Joseph Szadkowski
Articles by Joseph Szadkowski
‘Ocean’s 8’ 4K Ultra HD review
Director and writer Gary Ross' continuation of a popular heist film franchise arrives in the ultra-high definition format and will not dazzle home cinema connoisseurs, but does make for an entertaining evening. Published September 21, 2018
‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ 4K Ultra HD review
The latest blockbuster devoted to modern man co-existing with genetically cloned dinosaurs stomps and loudly growls over to the ultra-high definition, home theater format. Published September 19, 2018
4K Ultra HD reviews: ‘Hereditary’ and ‘Predator’
Here's a look at a pair of horror films -- "Hereditary" and "Predator" -- recently released in the 4K Ultra HD format, unleashing two radically different styles of terror for audiences. Published September 11, 2018
Zadzooks: Marvel’s Spider-Man video game review
It has been more than a decade since our friendly neighborhood web slinger has freely roamed New York City in a video game, and this third-person, three-dimensional adventure expands brilliantly on his former glory. Published September 8, 2018
Blu-ray TV reviews: ‘The Blacklist: The Complete Fifth Season’ and ‘Documentary Now!’
Two television series recently released on Blu-ray -- "The Blacklist: The Complete Fifth Season" and "Documentary Now! Season One and Season Two" -- are well worth the time investment. Published September 7, 2018
‘Deadpool 2: Super Duper $@%!#& Cut’ 4K Ultra HD review
Marvel Comic's famed mutant mercenary with a big mouth looks for further immersion into the lives of his adoring, ultra-high definition loving fans with a home entertainment release packed with sass and extras. Published August 28, 2018
Blu-ray reviews: ‘Walking Tall: Special Edition’ and ‘Upgrade’
Here's a pair of butt-kicking movies -- "Walking Tall: Special Edition" and "Upgrade" released in the Blu-ray format. Published August 25, 2018
‘Avengers: Infinity War: Cinematic Universe Edition’ 4K Ultra HD review
Directors Anthony and Joe Russo's $2 billion Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster from earlier this year debuts in the ultra-high definition format to give fans another chance to appreciate one of the best superhero team-up movies ever made. Published August 14, 2018
Blu-ray review: ‘The Death of Superman: Limited Edition Gift Set’
Man of Steel fans once again get to see their beloved hero perish at the claws of Doomsday in DC Entertainment's latest PG-13 cartoon. Published August 10, 2018
Blu-ray review: ‘Lego DC Comics Superheroes: Aquaman: Rage of Atlantis’
The leader of Atlantis gets help from the Justice League to reclaim his kingdom from a greedy sibling in this entertaining and family-friendly, direct-to-Blu-ray release. Published August 9, 2018
Blu-ray review: Star Wars Rebels: The Complete Fourth Season
The final episodes of Disney XD's computer-animated series highlighting the adventures of the scrappy crew of the starship Ghost arrives on the high definition format. Published August 1, 2018
Blu-ray reviews: ‘Isle of Dogs’ and ‘Super Troopers 2’
Here's a pair of reviews -- "Isle of Dogs" and "Super Troopers 2" -- highlighting movies recently released in the Blu-ray format. Published July 27, 2018
“Ready Player One’ 4K Ultra HD review
Director Steven Spielberg's adaptation of author Ernest Cline's 1980s pop culture overloaded novel moves from a successful theatrical run to 4K-enabled home entertainment rooms. Published July 24, 2018
‘The Quick and the Dead’ 4K Ultra HD review
Director Sam Raimi's 1995 homage to the Spaghetti Western debuts on ultra-high definition for fans to appreciate the fine art of gun slinging Published July 17, 2018
4K UHD reviews: ‘Rampage’ and ‘A Quiet Place’
Two creature features -- "Rampage" and "A Quiet Place" -- highlight some unusual monsters in the ultra-high definition format. Published July 12, 2018
Zadzooks: ‘Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy’ review (Xbox One)
An iconic, orange-haired marsupial returns to debut his early platforming adventures on Microsoft's Xbox One entertainment system. Published July 3, 2018
4K UHD reviews: “Mission: Impossible” movies
"Mission: Impossible," "Mission: Impossible 2," "Mission: Impossible III," "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" and "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" shine on 4K Ultra HD. Published June 27, 2018
‘Pacific Rim: Uprising’ 4K UHD review
Director Steven S. DeKnight's sequel to the war between man and monstrously massive monsters gets an ultra-high definition upgrade to hopefully appeal to new fans through a spotlight on its impressive special effects. Published June 20, 2018
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Best 4K Ultra HD movies for dad
Last-minute movie gift ideas for dad include " The Matrix," "Fury," "Die Hard," "Saving Private Ryan: Commemorative 20th Anniversary Edition," "The Patriot," "Grease: 40th Anniversary Edition" and "Jurassic Park Collection: 25th Anniversary Edition." Published June 12, 2018
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Best gadgets and tech ideas to help dad
Ninja's Intelli Sense Kitchen System, iHome 's iBN350 clock, Razer 's Blade Stealth laptop, All-Clad 's Indoor Grill, Ekster's Parliament wallet, Zvox's AccuVoice AV200 speaker and Ninja's Auto-iQ Coffee Brewer are some Father's Day gift ideas. Published June 6, 2018