Joseph Szadkowski
Articles by Joseph Szadkowski
‘Groundhog Day: 25th Anniversary Edition’ review (4K UHD)
Bill Murray and Harold Ramis' fantastic fantasy comedy returns to home entertainment screens with a new ultra high-definition remaster sure to delight its faithful fan base. Published January 25, 2018
4K UHD reviews: ‘Cloverfield’ and ‘Mother!’
A pair of films -- "Cloverfield" and "Mother!" -- recently released in the ultra-high definition format offer two perspectives of very different types of horror. Published January 23, 2018
‘It’ review (4K UHD)
Director Andy Muschietti's creepy coming-of-age blockbuster based on Stephen King's acclaimed novel moves from cinemas to ultra-high definition home theaters to make the case that clowns are truly the creepiest creatures alive. Published January 18, 2018
‘Blade Runner 2049’ review (4K UHD)
Director Denis ("Arrival") Villeneuve's cerebral sequel to Ridley Scott's 1982 sci-fi cinematic masterpiece arrives in ultra-high definition ready to astound and confound fans. Published January 17, 2018
‘Christopher Nolan Collection’ review (4K UHD)
Home entertainment lovers smitten by the ultra-high definition format will truly appreciate watching a selection of seven movies -- "Batman Begins," "The Dark Knight," "The Dark Knight Rises," "Interstellar," "Inception" and "The Prestige" -- by one of the masters of modern-day cinema. Published January 10, 2018
‘Dunkirk’ review: An ultra high-definition masterpiece
Director Christopher Nolan's riveting look at a pivotal campaign during World War II gets a breathtaking 4K UHD upgrade for home entertainment owners. Published December 21, 2017
Gift Guide 2017: Best ideas for young superhero role players
Gift ideas include Just Play's Swing and Sling Spidey, Hasbro's Hulk Smash FX Fists, Rumble Strike Hammer and Electronic Thor, Fisher-Price's Batbot Extreme, Playmates Toys' Deluxe Omnitrix and Jakks Pacific's DC Toddler Batgirl. Published December 18, 2017
2017 Gift Guide 2017: Best ideas for action-figure fans
Gift ideas include Nanoscene Batcave, DC Super Hero Girls' Batgirl, Big-Figs Wonder Woman, Marvel Thor Legends' Hela, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Micro Mutant Sweeper OPS, DC Multiverse Cyborg and Gladiator Hulk and Thor Minimates. Published December 16, 2017
Gift Guide 2017: Best ideas for video game players
Gift ideas include Nintendo's Switch, Lenovo's Star Wars: Jedi Challenges, Activision's Destiny 2 Collectors Edition, Mattel's Star Wars Bloxels and Electronic Arts' Star Wars Battlefront II: Elite Trooper Deluxe Edition. Published December 12, 2017
Gift Guide 2017: Best ideas for ‘Star Wars’ fans
Gift ideas include Big-Figs Rey, Endor Adventure with Gen. Leia Organa, BB-8 2-In-1 Mega Playset, Dark Prophecy Ultra Saber, "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" Deluxe Figure set, Porg and 40th Anniversary Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi. Published December 11, 2017
Gift Guide 2017: Best ideas for pop culture toy builders
Gift ideas include McFarlane Toys' Rick and Morty Spaceship and Garage, Lego's Thor vs. Hulk Arena Clash and Playmobil's Ghostbusters Firehouse. Published December 9, 2017
Gift Guide 2017: Best ideas for pop culture collectors
Gift ideas include Justice League Aquaman, Gamora & Rocket Raccoon, Harley's Holiday, Batman and Rogues, Retro Punisher and Negan Deluxe. Published December 8, 2017
Gift Guide 2017: Best of DVD, Blu-ray and 4K UHD movies
Gift ideas for movie watchers include "The Amazing Spider-Man Limited Edition Collection Digibook," "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 35th Anniversary Gift Set," "The Pink Panther Collection," "Planes, Trains & Automobiles: 30th Anniversary Edition," "Blade Runner: The Final Cut," "George A. Romero Between Night and Dawn: Limited Edition," "Transformers," "The Bridge on the River Kwai: 60th Anniversary Edition," "Men in Black Trilogy" and "The Three Stooges: Big Box of Nyuks." Published December 7, 2017
Gift Guide 2017: Best of Blu-ray and DVD animation
Gift ideas for animation fans include "DC Universe: 10th Anniversary Collection," "Samurai Jack: The Complete Series" and "Drawn Together: The Complete Collection." Published December 5, 2017
Gift Guide 2017: Best of DVD, Blu-ray and 4K UHD television
Gift ideas for television show watchers include "Thanks for the Memories: The Bob Hope Specials Deluxe Collection," "Bones: The Flesh and Bones Collection," "Friday Night Lights: The Complete Series," "Westworld: Season One, Limited Edition Tin," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: The Complete Series," "The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Series" and "Ernie Kovacs: Take a Good Look - The Definitive Collection." Published December 4, 2017
Holiday Gift Guide 2017 - Best in entertainment and learning gadgets
A gift guide to some of the coolest entertainment tech gadgets and electronics including Anki Overdrive: Fast & Furious Edition, One Music Group's One Light keyboard, Spin Master's DR1 FPV Racing Drone and VocoPro's LightShow. Published November 22, 2017
Holiday Gift Guide 2017 - Best in robots and interactive toys
A gift guide to some of the coolest robots and interactive toys including Spin Master's Hatchimals Surprise and BB-8, Anki's Cozmo, Sphero's Spider-Man and Hasbro's Princess Belle. Published November 22, 2017
Holiday Gift Guide 2017 - Best in home and health gadgets
A gift guide to the best home and health tech gadgets including Petcube's Bites, Netgear's Orbi, Dreampad, Touchpoints and the Purple Bed. Published November 22, 2017
‘The Dark Tower’ review (4K UHD)
Stephen King's epic sci-fi Western novel series about a mysterious structure tied to the fate of the universe finally got some big screen time, but the movie crumbled before critics and now looks for rebuilding with an ultra high-definition release. Published November 8, 2017
‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ review (4K UHD)
Director Matt Reeves' chronicle of man making his last stand against Caesar and his intelligent simians moves from its triumphant theatrical release to ultra high-definition equipped home theaters. Published November 7, 2017