Joseph Szadkowski
Articles by Joseph Szadkowski
Holiday Gift Guide 2017 - Best in robots and interactive toys
A gift guide to some of the coolest robots and interactive toys including Spin Master's Hatchimals Surprise and BB-8, Anki's Cozmo, Sphero's Spider-Man and Hasbro's Princess Belle. Published November 22, 2017
Holiday Gift Guide 2017 - Best in home and health gadgets
A gift guide to the best home and health tech gadgets including Petcube's Bites, Netgear's Orbi, Dreampad, Touchpoints and the Purple Bed. Published November 22, 2017
‘The Dark Tower’ review (4K UHD)
Stephen King's epic sci-fi Western novel series about a mysterious structure tied to the fate of the universe finally got some big screen time, but the movie crumbled before critics and now looks for rebuilding with an ultra high-definition release. Published November 8, 2017
‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ review (4K UHD)
Director Matt Reeves' chronicle of man making his last stand against Caesar and his intelligent simians moves from its triumphant theatrical release to ultra high-definition equipped home theaters. Published November 7, 2017
Halloween gaming treats: The Evil Within 2, Call of Duty: Zombies and Lego Dimensions Beetlejuice
After a night of Halloween tricks and treats, what better way to further appreciate the sometimes-terrifying event than with a session of video gaming featuring Call of Duty: The Beast from Beyond, Lego Dimensions' Beetlejuice Fun Pack and The Evil Within 2 Published October 31, 2017
Best Blu-ray & 4K UHD horror movies: ‘Re-Animator,’ ‘Cult of Chucky,’ ‘Dawn of the Dead’
Just in time for Halloween, reviews of " Re-Animator: Limited Edition," " Dawn of the Dead: Collector's Edition," "Cult of Chucky," "The Cabin in the Woods," "Bram Stoker's Dracula: 25th Anniversary Edition" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer: 25th Anniversary Edition." Published October 27, 2017
Best Blu-ray and 4K UHD Halloween TV: Peanuts Holiday Collection, Ash vs Evil Dead, The Walking Dead
Just in time for Halloween, reviews of Peanuts Holiday Collection, Ash vs Evil Dead: The Complete Second Season," "American Horror Story: Roanoke," and "The Walking Dead: The Complete Seventh Season." Published October 25, 2017
‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ review (4K UHD)
Marvel Comics' legendary web-slinger made a triumphant return in a movie this summer now available in the ultra high-definition format that delivers a colorful and eye-popping homage to the hero. Published October 24, 2017
‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ review (4K UHD)
Director Michael Bay's latest noisy and explosive sequel celebrating Hasbro's famed transforming robotic toy line is now available in the ultra high-definition format. Published October 17, 2017
Best horror attractions 2017: Kings Dominion’s ‘Halloween Haunt’ (Doswell, Virginia)
At this year's Halloween Haunt, victims are subjected to seven haunted mazes; five scare zones; three live, roaming shows; and, for the right price, five Skeleton Key rooms that will challenge the puzzle fan in the family. Published October 14, 2017
Best horror attractions 2017: ‘Markoff’s Haunted Forest’ (Dickerson, Maryland)
Markoff's Haunted Forest in Dickerson, Md., celebrates 25 years of scaring for a good cause offering for this Halloween season two haunted trails and ghost town for victims to explore. Published October 14, 2017
‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ review (4K UHD)
Capt. Jack Sparrow's latest movie, despite being savaged by critics, delivered another cinematic blockbuster earlier this year that now debuts on the ultra high-definition format Published October 11, 2017
Best horror attractions 2017: ‘Field of Screams’ (Mountville, Pennsylvania)
The Schopf family celebrates 25 years of scaring unsuspecting humans in the latest iteration of their "Field of Screams" horror attractions nestled in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Published October 8, 2017
‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 40th Anniversary Edition’ review (4K UHD)
A good reason now arrives for families to jump aboard the 4K bandwagon through the celebration of a classic sci-fi film directed by Steven Spielberg. Published October 6, 2017
Best of Blu-ray TV: ‘The Vietnam War’ and ‘The Blacklist: The Complete Fourth Season’ reviews
A pair of excellent television shows -- The Vietnam War and The Blacklist: The Complete Fourth Season -- recently available on Blu-ray offers the horrors of war and exploits of a brilliant criminal mastermind. Published September 27, 2017
‘Wonder Woman’ review (4K UHD)
Director Patty Jenkins' live-action blockbuster about DC Comics' famed Amazonian Princess moves to the ultra high-definition format. Published September 22, 2017
‘Destiny 2’ review - Guardians rejoice in their misery
Light-infused warriors reunite to stop a devastating attack on Earth's Last City in the new sequel to a massive, role-playing, first-person shooting video game. Published September 20, 2017
‘The Mummy’ review (4K UHD)
Tom Cruise's attempt to bring a legendary monster back to cinematic glory earlier this year is now unwrapped for home theaters in the ultra high-definition format. Published September 14, 2017
Blu-ray review: ‘Star War Rebels: Complete Season Three’
Ezra Bridger and the crew of the starship Ghost return to wreak more havoc upon the Galactic Empire in the latest Blu-ray collection of episodes showcasing the popular Disney DX animated series. Published September 12, 2017
Blu-ray TV reviews: ‘Marvel’s Daredevil’ and ‘DC’s Legends of Tomorrow’
Two recently released Blu-ray sets -- "Marvel's Daredevil: The Complete Second Season" and "DC's Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Second Season" -- offer viewers popular episodic shows based on famed superheroes. Published September 7, 2017
