Joseph Szadkowski
Articles by Joseph Szadkowski
‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Ultimate Collector’s Edition’ 4K Ultra HD review
One of Disney's fiercest and, apparently most misunderstood villains, continued her complex cinematic origin story last year that now arrives on ultra-high definition for home theater audiences. Published January 14, 2020
‘Joker’ 4K Ultra HD review
Actor Joaquin Phoenix's transformation into a familiar, clown-faced madman moves from its blockbusting theatrical run to ultra-high definition home theater screens. Published January 8, 2020
‘It Chapter Two’ 4K Ultra HD review
The evil presence in Derry, Maine, returns and the Losers' Club that first defeated it must band together as adults for a final confrontation in a horror thriller now available on ultra-high definition. Published December 27, 2019
‘Ad Astra’ 4K Ultra HD review
Brad Pitt's stoic machismo permeates co-writer and director John Gray's sci-fi adventure now greatly enhanced in ultra-high definition for home theaters. Published December 25, 2019
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ 4K Ultra HD review
Quentin Tarantino's penchant for his own brand of violent revisionist history now permeates the director's nostalgic look at a changing 1960s Tinsel Town infected by Charles Manson and his minions. Published December 20, 2019
Gift Guide 2019: Best ideas for young role-players
Gift ideas include Alpha Group' SpongeBob Giggle Blaster Hasbro's Zombie Strike Revoltinator, Zuru's X-Shot Ninja Turbo Strike and Dino Smashers Epic Egg and Playmates' Motormouth Mikey Published December 14, 2019
Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Best ideas for action-figure fans
Gift ideas include Retro Wolverine, SpongeGar Meme, 80th Anniversary Iron Man, Singing Elsa and Singing JoJo Siwa Published December 12, 2019
Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Best ideas for Star Wars’ fans
Gift ideas include Supreme Leader Kylo Ren Force FX Elite Lightsaber, Hyperreal Darth Vader, "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" Deluxe Figure set, Retro Princess Lei Organa and Kylo Ren Force Rage Mask. Published December 8, 2019
Gift Guide 2019: Best ideas for pop art book lovers
Gift ideas include The Folio Society's Marvel: The Golden Age 1939-1949, DC Comics' Crisis on Infinite Earths Boxed Set, DC Comics' Detective Comics: 80 Years of Batman, Deluxe Edition and Insight Edition's Star Wars: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book. Published December 6, 2019
Holiday Gift Guide 2019 - Best in interactive creatures
A gift guide to some of the coolest interactive creatures including The Alpha Group's Grrrumball, Spin Master's Owleez and Juno and Hasbro's Cubby and chatty companions such including Alpha Group's SpongeBob StretchPants, Playskool's Movin' Lips Mr. Potato Head, Zuru's Ice Blasting Dragon and Boppi The Dancing Llama and Disney's Forky. Published December 1, 2019
Holiday Gift Guide 2019 - Best in gaming gadgets and video games
A gift guide to some of the coolest gaming gadgets and games including Sennheiser's GSP 670 wireless headset, Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's The Division 2, Scuf's Prestige controller, Electronic Arts' Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order and Sega Genesis Mini. Published December 1, 2019
Gift Guide 2019: Best of Blu-ray and 4K UHD movies
Gift ideas for movie watchers include "The Wizard of Oz," "Abbott & Costello: The Complete Universal Pictures Collection, 80th Anniversary Edition," "007: The Daniel Craig Collection," "RoboCop: Limited Edition," "The Anne Bancroft Collection," "Galaxy Quest: 20th Anniversary," "It's a Wonderful Life," "Hellboy: 15th Anniversary Edition," "Rock 'N' Roll High School: 40th Anniversary Edition" and "Star Trek: Picard Movie and TV Collection." Published November 29, 2019
Holiday Gift Guide 2019 - Best in home and productivity gadgets
A gift guide to the best home and productivity gadgets including Puppy Robot's Cube, Hestan's Cue, RCA's Ultra Thin Signal Finder, Instant Brands' Vortex Plus, Jackery's Explorer 240 and for mobile warriors Altec Lansing's Lifejacket Jolt, Belkin's Boost Up Wireless Charging Vent Mount and USB-C Multimedia Hub and Wemo's Mini Smart Plug. Published November 28, 2019
Gift Guide 2019: Best of Blu-ray and DVD television
Gift ideas for television show watchers include "The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Series," "Game of Thrones: The Complete Series," "Country Music, "Peanuts: 70th Anniversary Holiday Collection," "Space 1999: The Complete Series," "Elementary: The Complete Series," "China Beach: The Complete Series," "Batman Beyond: The Complete Series," "Ultra Q: The Complete Series," "Farscape: The Complete Series," "Charlie's Angels: The Complete Series" "Gotham: The Complete Series" and "Cobra Kai: Season 1 and 2, Collector's Edition." Published November 25, 2019
Blu-ray reviews: ‘The Fearless Vampire Killers’ and ‘Days of Wine and Roses’
Here's a look at a couple of classic movies -- "The Fearless Vampire Killers" and "Days of Wine and Roses" -- new to Blu-ray in the U.S. and available through the Warner Archive Collection. Published November 13, 2019
‘Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw’ 4K Ultra HD review
The latest adventure from the premier car chase turned super duper agent movie franchise drives its blockbusting butt to ultra-high definition. Published November 12, 2019
Best Blu-ray and DVD Halloween TV: ‘Scooby-Doo, Where are You!,’ ‘Doom Patrol,’ ‘The Stand’
Just in time for Halloween, reviews of "Scooby-Doo, Where are You!: The Complete Series Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Mystery Mansion," "Doom Patrol: The Complete First Season," "Stephen King's The Stand," "The Haunting of Hill House: Extended Director's Cut" and "American Horror Story: Apocalypse." Published October 29, 2019
Best Blu-ray & 4K UHD horror movies: ‘The Shining,’ ‘The Omen,’ ‘Zombieland’ and ‘Gremlins’
Just in time for Halloween, reviews of " The Shining," "The Omen Collection: Deluxe Edition," "An American Werewolf in London: Limited Edition," "Pan's Labyrinth," "Gremlins," "Stand by Me," "Zombieland: 10th Anniversary Edition," "Man of a Thousand Faces," "John Carpenter's Vampires: Collector's Edition" and "The Addams Family / Addams Family Values" Published October 24, 2019
Best horror attractions 2019: ‘Halloween Haunt’ (Kings Dominion, Doswell, Virginia)
Theme park fans looking for the perfect mix of thrills and chills will find plenty to appreciate at this year's "Halloween Haunt" at Kings Dominion. Published October 17, 2019
‘Toy Story 4’ 4k Ultra HD review
Buzz, Woody and the gang offered another lesson in friendship, self-sacrifice and teamwork in their latest animated blockbuster that now shines in the 4K format. Published October 10, 2019
