Joseph Szadkowski
Articles by Joseph Szadkowski
Blu-ray & DVD TV reviews: ‘The Good Fight: Season One’ and ‘The Handmaid’s Tale: Season One’
Here's a look at a few adult-themed, cable-television series -- "The Good Fight: Season One" and "The Handmaid's Tale: Season One" -- now available in digital disc formats. Published March 28, 2018
‘Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi, Ultimate Collector’s Edition’ 4K Ultra HD review
Another billion-dollar blockbuster chronicling George Lucas' galaxy far, far away moves from movie to home theaters to unleash a nearly perfect ultra-high definition experience for devoted fans. Published March 26, 2018
‘The Dark Crystal: Anniversary Edition’ 4K Ultra HD review
A truly epic, 1980s fantasy adventure from master puppeteers Jim Henson and Frank Oz returns for fans to celebrate through a newly digitally restored, ultra-high definition edition. Published March 21, 2018
‘The Shape of Water’ 4K Ultra HD review
Guillermo del Toro's mature fairytale debuts in ultra-high definition to give movie lovers a chance to relive his Academy Award-winning masterpiece. Published March 20, 2018
‘Justice League’ 4K UHD review: Visual upgrade can’t save predictable story
I have waited a lifetime for a great live-action movie starring DC Comics' mightiest team of heroes including Batman, Wonder Woman and Aquaman. My wait continues. Published March 14, 2018
Blu-ray reviews: ‘I, Tonya’ and ‘ Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’
Here's a look at a few Academy Award-winning movies -- "I, Tonya' and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" -- recently released on the Blu-ray format. Published March 13, 2018
‘Thor: Ragnarok’ 4K UHD review - Hilarious pop art homage with a chatty Hulk
Marvel Comics' God of Thunder once again blockbustered his way into the hearts of movie audiences last year with his third, live-action movie outing that debuts in the ultra-high definition format. Published March 6, 2018
‘Darkest Hour’ review (Blu-ray)
Gary Oldman's Academy Award-nominated performance as Winston Churchill debuts in the high definition format. Published March 1, 2018
‘Coco’ review (4K UHD)
Pixar's latest animated blockbuster celebrating family, traditions, dreams and song bursts onto the 4K Ultra HD format Published February 27, 2018
Blu-ray reviews: ‘The Foreigner’ and ‘Geostorm’
Here's a look at a pair of man-made disaster films -- 'The Foreigner' and 'Geostorm' -- now available in the Blu-ray format featuring a one-man army and one man's dangerous invention. Published February 26, 2018
‘Daddy’s Home 2’ review (4K UHD)
An unnecessary sequel to a 2016, amusing, male-centric comedy gets ported over to the ultra-high definition format to feature its stars' age lines. Published February 21, 2018
‘Wonder’ review (4K UHD)
Director Stephen Chbosky adaptation of R.J. Palacio acclaimed children's novel tugged at the heart strings of moviegoers last year and will now cause comparable reactions for home entertainment viewers in its ultra-high definition debut. Published February 20, 2018
DVD TV reviews: ‘Duckman: The Complete Series’ and ‘Martin & Lewis Gift Set’
Here's a look at a few classic television series -- "Duckman: The Complete Series" and "Martin & Lewis Gift Set" -- now available in the DVD format. Published February 17, 2018
Blu-ray reviews: ‘The Deuce: The Complete First Season’ and ‘Homeland: The Complete Sixth Season’
Here's a look at a few adult-themed, cable-television series -- "The Deuce: The Complete First Season" and "Homeland: The Complete Sixth Season" -- now available in the Blu-ray format. Published February 15, 2018
Blu-ray reviews: ‘Hellraiser: Judgment’ and ‘Hellraiser: Limited Edition Steelbook’
Pinhead and his gruesome Cenobites are back in a pair of movies -- "Hellraiser: Judgment" and "Hellraiser" -- recently released to Blu-ray. Published February 13, 2018
Blu-ray reviews: ‘Professor Marston and the Wonder Women’ & ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’
A pair of recent high definition releases -- "Professor Marston and the Wonder Women" and "Goodbye Christopher Robin" -- spotlight the challenging lives of the creators of two classic pop culture characters. Published February 8, 2018
‘Batman: Gotham by Gaslight’ review (4K UHD)
The Caped Crusader takes on Jack the Ripper in a mature-rated, animated murder mystery loosely adapted from a sequential-art masterpiece, now available in ultra high-definition. Published February 6, 2018
Playmobil’s Playmogram 3D ‘Ghostbusters II’ toy review
Playmobil's collection of "Ghostbusters II" figures feature Raymond Stantz, Egon Spengler, Peter Venkman and Winston Zeddemore with a high-tech, ghost-trapping twist. Published February 3, 2018
‘Jigsaw’ review (4K UHD)
A famed serial killer from a popular splatter horror-movie franchise makes his debut in ultra-high definition to torment another group of flawed humans. Published February 1, 2018
‘Shadow of the Colossus’ review: A monumental masterpiece returns
A groundbreaking interactive adventure from years past gets rebuilt from the ground up to allow new gamers the chance to control the Wander on his quest to take down some multistory behemoths in the Forbidden Lands. Published January 31, 2018