Joseph Szadkowski

A graduate of Northwestern University with a degree in communications, Joseph Szadkowski has written about popular culture for The Washington Times for the past 30 years. He covers video games, comic books, new media and technology.

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Articles by Joseph Szadkowski

Blu-ray review: ‘The Angry Birds Movie’; extras keep children engaged

The big-screen, animated epic based on the wildly popular bird-launching mobile game makes its debut on Blu-ray to delight the younger home theater aficionados in the family. Published August 17, 2016

Zadzooks: Batman: The Telltale Series - Realm of Shadows review

The Dark Knight uses his alter ego to preserve the Wayne family's legacy in a new, episodic, click-and-play adventure from the developers of "The Walking Dead: Michonne" game series. Published August 12, 2016

Blu-ray reviews: ‘Blacklist,’ ‘The Knick’ and ‘Blindspot’

A binge-watching bonanza for home theater owners features "Blacklist: The Complete Third Season," "The Knick: The Complete Second Season" and "Blindspot: The Complete First Season." Published August 11, 2016

Blu-ray review: ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’

One of the most celebrated comic books in the history of the medium comes to mediocre, animated life in an R-rated cartoon starring Batgirl, the Dark Knight and Joker. Published August 10, 2016

Blu-ray review: ‘The Return of the Living Dead: Collector’s Edition’

Fans of creator Dan O'Bannon's classic zombie-themed, dark comedy get a fantastic treat with a new home theater release overloaded with extras. Published August 5, 2016

Blu-ray review: ‘Miles Ahead’

Don Cheadle's eight-year-in-the-making odyssey to cinematically honor Miles Davis glides to home theaters to entice the jazz maestro's eclectic fan base. Published July 31, 2016

Blu-ray review: ‘Green Room’

Jeremy Saulnier's horror thriller debuts on Blu-ray and plays out a nightmare scenario for a punk band stuck in the Pacific Northwest. Published July 29, 2016

Blu-ray review: ‘The Boss’ - Comedy clunker rescued by the extras

Melissa McCarthy's latest comedy hits home theaters short on laughs but loaded with bonus content. Published July 28, 2016

Blu-ray review: ‘Hardcore Henry’

Director Ilya Naishuller's brutal, first-person odyssey of a determined cyborg now dazzles home theater audiences with its dizzying perspective. Published July 27, 2016

Blu-ray review: Elvis & Nixon

Director Liza Johnson's cinematic take on the visit of a pop-culture king to the White House makes for great home theater viewing for lovers of bizarre historical comedies. Published July 22, 2016

Blu-ray review: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Ultimate Edition

Zack Snyder's historic debut of Batman and Superman on the big screen makes much more sense now thanks to a new home theater release offering an extended cut of the movie and plenty of extras. Published July 21, 2016

Zadzooks: Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens review

Director J.J. Abrams' cinematic continuation of the famed Skywalker saga offers perfect fodder for the witty, digital craftsmen at TT Games to immerse up to a pair of players, co-operatively into a virtual Lego galaxy far, far away. Published July 20, 2016