Joseph Szadkowski

Blu-ray reviews: ‘Edge of Seventeen’ and ‘Masterminds’

"Edge of Seventeen" and "Masterminds" offers a few laughs and some angst for home theater owners. Published February 9, 2017

Blu-ray review: ‘Dirty Dancing: 30th Anniversary Edition’

Choreographer and director Emile Ardolino's classic coming-of-age tale of dance and romance returns to Blu-ray just in time for Valentine's Day. Published February 8, 2017

‘Resident Evil: Afterlife’ review (4K UHD)

Sony Pictures has now released director Paul W.S. Anderson's 2010 ode to Capcom's legendary zombie survivor horror video game franchise in the ultra high-definition format to tempt owners of the latest home theater technology. Published February 2, 2017

‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back’ and ‘Inferno’ reviews (4K UHD)

4K UHD releases of "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" and "Inferno" showcase the cinematic adventures of two heroes from popular book franchises in ultra high-definition format. Published February 1, 2017

Zadzooks: Resident Evil 7: Biohazard review

The next chapter from one of the patriarchs of survival horror games arrives to chatter the teeth of a gamer through a new, first person perspective. Published January 28, 2017

Blu-ray review: The Man Who Fell to Earth: Limited Collector’s Edition

The late David Bowie's 1976 cult classic returns to home theaters through a digitally restored set. Published January 25, 2017

Blu-ray horror reviews: ‘The Monster,’ ‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’ and ‘Phantasm: Remastered’

A trio of recent home theater releases -- "The Monster," "Ouija: Origin of Evil" and "Phantasm: Remastered" -- offers classic scares and horrifying moments for viewers. Published January 19, 2017

Zadzooks: Gravity Rush 2 review

A physics-manipulating girl and her celestial feline return to save the working class in a surprisingly expansive, open-world, third-person action adventure that fits comfortably into the superhero genre. Published January 18, 2017

4K UHD reviews: ‘Deepwater Horizon’ and ‘Jason Bourne’

"Deepwater Horizon" and "Jason Bourne" showcase the visual and aural power of the ultra high-definition format. Published January 10, 2017

Blu-ray reviews: ‘Sully,’ ‘Snowden’ and ‘Denial’

A trio of recent home theater releases spotlights the real-life sagas of Capt. Chesley Sullenberger, Edward Snowden and Deborah Lipstadt. Published January 5, 2017

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children review (4K UHD)

Director Tim Burton's movie adaptation of author Ransom Riggs' popular young-adult novel arrives to home theaters for those looking for a dose of the bizarre. Published December 30, 2016

‘Suicide Squad: Extended Cut’ review (4K UHD)

A longer version of a live-action adventure starring DC Comics' famed super-villain team debuts on home theater screens to highlight legends such as Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Killer Croc and the Joker. Published December 21, 2016

Zadzooks 2016 Gift Guide: Video games

Gift ideas include Lego Dimensions' Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Collectors Edition and Skylanders Imaginators. Published December 18, 2016

Zadzooks 2016 Gift Guide for young hero fans

Gift ideas include Big-Figs Batman, Mega Maui, Talk-to-Me Mikey, Glitterific Guy Diamond, Speak to Me Bubbles and XPV RC Skateboarding Mikey. Published December 15, 2016

Zadzooks 2016 Gift Guide for action-figure fans

Gift ideas include Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister 6 Web City, DC Films Superman, Ghostbuster's Quittin' Time Ray, Moana, Starlight Canoe & Friends, Turtle Tactical Truck, Marvel's Captain America: Civil War Legend Pack and DC Films Superman. Published December 14, 2016

Zadzooks 2016 Gift Guide for ‘Star Wars’ fans

Gift ideas include Interactech Imperial Stormtrooper, Big-Figs Death Trooper, Death Star Popcorn Maker, Rebel U-Wing Fighter and Princess Leia. Published December 13, 2016

Zadzooks 2016 Gift Guide for pop culture collectors

Gift ideas include Holiday Harley, Premiere Batgirl, Red Wave Daryl Dixon, Jack and Sally Doll Set and Marvel Gallery Deadpool. Published December 12, 2016

Gift Guide 2016: Best of Blu-ray television

Gift ideas for television show watchers include "Freaks and Geeks: The Complete Series," "Game of Thrones: The Complete Seasons 1-6," " Twin Peaks: The Original Series," "2016 World Series Collector's Edition" and "Star Trek 50th Anniversary TV and Movie Collection." Published December 8, 2016

Gift Guide 2016: Best of Blu-ray animation

Gift ideas for animation fans include Beauty and the Beast, 25th Anniversary Edition, The Transformers: The Movie, 30th Anniversary Edition and The Iron Giant: Signature Edition. Published December 6, 2016

Holiday Gift Guide 2016: Best of Blu-ray movies

Gift ideas for cinema connoisseurs include Mad Max High Octane Collection, Taxi Driver, The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection, The Bourne Ultimate Collection and Labyrinth. Published December 5, 2016