Joseph Szadkowski
Articles by Joseph Szadkowski
‘Scoob!’ 4K Ultra HD review
The legendary Mystery Inc. gang debuts in the ultra-high definition format for home theaters audiences to enjoy their latest animated adventure. Published July 28, 2020
DVD and Blu-ray TV reviews: ‘Evil’ and ‘James Cameron’s Story of Science Fiction’
Here's a look a couple of episodic television series -- 'Evil' and "James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction" -- now on home entertainment formats and built for fans of the supernatural and science fiction. Published July 21, 2020
‘Bruce Lee: His Greatest Hits’ Blu-ray review
Criterion Collection's high definition celebration of the myth and magic of one of cinema's most famous martial artists offers a set of his most memorable movies including "The Big Boss," "The Way of the Dragon" and "Enter the Dragon." Published July 17, 2020
‘Trolls World Tour: Dance Party Edition’ 4K Ultra HD review
A musical sequel starring animated creatures with permanent bad hair days took a pandemic hit at theaters but arrives on ultra-high definition to offer families an evening of singalongs and laughs. Published July 7, 2020
Blu-ray movie reviews: ‘Pretty in Pink’ and ‘Flashdance’
Paramount Presents' latest releases offer a pair of classic 1980s films on the high definition format, "Pretty in Pink" and "Flashdance." Published June 30, 2020
‘Lego DC: Shazam: Magic and Monsters’ Blu-ray movie review
The Lego-ized world of DC Comics welcomes the mighty Shazam and his alter ego, 10-year-old orphan Billy Batson to its fold in an origin tale that weaves an irresistible mix of familiar heroes and villains into an action-packed and humorous story about teamwork and trust. Published June 23, 2020
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Best 4K UHD movies
"Gladiator," "Jaws: 45th Anniversary Edition," "The Deer Hunter: Collector's Edition," "A Quiet Place," "War of the Worlds: 15th Anniversary Edition" and "D-Day Normandy: 75th Anniversary Edition" are some last-minute movie gift ideas for dads. Published June 18, 2020
Father’s Day TV Gift Guide: DVD & Blu-ray ideas for dads
"Gunsmoke: The Complete Series," "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: The Complete Series," "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: In Concert," "The Good Place: The Complete Series," "Criminal Minds: The Complete Series," "30 Rock: The Complete Series," "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: The Complete Series" and "Veep: The Complete Series" are some last-minute TV gift ideas for dads. Published June 17, 2020
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Best gadgets and tech ideas for dad
BioLite's Firepit, Audeze' Mobius Headphones, Spectrum Brands' George Foreman Smokeless Grill, Remington's Virtually Indestructible Trimmer, Black & Decker's Vortex Coffeemaker and KontrolFreak's Gaming Lights are some last-minute gift ideas. Published June 13, 2020
‘Watchmen: An HBO Limited Series’ Blu-ray review
HBO's episodic extension of writer Alan Moore's and artist Dave Gibbons' seminal mature superhero comic book mini-series from 1987 is now available on Blu-ray in a three-disc set. Published June 8, 2020
‘Creepshow: Season 1’ Blu-ray review
Paying homage to 1950s comic book series such as "Tales from the Crypt" as well as piggybacking off of the two 1980s "Creepshow" movies, a new anthology horror show is now available on the Blu-ray format in a three-disc set. Published June 3, 2020
‘The Invisible Man’ 4K Ultra HD review
A new take of one of Universal's classic monsters resurfaced earlier this year to terrorize movie audiences and is now available in the ultra-high definition format. Published May 27, 2020
‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ 4K Ultra HD review
A video game legend's successful debut in live-action cinema zooms over to ultra-high definition home theaters packed with extras. Published May 20, 2020
‘Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)’ Blu-ray review
The latest live-action adventure of the Joker's favorite gal made movie critics happy earlier this year and hopes to charm superhero-loving, home theater viewers. Published May 13, 2020
Blu-ray movie reviews: ‘Little Women’ and ‘21 Bridges’
Here's a look at a few of the latest entertaining movies -- "Little Women" and "21 Bridges" -- now available in the Blu-ray format. Published May 6, 2020
4K and Blu-ray movie reviews: ‘The Gentlemen’ and Paramount Presents
A look at Guy Ritchie's wry gangster thriller "The Gentlemen," now on ultra-high definition, as well as new high definition releases of "To Catch a Thief" and "King Creole." Published April 29, 2020
Zadzooks book reviews: Marvel: The Silver Age 1960-1970 & DCeased
Reviews of Marvel: The Silver Age 1960-1970 from The Folio Society and DCeased from DC Comics Published April 23, 2020
Blu-ray and DVD TV reviews: ‘Police Squad!’ and ‘The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour’
Here's a look at a pair of streaming shows -- "Police Squad!: The Complete Series" and "I Got You Babe: The Best of Sonny & Cher " -- now available on the Blu-ray format. Published April 22, 2020
Zadzooks: Arrow & Superman action figure reviews (McFarlane Toys)
McFarlane Toys debuts its action-figure versions of actor Stephen Amell as Arrow and Superman from Action Comics No. 1000. Published April 16, 2020
‘Dolittle’ 4K Ultra HD review
Robert Downey Jr.'s take on a doctor who could talk to animals arrives on ultra-high definition to allow sequestered families in desperate need of a dose of breezy entertainment to watch Mr. Downey Jr. as a manic Welshman. Published April 15, 2020
