Joseph Szadkowski
Articles by Joseph Szadkowski
‘Despicable Me 4: Collector’s Edition’ 4K Ultra HD review
The latest sequel to Illumination's blockbuster animated franchise now colorfully explodes on home theater screens through the 4K disc format in "Despicable Me 4: Collector's Edition." Published October 6, 2024
Schopfs’ ‘Field of Screams’ in Mountville, Pennsylvania, back for year 32 of extreme horrors
Brothers Gene and Jim Schopf have spent over three decades entertaining visitors at their "Field of Screams," a theme park in Mountville, Pennsylvania, with extreme scares and frightening fun. Published October 2, 2024
‘The Chronicles of Riddick: Limited Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
Filmmaker David Twohy continued the adventures of a galactic criminal bound for greatness back in 2004 with a sweeping, over-indulgent sci-fi fantasy film, "The Chronicles of Riddick: Limited Edition," which now debuts in the 4K disc format. Published September 28, 2024
Universal Orlando’s ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ 2024: Best haunted houses review and tips to visit
For more than three decades, Universal Orlando Resort's Halloween Horror Nights has consistently delivered a terrifying experience to its willing victims through the creation of over 200 haunted houses. Published September 25, 2024
‘The Ladykillers’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
One of the best dark comedies to come out of Britain in the history of cinema finally debuts in the 4K disc format for American audiences in "The Ladykillers." Published September 19, 2024
‘The Garfield Movie’ Blu-ray movie review
Cartoonist Jim Davis' curmudgeonly cat successfully returned to theaters early this year within an animated film that now debuts in high definition in "The Garfield Movie." Published September 14, 2024
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," director Wes Ball's 2024 stand-alone sequel to a rebooted trilogy of a famed simian-saturated sci-fi franchise, moves to the 4K disc format. Published September 7, 2024
‘Drive: SteelBook Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
Danish film director Nicolas Winding Refn's 2011 action drama "Drive" debuts to American audiences in the 4K disc format and is celebrated in a limited SteelBook edition. Published August 25, 2024
‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
The continuation of filmmaker George Miller's extended mythology of warrior Max Rockatansky's brutal universe underwhelmed audiences but looks for a resurgence with its 4K debut in "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." Published August 22, 2024
‘The Bikeriders’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
"The Bikeriders," director Jeff Nichols' period crime drama, roars from the cinemas to the 4K disc format to enchant home theater owners in love with midwestern motorcycle culture. Published August 17, 2024
John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ brings imaginary friends to life on 4K Ultra HD disc
Filmmaker John Krasinski's family dramedy, "IF," which answers the age-old question of whether imaginary friends exist, moves from theaters to ultra-high definition disc. Published August 15, 2024
‘Civil War’ and ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ 4K Ultra HD movie reviews
Here's a look at a pair of unusual war films from Lionsgate Home Entertainment -- "Civil War" and "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" -- now available in the ultra-high definition format. Published August 8, 2024
Blu-ray horror movie reviews: ‘Abigail: Collector’s Edition’ and ‘The First Omen’
Here's a look at a pair of entertaining horror films -- "Abigail" and "The First Omen" -- now available in the Blu-ray disc format. Published August 5, 2024
‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, 20th Anniversary Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
Director Adam McKay's 2004 comedy returns in the 4K format just in time to remind us of the shallow idiocy of news broadcasters and pundits in "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy." Published August 1, 2024
‘The Fall Guy: Extended Cut’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
Former stunt coordinator-turned-director David Leitch's extreme action-comedy from early this year, "The Fall Guy," looks for home entertainment redemption with a weightier version available in the ultra-high definition disc format. Published July 23, 2024
‘Macbeth: Special Edition’ Blu-ray movie review
Orson Welles' horror-tinged, loose adaptation of "Macbeth," one of Shakespeare's most enduring tragedies, returns to Blu-ray in a special edition. Published July 18, 2024
‘Twister’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
Director Jan de Bont's 1997 action thriller "Twister" finally debuts in the 4K format. Published July 13, 2024
‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," the fifth film in the MonsterVerse franchise celebrating Japan's multistory Kaiju mythology, roars from theaters onto the ultra-high definition disc format. Published July 1, 2024
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2024: Best Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD movies
"The Departed: SteelBook Edition," "The Expendables: 4-Film Collection," "Chinatown: 50th Anniversary Edition," "The Shootist: Limited Edition," "Blue Velvet," "The Crow: 30th Anniversary SteelBook Edition," "Red: 2 Film Collection, SteelBook Edition," "Ocean's Trilogy," "Glory: SteelBook Edition" and "Saw: 10-Film Collection, 25th Anniversary Edition" are some last-minute movie gift ideas for Father's Day. Published June 11, 2024
‘The Lair of the White Worm: SteelBook Edition’ Blu-ray movie review
"The Lair of the White Worm," director Ken Russell's 1988 bizarre horror comedy, returns to the high-definition format now entombed in metal. Published May 31, 2024