Joseph Szadkowski
Articles by Joseph Szadkowski
Blu-ray review: ‘Supergirl: The Complete Second Season’
The Man of Steel's favorite cousin Kara Zor-El flew from CBS to the CW cable network to offer another episodic collection of super-powered adventures that are now available on the Blu-ray format. Published September 6, 2017
Zadzooks: ‘Uncharted: The Lost Legacy’ review (PS4)
A treasure hunter and mercenary team up to take gamers on an adventure in India that Nathan Drake would appreciate in Naughty Dog's latest third-person masterpiece. Published August 31, 2017
‘Power Rangers’ review (4K UHD)
A 24-year-old, pop culture franchise got another cinematic reboot this year that tanked at the box office but looks to capture a loyal audience through the ultra high-definition release of Power Rangers (Lionsgate Home Entertainment, rated PG-13, 117 minutes, 2.39:1 aspect ratio, $34.98). Published August 30, 2017
‘Alien: Covenant’ review (4K UHD)
Director Ridley Scott returned to his sci-fi survival horror roots earlier this year with a blockbuster that now jump-scares over to the ultra high-definition format. Published August 29, 2017
Blu-ray review: ‘Slither: Collector’s Edition’
"Guardians of the Galaxy" director James Gunn's 2006 homage to 1980s horror films debuts on Blu-ray for American fans looking for a laugh and a gooey scare. Published August 24, 2017
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: Cinematic Universe Edition’ review (4K UHD)
Marvel's famed cosmic superhero team's blockbuster return to theaters earlier this year arrives on 4K Ultra HD to satisfy fans looking to absorb the film's rich pop culture history. Published August 22, 2017
Zadzooks: ‘Sudden Strike 4’ review
Gamers get to revisit key battles in World War II in this exhausting, and sometimes frustrating, real-time strategy challenge. Published August 18, 2017
‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’ review (4K UHD)
Director Guy Ritchie's unnecessary reimagining of the origins of King Uther Pendragon's favorite son limps from its recent, disappointing debut in theaters to the ultra high-definition format. Published August 15, 2017
CONCERT REVIEW: Blondie and Garbage bring ‘Rage and Rapture’ to Wolf Trap
Fueled by female singing power, Blondie, Garbage and Deap Vally each made the "Rage and Rapture" tour stop at Wolf Trap's Filene Center a rousing evening for fans. Published August 6, 2017
‘The Boss Baby: Special Edition’ review (4K UHD)
Actor Alec Baldwin finds a role befitting his temperament as the voice of an overbearing toddler in an animated blockbuster now available on the ultra high-definition format. Published August 3, 2017
CONCERT REVIEW: Queen and Adam Lambert hold court at Verizon Center
The world's greatest Queen tribute band stopped by the Verizon Center earlier this week to remember a legendary lead singer and give enthusiastic fans a two-hour saturation of its classic rock anthems. Published August 2, 2017
Resident Evil: Vendetta review (4K UHD)
Fans of arguably the most popular survival horror video game in the history of the medium can appreciate the ultra high-definition exploits of Chris Redfield and his BSAA team as they battle the living dead in a new animated adventure. Published July 25, 2017
‘Kong: Skull Island’ review (4K Ultra HD)
The Eighth Wonder of the World returned to theaters earlier this year and now roars into ultra high-definition home theaters to thrill big monster fans. Published July 21, 2017
‘The Fifth Element: 20th Anniversary Edition’ review (4K Ultra HD)
Director Luc Besson's satisfying, pop-infused, science-fiction epic from 1997 makes its debut on ultra high-definition to delight a new generation of fans. Published July 18, 2017
The Fate of the Furious review (4K UHD)
A machismo-fueled blockbuster topping $1 billion at the box office speeds onto the ultra high-definition format in director F. Gary Gray's latest sequel to "The Fast and the Furious" film franchise. Published July 13, 2017
Zadzooks: Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow review (iOS)
A legendary animated science-fiction universe returns via a complex mobile game to delight patient, hard-core fans. Published July 7, 2017
Blu-ray horror reviews: ‘A Cure for Wellness’ and ‘Get Out’
Here's a look at a pair of intense horror films -- "A Cure for Wellness" and "Get Out" -- recently released to Blu-ray. Published July 5, 2017
‘Power Rangers’ review (4k UHD)
Director Dean Israelite's colorful take on a 25-year-old, pop culture franchise arrives on ultra high-definition to capture a new generation of fans. Published June 30, 2017
Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In: The Complete Series review
Just watching a young Goldie Hawn giggle or listening to Tiny Tim crooning is worth the price of admission for this DVD set offering the complete run of George Schlatter's classic television comedy show also starring Lily Tomlin, Artie Johnson and Ruth Buzzi. Published June 28, 2017
4K UHD reviews: ‘Life’ and ‘Snitch’
A pair of recently released movies on the ultra high-definition format -- "Life" and "Snitch" -- highlights unstoppable entities, one human and one extraterrestrial, looking to survive. Published June 27, 2017