired me, and how I honored am to have met him occasionally over the years, including an afternoon in 2019 when we recorded consecutive episodes of the Inglorious Treksperts podcast (His—Permission Granted: Boarding Chekov’s Enterprise—was recorded right before mine, Home Soil: Star Trek on Home Video.) One of my favorite lines from Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home is when Chekov calls Kirk to say that the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier they intend to harvest particles from to save their mission is, in fact, the Enterprise. Gives me chills every time.

Second star to the right, Mr. Koenig, and straight on ‘til morning.

Walter Koenig, Rest in Peace

And unfortunately, I am deeply saddened to have to report that the legendary Patrick Stewart, no less than Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation himself, has died last night as well. He was 86. And I find myself truly struggling for words. The dignity, intelligence, and humanity with which Stewart embodied the role of Captain Picard was obvious in every single second of his performance—it’s an example to all of us of the importance of empathy, strength, and decency. I only had the chance to meet Stewart once, but I’m grateful for it. And I will tell you, I am profoundly grateful today for Terry Matalas’ work on Star Trek: Picard – Season Three, which was, is, and ever shall be, a gift to Star Trek fans.

Oh captain, my captain. I thank you, sir.

Patrick Stewart, Rest in Peace

Now if you’ll pardon me, I’m going to go shed a few tears and pour a whiskey or two.

To all of you out there today: Go boldly, my friends.

And stay tuned…

- Bill Hunt

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