Joseph Szadkowski
Articles by Joseph Szadkowski
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
Blu-ray reviews: ‘Annabelle Comes Home’ & ‘Child’s Play’
Here's a look at a pair of horror films on Blu-ray -- "Annabelle Comes Home" & "Child's Play" -- featuring a pair of terrifying dolls. Published October 8, 2019
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ 4K Ultra HD review
Everyone's favorite web slinger struck gold at the box office again in his latest cinematic adventure earlier this year that now swings over to ultra-high definition home theater screens. Published October 1, 2019
Best horror attractions 2019: ‘Field of Screams’ (Mountville, Pennsylvania)
"It's the thrill of it all," says Jim Schopf, co-owner of "Field of Screams," when asked why he and his brother Gene continue to scare visitors during the event's 27th Halloween season. Published September 28, 2019
‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ 4K Ultra HD review
Skewered by critics and shunned by fans, writer and first time director Simon Kinberg's cinematic adventure of Marvel Comics' famed mutants arrives on ultra-high definition home theaters in search of an appreciative audience. Published September 24, 2019
Zadzooks: 80 Years Marvel Legends: Wolverine vs. the Incredible Hulk review
Hasbro celebrates eight decades of Marvel Comics' publishing sequential art with its Marvel Legends 80th Anniversary collection of action figures featuring Wolverine's first encounter with the Incredible Hulk. Published September 18, 2019
‘John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum’ 4K Ultra HD review
Keanu Reeves' "excommunicado" assassin was back in a blockbuster sequel that now rampages on the ultra-high definition format. Published September 17, 2019
4K Ultra HD reviews: ‘Rambo’ and ‘Lock Up’
Here's a look at a pair of classic Sylvester Stallone movies -- 'Rambo' and 'Lock Up' -- debuting in ultra-high definition. Published September 5, 2019
‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ 4K Ultra HD review
The latest cinematic grudge match between legendary kaiju stomps over to the ultra-high definition format to impress Godzilla fans. Published August 29, 2019
CONCERT REVIEW: Sting reinvigorates his greatest hits at Wolf Trap
Sting, one of the most recognizable voices in rock and pop music, opened a packed, three-night stay at Wolf Trap National Park on Monday night with a hit parade covering his four-decade career. Published August 28, 2019
‘Rocketman’ 4k Ultra HD review
Director Dexter Fletcher cinematic effort that turned the life of Elton John, one of the world's best-selling musical artists, into a musical fantasy debuts in ultra-high definition. Published August 22, 2019
CONCERT REVIEW: Stray Cats’ rockabilly-fueled reunion stops by Wolf Trap
Guitarist Brian Setzer reunited with his Stray Cats' bandmates at Wolf Trap on Tuesday night and delivered a rockabilly beat down to a near-capacity crowd. Published August 15, 2019