Joseph Szadkowski
Articles by Joseph Szadkowski
4K Ultra HD movie reviews: ‘Signs’ and ‘Cowboys and Aliens’
Here's a look at a pair of movies -- "Signs" and "Cowboys and Aliens" -- debuting on the ultra-high definition format featuring hostile extraterrestrials on Earth. Published November 7, 2024
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
Director Shawn Levy's ode to Marvel Comics' Homo superior species moves from its more than $1 billion box office theatrical release to ultra-high definition home entertainment rooms in "Deadpool and Wolverine: Cinematic Universe Edition." Published October 31, 2024
Best 4K UHD horror movies: ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,’ ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ and more
Just in time for Halloween, reviews of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: 50th Anniversary Chainsaw Edition," "Paramount Scares: Volume 2," "Hellraiser: Quartet of Torment Limited Edition," "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari," "A Quiet Place: Day One -- SteelBook Edition," "Friday the 13th: Limited Edition," "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," "A Nightmare on Elm Street," "Thanksgiving: SteelBook Edition" and "Addams Family Values." Published October 23, 2024
‘Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions’ soars with nostalgic gameplay
With cartoonish graphics, comfortable game controls and loads of nostalgia based on J.K. Rowlings' wizarding universe, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions delivers a fun, fast-paced challenge. Published October 13, 2024
‘Despicable Me 4: Collector’s Edition’ 4K Ultra HD review
The latest sequel to Illumination's blockbuster animated franchise now colorfully explodes on home theater screens through the 4K disc format in "Despicable Me 4: Collector's Edition." Published October 6, 2024
Schopfs’ ‘Field of Screams’ in Mountville, Pennsylvania, back for year 32 of extreme horrors
Brothers Gene and Jim Schopf have spent over three decades entertaining visitors at their "Field of Screams," a theme park in Mountville, Pennsylvania, with extreme scares and frightening fun. Published October 2, 2024
‘The Chronicles of Riddick: Limited Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
Filmmaker David Twohy continued the adventures of a galactic criminal bound for greatness back in 2004 with a sweeping, over-indulgent sci-fi fantasy film, "The Chronicles of Riddick: Limited Edition," which now debuts in the 4K disc format. Published September 28, 2024
Universal Orlando’s ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ 2024: Best haunted houses review and tips to visit
For more than three decades, Universal Orlando Resort's Halloween Horror Nights has consistently delivered a terrifying experience to its willing victims through the creation of over 200 haunted houses. Published September 25, 2024
‘The Ladykillers’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
One of the best dark comedies to come out of Britain in the history of cinema finally debuts in the 4K disc format for American audiences in "The Ladykillers." Published September 19, 2024
‘The Garfield Movie’ Blu-ray movie review
Cartoonist Jim Davis' curmudgeonly cat successfully returned to theaters early this year within an animated film that now debuts in high definition in "The Garfield Movie." Published September 14, 2024
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," director Wes Ball's 2024 stand-alone sequel to a rebooted trilogy of a famed simian-saturated sci-fi franchise, moves to the 4K disc format. Published September 7, 2024
‘Drive: SteelBook Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
Danish film director Nicolas Winding Refn's 2011 action drama "Drive" debuts to American audiences in the 4K disc format and is celebrated in a limited SteelBook edition. Published August 25, 2024
‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
The continuation of filmmaker George Miller's extended mythology of warrior Max Rockatansky's brutal universe underwhelmed audiences but looks for a resurgence with its 4K debut in "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." Published August 22, 2024
‘The Bikeriders’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
"The Bikeriders," director Jeff Nichols' period crime drama, roars from the cinemas to the 4K disc format to enchant home theater owners in love with midwestern motorcycle culture. Published August 17, 2024
John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ brings imaginary friends to life on 4K Ultra HD disc
Filmmaker John Krasinski's family dramedy, "IF," which answers the age-old question of whether imaginary friends exist, moves from theaters to ultra-high definition disc. Published August 15, 2024
‘Civil War’ and ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ 4K Ultra HD movie reviews
Here's a look at a pair of unusual war films from Lionsgate Home Entertainment -- "Civil War" and "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" -- now available in the ultra-high definition format. Published August 8, 2024
Blu-ray horror movie reviews: ‘Abigail: Collector’s Edition’ and ‘The First Omen’
Here's a look at a pair of entertaining horror films -- "Abigail" and "The First Omen" -- now available in the Blu-ray disc format. Published August 5, 2024
‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, 20th Anniversary Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
Director Adam McKay's 2004 comedy returns in the 4K format just in time to remind us of the shallow idiocy of news broadcasters and pundits in "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy." Published August 1, 2024
‘The Fall Guy: Extended Cut’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
Former stunt coordinator-turned-director David Leitch's extreme action-comedy from early this year, "The Fall Guy," looks for home entertainment redemption with a weightier version available in the ultra-high definition disc format. Published July 23, 2024
‘Macbeth: Special Edition’ Blu-ray movie review
Orson Welles' horror-tinged, loose adaptation of "Macbeth," one of Shakespeare's most enduring tragedies, returns to Blu-ray in a special edition. Published July 18, 2024