Patrick Stewart’s Lesson In Boldly Going

My first encounter with Patrick Stewart’s effortless gravitas came courtesy of a minor role in Mel Brooks’ 1993 medieval swashbuckler spoof, “Robin Hood: Men in Tights,” in which he played King Richard. Appearing late in an already star-studded film, Stewart promptly stole the show. He displayed an uncanny knack for comedic timing and a naturally ...