Joseph Szadkowski
Articles by Joseph Szadkowski
Brad Pitt’s “F1: The Movie’ thrills in 4K while Liam Neeson’s ‘The Naked Gun’ sputters on Blu-ray
Here's a look at a couple of box office hits starring legendary actors -- "F1: The Movie" and "The Naked Gun" -- now available in the home theater disc format. Published November 6, 2025
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ in 4K Ultra HD celebrates style, story and comic book spectacle
Marvel Comics' beloved first family returned yet again to live-action cinema and now in home theaters through the 4K disc format in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps -- Cinematic Universe Edition." Published October 28, 2025
Best 4K and Blu-ray horror movies: ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street,’ ‘Altered States,’ ‘Weapons’ and more
Just in time for Halloween, reviews of "A Nightmare on Elm Street Collection," "Jason X: Limited Edition," "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Limited Edition," "The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 50th Anniversary SteelBook Edition," "Altered States," "Dan Curtis' Classic Monsters," "Corpse Bride: 20th Anniversary Edition," "Night of the Living Dead: 35th Anniversary SteelBook Edition," "In the Mouth of Madness: Limited Edition," "Weapons" and "Three / Three ... Extremes: Limited Edition." Published October 21, 2025
‘Superman’ soars on 4K Ultra HD powered by visual tech and James Gunn’s storytelling
Near-IMAX framing, bold colors and an emotional core make this 4K release the definitive home experience for "Superman" fans. Published October 11, 2025
Relive the dark glamour of ‘Sunset Boulevard,’ now remastered in a 75th anniversary 4K edition
Celebrate 75 years of Billy Wilder's "Sunset Boulevard" with a stunning 4K UHD restoration featuring Gloria Swanson, William Holden and hours of extras. Published October 4, 2025
Field of Screams thrives after three decades through relentless scares
Schopf brothers transform their family farm into a horror park with haunted hayrides, mansions and wastelands Published October 2, 2025
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ stomps into home theaters in the 4K UHD format
Director Gareth Edwards' "Jurassic World Rebirth" offers stunning visuals, roaring sound, and even new mutant dinosaurs for home theater audiences. Published September 29, 2025
Universal Orlando’s ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ 34 unleashes dolls, demons, monsters and Art the Clown
Latest Universal Orlando Resort's Halloween Horror Nights delivers 10 haunted houses, scare zones and shows sure to terrify through jump scares and gore. Published September 26, 2025
Home theater fans roller skate down memory lane with the 4K debut of ‘Xanadu’
One of the strangest movie musical fantasies in the history of the genre gets a fresh look in ultra-high definition with the release of director Robert Greenwald's "Xanadu." Published September 18, 2025
‘How to Train Your Dragon: Collector’s Edition’ 4K UHD movie review
Experience the live-action magic of "How to Train Your Dragon" in 4K with the new collector's edition -- featuring stunning visuals, bountiful extras, and a reimagined Viking adventure for fans old and new. Published September 11, 2025
‘Happy Gilmore’ and ‘Coneheads’ spotlight “Saturday Night Live” icons in 4K UHD releases
"Happy Gilmore" and "Coneheads" arrive in new 4K releases from Kino Lorber, featuring commentary, cast interviews and upgraded visuals for comedy fans. Published September 1, 2025
‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin: 20th Anniversary Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
"The 40-Year-Old Virgin" returns in a 20th Anniversary 4K disc release packed with extras, sharper visuals and Steve Carell's breakout role. Published August 25, 2025
Celebrate 50 years of ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ now in the ultra-high definition format
The resurrection of a cheaply made, ill-advised period comedy in the ultra-high definition disc format arrives for fans in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail: 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook." Published August 21, 2025
‘Master and Commander’s‘ 4K UHD debut breathes new life into Peter Weir’s maritime masterpiece
Director Peter Weir's Academy Award-winning high-seas period drama debuts in ultra-high definition with "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World -- Limited SteelBook Edition." Published August 13, 2025
‘The Stuff’ debuts in 4K Ultra HD: B-movie schlock meets anti-consumerism satire
Director Larry Cohen's indictment of American consumerism and corporate greed translated into a pretty silly, sci-fi horror satire back in 1985 called "The Stuff" that now makes its ultra-high definition disc debut. Published August 8, 2025
‘Thunderbolts*’ in 4K delivers comic book grit without the bloated visual effects baggage
Director Jake Schreier's gritty movie about a ragtag, superpowered team of antiheroes forced to work together debuts in 4K in "Thunderbolts*." Published July 31, 2025
‘Sinners’ in 4K Ultra HD: A visually stunning sermon of blood, blues and the supernatural
Directing and writing dynamo Ryan Coogler dived straight into supernatural horror with his latest project that now terrifies in the 4K disc format in "Sinners." Published July 29, 2025
Criterion’s lavish, 4K edition of ‘Barry Lyndon’ keeps Kubrick’s legacy alive
Master filmmaker Stanley Kubrick's historical epic deservedly gets a restoration and the full, extras-loaded Criterion treatment in "Barry Lyndon." Published July 18, 2025
‘Lethal Weapon’ and ‘Novocaine’: Old school action delivered in a modern 4K format
Here's a look at a pair of action films -- "Lethal Weapon" and "Novocaine" -- now available in the 4k disc format. Published July 14, 2025
Universal Epic Universe redefines the theme park experience
Only one place currently in the galaxy allows humans to interact with a legendary vampire, an Italian plumber, a baby dragon and a house elf all in a single day -- Universal Epic Universe. Published July 10, 2025
