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Thursday, 29 October 2026 16:39

Rest in Peace, Patrick Stewart and Walter Koenig

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...]

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We’ve got a bunch of new disc reviews for you to check out today, including…

Tim’s take on Charlie Chaplin’s A Woman of Paris (1923) on Blu-ray from the Criterion Collection, Taylor Wong’s Buddha’s Palm (1982) on Blu-ray from Arrow’s Shawscope: Volume Three box, and J. Lee Thompson’s 10 to Midnight (1983) in 4K Ultra HD from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.

Stephen’s thoughts on Robert Wise’s The Haunting (1963) in 4K Ultra HD from Scream Factory, John “Bud” Cardos’ Mutant (1984) in 4K Ultra HD from Vinegar Syndrome, and Clive Barker’s Nightbreed (1990) in 4K from Arrow Video.

Todd’s review of Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest (2025) on Blu-ray from A24, Timur Bekmambetov’s Mercy (2026) on Blu-ray from Amazon MGM, and Tony Scott’s The Fan (1996) and David Greene’s Hard Country (1981) on Blu-ray from Imprint Films.

Stuart’s look at Hobart Henley’s Night World (1932), Anthony Mann’s Bend of the River (1952), Allen Smithee’s Death of a Gunfighter (1969 – actually directed by Robert Totten and Don Siegel), and Christian-Jaque’s The Second Twin (1966) all on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.

And Dennis’ thoughts on William Keighley’s The Man Who Came to Dinner (1941) on Blu-ray from the Warner Archive Collection.

Also today, be sure to check out my recent special feature articles on Apple TV’s For All Mankind and Star City series, as well as Warner’s remastering the Wachowskis’ Speed Racer (2008) in 4K Ultra HD! [Read on here...]

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