Joseph Szadkowski

‘The Mule’ (4K Ultra HD) and ‘Vice’ (Blu-ray) reviews

Here's a look at a pair of radically different films -- "The Mule" and "Vice" -- that explore how power can corrupt. Published April 10, 2019

Blu-ray reviews: ‘Stan & Ollie’ and ‘The Great Buster: A Celebration’

Two films now on the Blu-ray format -- "Stan & Ollie" and "The Great Buster: A Celebration" -- pay tribute to some classic comedians from the silent era of cinema. Published April 6, 2019

‘Bumblebee’ 4K Ultra HD review

Director Travis Knight's welcomed reboot of producer Michael Bay's live-cinematic adaptations of Hasbro's beloved "robots in disguise" toy line goes from its blockbuster run to ultra-high definition. Published April 3, 2019

‘Aquaman’ 4K Ultra HD review

The more than $1 billion live-action blockbuster starring DC Comics' King of the Seven Seas swims over to ultra-high definition home theater screens. Published March 27, 2019

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ 4K Ultra HD review

The Academy Award-winning effort that brought Marvel Comics' popular web-slingers to big-budgeted, animated life swings over to the ultra-high definition format. Published March 21, 2019

‘Mary Poppins Returns: Ultimate Collector’s Edition’ 4K Ultra HD review

A legendary singing nanny returned to theaters 54 years later in an enchanting musical that now dances its way over to ultra-high definition home theaters. Published March 20, 2019

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ 4K Ultra HD review

J.K. Rowling's magical universe returned to cinemas last year in a medium-sized blockbuster sequel and now hopes to mesmerize Muggles smitten with the Potter mythos and the ultra-high definition format. Published March 14, 2019

Blu-ray reviews: ‘The Favourite’ and ‘Widows’

Here's a look at a pair of recently released movies on Blu-ray -- "The Favourite" and "Widows" -- featuring strong female lead performances. Published March 7, 2019

Blu-ray reviews: ‘Green Book,’ ‘The Front Runner’ and ‘The Sisters Brothers’

Here's a look at a trio of films -- "Green Book," "The Front Runner" and "The Sisters Brothers" -- featuring strong male lead performances and now available on the Blu-ray format. Published March 4, 2019

‘Creed II’ (4K UHD) and ‘Cobra: Collector’s Edition’ (Blu-ray) reviews

Here are two films -- 'Creed II' (4K UHD) and 'Cobra: Collector's Edition' (Blu-ray) -- that look at the evolving career of filmmaker Sylvester Stallone. Published March 2, 2019

4K UHD reviews: ‘Hunter Killer’ and ‘Overlord’

Here's a look at a pair of military action thrillers -- "Hunter Killer" and "Overlord" -- in 4K ultra-high definition with stories tied to secret missions. Published February 20, 2019

‘A Star is Born’ 4K Ultra HD review

First-time director Bradley Cooper's 2018 superior take on a famous musical romantic drama debuts on ultra-high definition to highlight some Academy Award-nominated performances. Published February 18, 2019

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ 4K Ultra HD review

The biographical drama about rock supergroup Queen and its dynamic lead singer Freddie Mercury crescendos onto the ultra-high definition format. Published February 13, 2019

Zadzooks: ‘Resident Evil 2: Deluxe Edition’ review (PS4)

Players return to Raccoon City to take a reimagined and remastered trip into one of the premiere, teeth-chattering, survival horror games ever created Published February 6, 2019

‘Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch’ 4K UHD review

The ultimate Christmas curmudgeon returned to theaters during last year's holiday season, and he now debuts in the ultra-high definition format Published February 4, 2019

‘First Man’ 4K Ultra HD review

Neil Armstrong's odyssey to become the first human to walk on the moon jettisons from theater screens to the ultra-high definition realm. Published January 29, 2019

Blu-ray review: ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Collector’s Edition’

A classic con caper comedy directed by the man who brought Yoda to life returns to the Blu-ray format with a digital facelift Published January 23, 2019

Blu-ray & DVD TV reviews: ‘Star Trek: Discovery - Season One’ and ‘Family Guy: 20 Greatest Hits’

Here's a look at a pair of recently released episodic shows -- "Star Trek: Discovery - Season One" and "Family Guy: 20 Greatest Hits" -- available on Blu-ray and DVD formats. Published January 16, 2019

Blu-ray & 4K reviews: ‘When Harry Met Sally …’ and ‘Bad Times at The El Royale’

Here's a look at a pair of "R"-rated films in the Blu-ray and 4K formats -- When Harry Met Sally ... : 30th Anniversary Edition and "Bad Times at The El Royale" -- with one being a classic and the other with the potential to become a cult classic. Published January 15, 2019

4K UHD reviews: ‘Schindler’s List: 25th Anniversary Edition’ & ‘Halloween’

Here's a look at two films -- "Schindler's List" and "Halloween" -- now available in the ultra-high definition (UHD) format that present radically different types of horror and heroes. Published January 8, 2019