Joseph Szadkowski

Blu-ray reviews: ‘Lion’ and ‘20th Century Women’

A look at "Lion" and "20th Century Women," two Academy Award-nominated films recently released on Blu-ray that are packed with emotion and real-life struggles. Published April 16, 2017

Blu-ray review: ‘Silence’

Legendary director Martin Scorsese's historical drama about an emotional and violent exploration of the power of faith debuts in high definition. Published April 12, 2017

Blu-ray review: ‘Office Christmas Party: Unrated’

"Blades of Glory" directors Josh Gordon's and Will Speck's holiday shindig film starring Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston and T.J. Miller arrives to home theaters with plenty of extras but not many laughs. Published April 11, 2017

Blu-ray review: ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’

The drama about the rebel scum who helped bring down an Empire jettisons from its blockbuster theatrical run to home entertainment rooms in an impressive high-definition format. Published April 6, 2017

‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ review (4k UHD)

Director David Yates and screenwriter J.K. Rowling's first cinematic adventure starring magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives to home theaters in the 4K Ultra HD format. Published March 31, 2017

‘Patriots Day’ review (4K UHD)

Actor Mark Wahlberg teamed up with his favorite director Peter Berg late last year to deliver a well-received movie about the Boston Marathon bombing, now available in the ultra high-definition format. Published March 30, 2017

Zadzooks: Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands review (Xbox One)

A quartet of warriors works to liberate a country from an evil drug lord in the third-person, open-world shooter built for co-operative players. Published March 27, 2017

Blu-ray reviews: ‘Fences,’ ‘Elle’ and ‘Miss Sloane’

Recent home theater releases of "Fences," "Elle" and "Miss Sloane" highlight powerful performances from award-winning actresses. Published March 25, 2017

‘Sing: Special Edition’ review (4K UHD)

An anthropomorphic cast of talented animal vocalists warms the hearts of home theater viewers in the ultra high definition debut of an animated musical blockbuster. Published March 22, 2017

Blu-ray review: ‘Ghost in the Shell: Mondo X Steelbook Series’

One of the most influential Japanese anime sci-fi movies in the history of the medium returns to Blu-ray in an artsy metal case but offers little else to impress devoted fans or home theater owners. Published March 15, 2017

Blu-ray reviews: ‘Jackie’ and ‘Rules Don’t Apply’

A pair of recently released movies on the Blu-ray format -- "Jackie" and "Rules Don't Apply" -- offer radically different approaches to highlighting historical figures. Published March 10, 2017

Blu-ray review: ‘Moana’

Disney's Polynesian-themed, animated blockbuster from late last year debuts on high-definition to visually and musically entrance home theater-loving families. Published March 8, 2017

Zadzooks: Halo Wars 2: Ultimate Edition review

The United Nations Space Command (UNSC) battles the evil Banished in a real-time strategy, mythology rich video game sure to delight Halo tacticians. Published March 4, 2017

‘Allied’ review (4K UHD)

Brad Pitt and director Robert Zemeckis' World War II romance thriller sweeps into the ultra high-definition format. Published March 1, 2017

Blu-ray review: ‘Doctor Strange’

Marvel Comics' cinematic blockbuster debut of its famed Sorcerer Supreme moves to the high-definition format to magically entertain home theater viewers Published February 28, 2017

Zadzooks: The Lego Batman Movie Story Pack review

The Dark Knight and his most-trusted allies attempt to stop the Joker's latest nefarious plans in Lego Dimensions' latest buildable adventure. Published February 23, 2017

‘Hacksaw Ridge’ review (4K UHD)

Mel Gibson's return to the director's chair arrives in ultra high-definition with the critically acclaimed, Academy Award-nominated tribute to WWII combat medic Desmond Doss. Published February 20, 2017

Blu-ray review: Justice League Dark (Deluxe Edition)

A superhero team of mystical misfits saves the world from evil magic in the latest mature-rated animated film from DC Entertainment. Published February 19, 2017

‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’ review (4K UHD)

A war drama from director Ang Lee, more remembered for its technological advances than excellence in storytelling, shines brightly under the ultra high-definition spotlight Published February 17, 2017

‘Arrival’ review (4K UHD)

Director Denis Villeneuve turns Ted Chiang's sci-fi short story into a critically acclaimed and Academy Award-nominated blockbuster now available for the latest evolution of home-theater experiences. Published February 16, 2017