Joseph Szadkowski
Articles by Joseph Szadkowski
Blu-ray review: ‘Miles Ahead’
Don Cheadle's eight-year-in-the-making odyssey to cinematically honor Miles Davis glides to home theaters to entice the jazz maestro's eclectic fan base. Published July 31, 2016
Blu-ray review: ‘Green Room’
Jeremy Saulnier's horror thriller debuts on Blu-ray and plays out a nightmare scenario for a punk band stuck in the Pacific Northwest. Published July 29, 2016
Blu-ray review: ‘The Boss’ - Comedy clunker rescued by the extras
Melissa McCarthy's latest comedy hits home theaters short on laughs but loaded with bonus content. Published July 28, 2016
Blu-ray review: ‘Hardcore Henry’
Director Ilya Naishuller's brutal, first-person odyssey of a determined cyborg now dazzles home theater audiences with its dizzying perspective. Published July 27, 2016
Blu-ray review: Elvis & Nixon
Director Liza Johnson's cinematic take on the visit of a pop-culture king to the White House makes for great home theater viewing for lovers of bizarre historical comedies. Published July 22, 2016
Blu-ray review: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Ultimate Edition
Zack Snyder's historic debut of Batman and Superman on the big screen makes much more sense now thanks to a new home theater release offering an extended cut of the movie and plenty of extras. Published July 21, 2016
Zadzooks: Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens review
Director J.J. Abrams' cinematic continuation of the famed Skywalker saga offers perfect fodder for the witty, digital craftsmen at TT Games to immerse up to a pair of players, co-operatively into a virtual Lego galaxy far, far away. Published July 20, 2016
Blu-ray review: ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’
Acclaimed director Richard Linklater nostalgic trip back to 1980 in a collegiate coming-of-age film moves to home theaters audiences to satisfy lovers of disco, Schlitz and Space Invaders. Published July 15, 2016
Blu-ray review: ‘The Divergent Series: Allegiant’
The next movie covering Veronica Roth's third book of her young adult series debuts on Blu-ray in hopes of capturing the franchise's hard-core fan base with a potent digital transfer and bountiful supply of extras. Published July 13, 2016
Skull Island: Reign of Kong - ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’ returns to Universal Orlando Resort
A new multimedia attraction at Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park offers guests the chance to meet King Kong during a harrowing expedition. Published July 13, 2016
Zadzooks: Deadlight: Director’s Cut review
An enhanced return of a side-scrolling, zombie apocalypse debuts on the latest entertainment consoles to reveal the horror in the Shadows. Published July 7, 2016
Blu-ray review: ‘Eye in the Sky’
Director Gavin Hood's exploration of the moral dilemma facing governments every day in the long-range war on terrorism arrives to home theaters. Published July 6, 2016
Blu-ray review: ‘Kung Fu Panda 3: Awesome Edition’
A bumbling bear proficient in martial arts returns to home theaters earlier this year in a critically acclaimed blockbuster to offer an animated story about family and tradition. Published July 5, 2016
Blu-ray review: ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’
Home theater owners the chance to appreciate the career of Kim Barker, a news copy writer who transformed into a tough-as-nails correspondent while spending over three years covering the war-torn and very unstable Afghanistan. Published July 4, 2016
Zadzooks: ‘Doom’ review - Demons looking for a firefight
One of the grand daddies of ultraviolent, first person shooters makes a hard-core return to give mature players one of the best games of the year. Published July 1, 2016
Blu-ray reviews: ‘Midnight Special,’ ‘10 Cloverfield Lane,’ ‘The Other Side of the Door’
Recent home theater releases include "Midnight Special," "10 Cloverfield Lane" and "The Other Side of the Door." Published June 23, 2016
Blu-ray review: Shrek: Anniversary Edition
A smelly green ogre returns to home theater screens to celebrate his first film and entertain a new generation of fans. Published June 22, 2016
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Best Blu-ray TV for dad
Game of Thrones: The Complete Fourth Season, Steelbook Collectors Set, Roots: The Complete Original Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Complete Series and Veep: The Complete Fourth Season are some last-minute TV gift ideas for dad. Published June 14, 2016
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Blu-ray movies for dad
American Sniper: The Chris Kyle Commemorative, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan - The Directors Cut and 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi are some last-minute movie gift ideas for dad. Published June 13, 2016
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Outdoor gadget ideas for dad
Dreamwave' Survivor, Tough Tested's WeatherProof 8000 battery pack and Char-Broil's Simple Smoker with SmartChef technology are some last-minute gift ideas. Published June 10, 2016