Joseph Szadkowski
Articles by Joseph Szadkowski
Best Horror Attractions 2015: Universal Orlando’s ‘Halloween Horror Nights 25’
Universal Orlando's latest "Halloween Horror Nights" features nine haunted mazes, five "Scare Zones" and a pair of live shows all themed to the absurd and grotesque. Published October 21, 2015
‘Halloween Horror Nights’ maestro Mike Aiello brings nightmares to life
Universal Orlando's creative director discusses killing sharks, building werewolves, Michael Myers and the importance of fishing line. Published October 20, 2015
Blu-ray review: San Andreas
While California breaks apart, a rescue chopper pilot attempts to reassemble his estranged family in director Brad Peyton disaster epic now available on home theaters. Published October 14, 2015
Blu-ray review: Aladdin: Diamond Edition
Disney's animated classic starring a wise-cracking genie gets a digital upgrade and triumphantly returns to home theater screens. Published October 9, 2015
Hot horror attractions 2015: ‘Scream City’ (Washington, D.C.)
Looking for a reason to scream in D.C.? Stop by the Exorcism Estate. Published October 8, 2015
Blu-ray review: Avengers: Age of Ultron
After a triumphant run in movie theaters, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and the gang move to Blu-ray as they find themselves battling a nearly unstoppable cybernetic organism. Published October 7, 2015
Blu-ray review: ‘Insidious: Chapter 3’
A prequel from a popular paranormal film franchise makes it to home theaters to allow viewers a creepy look at medium Elise Rainier battling evil, years prior to helping the Lambert family's infestation. Published October 6, 2015
Blu-ray review: ‘Spy’
Melissa McCarthy's wild ride as super agent arrives to home theaters packed with laughs. Published October 5, 2015
Best horror attractions 2015: ‘Field of Screams’ (Mountville, Pennsylvania)
Gene and Jim Schopf's Field of Screams returns for the 23th season to scare the pants off of Halloween thrill-seekers with their latest collection of macabre interactions. Published October 2, 2015
Blu-ray review: The Flash: The Complete First Season
Binge watchers can now appreciate DC Comics' famed speedster starring in one the coolest super-hero themed television shows of last year. Published September 28, 2015
Blu-ray reviews: Jumanji: 20th Anniversary Edition and Zathura: 10th Anniversary Edition
Families get a double dose of dangerous board game themed, high definition movies adapted from Chris Van Allsburg's illustrated storybooks. Published September 23, 2015
Blu-ray review: Love & Mercy
A critically acclaimed movie about the emotional trials and musical odyssey of The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson arrives to home theaters. Published September 22, 2015
ZADZOOKS: Madden NFL 16 review
Although this year's versions of an incomparable football video game still offers enough features to warrant a look, the importance of the play experience has now totally changed for this parent. Published September 19, 2015
ZADZOOKS: Mad Max review (Xbox One)
A thrilling, third-person adventure gives gamers the chance to control director George Miller's legendary road warrior in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Published September 18, 2015
Blu-ray review: Gotham: The Complete First Season
Home theater owners can now binge-watch the origins of Batman and his villains transformed into an episodic crime drama. Published September 17, 2015
Blu-ray review: Furious 7: Extended Edition
The latest sequel to the "Fast and Furious" franchise shifts from its mega-successful theatrical run to home theater screens in a high-speed, testosterone-fueled adventure. Published September 16, 2015
Blu-ray review: Cinderella
Home theater viewers can now appreciate a charming, live-action adaptation of a classic Disney cartoon starring Lily James as the girl filled with courage and kindness. Published September 14, 2015
Blu-ray review: The Age of Adaline
A 29-year-old woman who never ages found love a heartbreaking experience in director Lee Toland Krieger's well-received romantic fantasy released earlier this year. Published September 10, 2015
Blu-ray review: ‘Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season One’
George Lucas' famed fantasy universe comes to animated life through an excellent Disney XD series starring the motley crew of the space freighter Ghost. Published September 8, 2015
Blu-ray review: Texas Rising
The Lone Star state's settlers struggle for independence against Mexico in the History channel's cliche-riddled mini-series. Published September 6, 2015
