Joseph Szadkowski
Articles by Joseph Szadkowski
Criterion’s ‘Point Blank’ on 4K revives a noir classic packed with style, attitude and extras
John Boorman's "Point Blank" debuts on 4K with refined visuals, bold style and a landmark performance from Lee Marvin in a genre-redefining thriller. Published April 26, 2026
‘Runaway Train’ on 4K revives a thriller powered by high-speed action and gritty performances
Kino Lorber's "Runaway Train" 4K edition delivers restored details, intense set pieces and a story driven by desperation, danger and raw human will. Published April 16, 2026
Arrow’s ‘Salem’s Lot’ 4K limited edition delivers classic scares and massive extras
Home theater fans get "Salem's Lot" in 4K with strong restoration work, chilling scenes and an extensive collection of featurettes and commentaries. Published April 10, 2026
Criterion brings ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ to 4K with vivid landscapes and historical weight
Home theater fans get Criterion's "Killers of the Flower Moon" in 4K with rich color, expansive landscapes and featurettes exploring the film's real history. Published April 4, 2026
‘Hamnet: Collector’s Edition’ immerses 4K home theaters in Chloe Zhao’s emotional Shakespeare drama
Hamnet lands on 4K with lush period visuals, powerful performances and Chloe Zhao's intimate take on Shakespeare's family and legacy. Published March 30, 2026
Virtuix’ Omni One transforms VR gaming into a physical workout experience
Omni One delivers next-level VR immersion with real movement, but requires space, stamina and a serious investment from dedicated gamers. Published March 29, 2026
‘The Housemaid’ heads to Blu-ray with twists and secrets within a troubled mansion
"The Housemaid" arrives on Blu-ray with Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried leading a twist-heavy thriller backed by strong extras and commentary tracks. Published March 20, 2026
Kino Lorber brings ‘Mimic’ to 4K with Guillermo del Toro’s preferred director’s cut
Guillermo del Toro's "Mimic" arrives on 4K with the director's cut, vivid HDR visuals and extensive extras exploring the troubled production. Published March 17, 2026
‘Scars of Dracula’ in 4K brings Christopher Lee back in bloody Hammer-style
Kino Lorber's edition of Hammer Films' "Scars of Dracula" lands on 4K with bold color, cult-horror energy and valuable commentary tracks led by Christopher Lee and Tim Lucas. Published March 14, 2026
‘Predator: Badlands’ attacks 4K home theaters with spectacle and new mythology
Director Dan Trachtenberg reshapes Predator lore with a reluctant Yautja hero, stunning creature effects and an eye-popping 4K presentation. Published March 11, 2026
‘Excalibur’ returns to home theaters in 4K with a massive collector’s edition
Arrow Video restores John Boorman's "Excalibur" in 4K with vibrant medieval imagery, three commentary tracks and a massive collection of bonus features. Published March 9, 2026
Criterion’s ‘Network’ in 4K storms home theaters with fury and foresight
Criterion's 4K restoration of "Network" revives Sidney Lumet's Oscar-winning classic with refined grain, restored color and powerful performances. Published February 27, 2026
‘Song Sung Blue’ and ‘Sisu: Road to Revenge:’ Blu-ray movie fans get romance versus retribution
Two Blu-ray releases -- "Song Sung Blue" and "Sisu: Road to Revenge" -- cater to opposite tastes, pairing Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson's musical romance with Jorma Tommila's brutal postwar revenge thriller. Published February 21, 2026
Universal’s ‘Wicked: For Good’ on 4K delivers musical fantasy at maximum scale
Universal's 4K release of "Wicked: For Good" highlights sweeping production design, bold HDR color and intricate visual effects across director Jon M. Chu's ambitious Broadway adaptation. Published February 20, 2026
Arrow’s ‘Under Siege’ 4K limited edition rewards fans of high-octane military thrillers
Arrow Video's 4K release of Steven Seagal's "Under Siege" delivers vivid color, sharp detail and explosive naval action backed by extensive new bonus features. Published February 11, 2026
Criterion’s ‘Captain Blood’ in 4K rewards classic film fans with restored swashbuckling adventure
Criterion's 4K release of "Captain Blood" revives Errol Flynn's breakout role with restored black-and-white detail, classic action and a rich atmosphere. Published February 7, 2026
‘Roofman’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ bring two criminal extremes to 4K
Two radically different crime films arrive on 4K, pairing Derek Cianfrance's empathetic outlaw tale of "Roofman" with Paul Thomas Anderson's biting political satire in "One Battle After Another." Published January 31, 2026
Jim Jarmusch’s western ‘Dead Man’ finds renewed impact through Criterion’s 4K restoration
Criterion's 4K release of "Dead Man" delivers refined monochrome detail, rich textures and a striking revival of filmmaker Jim Jarmusch's acid western. Published January 23, 2026
4K home theater audiences get a study in obsession with ‘Bugonia’ and ‘Catch Me If You Can’
From extraterrestrial paranoia to elegant fraud, "Bugonia" and "Catch Me If You Can," respectively, in 4K examine manipulation through radically different cinematic styles. Published January 17, 2026
‘Vampire Zombies … from Space!’ rewards those most committed to absurdity of 1950s sci-fi horror
Fans of "Plan 9 from Outer Space"-style cinema may appreciate "Vampire Zombies ... from Space!" -- though sophomoric humor and crude effects limit broader appeal. Published January 12, 2026
