Joseph Szadkowski
Articles by Joseph Szadkowski
Blu-ray review: ‘The 5th Wave’
The latest alien invasion of Earth film moves to home theaters highlighting director J Blakeson's attempt to adapt the first book of author Rick Yancey's young adult, science fiction trilogy. Published May 5, 2016
Blu-ray review: ‘Top Gun: 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook’
Director Tony Scott's rocking homage to a group of Navy pilots challenging each other in an elite fighter weapons school starred Tom Cruise as Lt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell and Val Kilmer as his respected rival Lt. Tom "Iceman" Kazanski. Published May 4, 2016
Zadzooks: ‘Ratchet and Clank’ review, a galaxy’s worth of fun
A legendary furry hero and his mechanical pal debut on Sony's latest entertainment console in an addictive third-person shooter loaded with colorful characters and explosive action. Published April 20, 2016
Blu-ray review: ‘The Revenant,’ a visually rich chronicle of survival
Director Alejandro G. Inarritu's triple Academy Award-winning testament to one man's extreme and visceral quest for revenge gives home theater viewers a potent look at the wild American frontier. Published April 19, 2016
Universal fun for the family as theme parks conjure high-tech movie magic
Parents with a pack of tweens and teens will find a pop-culture cornucopia of fun this summer in the current iteration of Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure, both featuring the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Published April 16, 2016
Blu-ray review: ‘Justice League vs Teen Titans: Limited Edition Gift Set’
Legendary superhero teams learn to work together while trying to save Earth from a world-consuming demon in DC Entertainment's latest addition to its ever-accumulating collection of direct-to-disc releases. Published April 15, 2016
Blu-ray review: Jackie Robinson
Documentarian Ken Burns and a team of filmmakers offer home theater owners a more comprehensive look at one of Major League Baseball's formidable legends. Published April 13, 2016
Zadzooks: Interview - Codemasters’ Paul Coleman on designing ‘Dirt Rally’
Paul Coleman took time between races to talk about the genesis of "Dirt Rally," the future of virtual reality and why he loves Greece. Published April 6, 2016
Blu-ray review: ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
Director J.J. Abrams' triumphant continuation of George Lucas' cinematic Skywalker saga arrives on Blu-ray to take audiences back to a galaxy far, far away in the confines of their multimedia entertainment room. Published April 5, 2016
Blu-ray review: ‘The Hateful Eight’
Director Quentin Tarantino's Academy Award-winning murder mystery set in post Civil War America challenges home theater screens with its Ultra Panavision 70 homage. Published April 4, 2016
Zadzooks: Tom Clancy’s The Division review
A biological weapon infects the citizens of New York City and only one covert government organization can save the Big Apple from devolving into a state of anarchy in an addictive third person shooter. Published March 26, 2016
Best TV on Blu-ray: ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Fargo’ and ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ reviews
Top picks from recent home theater releases for TV include "Game of Thrones: The Complete Fifth Season," "Fargo: Tear Two" and " Fear the Walking Dead: The Complete First Season Special Edition." Published March 23, 2016
Blu-ray review: ‘Sisters: Unrated’
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's raunchy coming-of-old-age comedy from last year delivers the improv laughs in a special cut for home theater viewers. Published March 18, 2016
Blu-ray reviews: ‘Victor Frankenstein’ and ‘Room’
Recent home theater releases include "Victor Frankenstein" and "Room." Published March 17, 2016
Blu-ray review: ‘The Peanuts Movie’
Charles Schulz beloved band of eccentric children finally got the big-screen treatment they deserved in a dazzling computer-animated film and an extras packed home theater release. Published March 16, 2016
Blu-ray review: ‘The Night Before,’ high-def, holiday hilarity
Director Jonathan Levine's raunchy, drug-infused, holiday buddy comedy arrives on Blu-ray just in time to celebrate Christmas in March. Published March 9, 2016
Blu-ray review: ‘In the Heart of the Sea,’ a whale of an adventure
Director Ron Howard gave movie lovers the real story behind Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" in a cinematic epic now available for home theater owners. Published March 8, 2016
Zadzooks: ‘Far Cry Primal’ review — Conquer the Stone Age one cave lion at a time
A player attempts to survive in 10,000 B.C. with a little help from some beastly friends in a brutal and exotic first-person adventure. Published March 5, 2016
Blu-ray review: ‘The Big Short’ - Extras and film explain a near financial collapse
Director Adam McKay's quirky and frenetic film makes its Blu-ray debut on March 15 and allows viewers to watch the high-dollar hijinks in the comfort of their own mortgaged home. Published March 3, 2016
Blu-ray review: ‘Spotlight’
The Academy Award-winning movie about a group of hard-nosed investigative reporters exposing shameful sexual abuse covered up at the Boston Archdiocese moves to home theaters. Published March 2, 2016
