Joseph Szadkowski
Articles by Joseph Szadkowski
‘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
‘Law Abiding Citizen” 4K SteelBook brings violent revenge thriller back to home theaters
Director F. Gary Gray's extreme revenge thriller returns to the 4K disc format and within an Amazon exclusive metal case in "Law Abiding Citizen." Published June 28, 2025
‘Doom: The Dark Ages’ trades sci-fi for medieval mayhem in brutal makeover
After years of high-tech demon slaying, a popular first-person gaming behemoth takes a medieval turn in Doom: The Dark Ages. Published June 23, 2025
‘A Knight’s Tale: SteelBook Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
The late Heath Ledger jousted his way into the hearts of movie audiences in a 2001 dramedy action epic that now debuts in ultra-high definition disc format in "A Knight's Tale: SteelBook Edition." Published June 11, 2025
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2025: Best TV on DVD
"Shameless: The Complete Series" and "The Drew Carey Show: The Complete Series" are a couple of meat-and-potatoes series sure to please dad on Father's Day. Published June 9, 2025
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2025: Best 4K Ultra HD movies
"Gandhi: SteelBook Edition," "007: James Bond -- The Sean Connery Collection," "The Outlaw Josey Wales," "Kingdom of Heaven: SteelBook Edition," "Dark City: Limited Edition," "Tombstone: SteelBook Edition," "Amadeus," "Dirty Harry" and "Sands of Iwo Jima" are some 4K movie gift ideas for Father's Day. Published June 8, 2025
‘The Andromeda Strain’ 4K review: Classic contagion film deserves fresh look
Director Robert Wise's 1971 science fiction thriller debuts through the 4K disc format in the extras-packed "The Andromeda Strain: Limited Edition." Published May 29, 2025
‘Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead’ 4K Ultra-HD movie review
Gary Fleder's quirky crime drama was a bust at the box office back in 1995 and now looks for appreciation through the ultra-high definition format in "Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead." Published May 17, 2025
‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3: SteelBook Edition’ 4K ultra HD movie review
The fastest creature in video game realms returned for the third time in another blockbuster, live-action movie crackling with chaos, comedy and color, and now ready to appreciate in home entertainment centers in "Sonic the Hedgehog 3." Published May 10, 2025
‘Sneakers’ on 4K Ultra HD breathes new life into classic caper movie
Director Phil Alden Robinson's 1992 high-tech caper thriller makes its debut in the 4K format packed with star power and still delivering a nail-biting experience in "Sneakers." Published May 3, 2025
