Joseph Szadkowski
Articles by Joseph Szadkowski
‘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
‘Twister’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
Director Jan de Bont's 1997 action thriller "Twister" finally debuts in the 4K format. Published July 13, 2024
‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," the fifth film in the MonsterVerse franchise celebrating Japan's multistory Kaiju mythology, roars from theaters onto the ultra-high definition disc format. Published July 1, 2024
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2024: Best Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD movies
"The Departed: SteelBook Edition," "The Expendables: 4-Film Collection," "Chinatown: 50th Anniversary Edition," "The Shootist: Limited Edition," "Blue Velvet," "The Crow: 30th Anniversary SteelBook Edition," "Red: 2 Film Collection, SteelBook Edition," "Ocean's Trilogy," "Glory: SteelBook Edition" and "Saw: 10-Film Collection, 25th Anniversary Edition" are some last-minute movie gift ideas for Father's Day. Published June 11, 2024
‘The Lair of the White Worm: SteelBook Edition’ Blu-ray movie review
"The Lair of the White Worm," director Ken Russell's 1988 bizarre horror comedy, returns to the high-definition format now entombed in metal. Published May 31, 2024
‘Dune: Part Two’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
"Dune: Part Two," director Denis Villeneuve's conclusion of his cinematic adaptation of Frank Herbert's influential science-fiction novel, is now available in the ultra-high definition format Published May 23, 2024
‘Obi-Wan Kenobi: The Complete First Season’ 4K Ultra HD review
"Obi-Wan Kenobi: The Complete First Season," the Disney Plus limited, six-episode series about a famed Jedi Master that was exiled to Tatooine, debuts in a two-disc ultra-high definition set in SteelBook packaging. Published May 17, 2024
Wilson sisters’ Heart tour beats strong with fan favorites
The Seattle sisters that helped define arena rock with their band Heart stopped by Baltimore's CFG Bank Arena Monday night to receive a heavy dose of fan love in support of their extensive Royal Flush tour. Published May 15, 2024
‘Moon Knight: The Complete First Season, Collector’s Edition’ 4K Ultra HD review
"Moon Knight: The Complete First Season," a six-episode Disney Plus series, arrives in an ultra-high definition disc format packaged in a metallic case to present a very adapted origin story about a museum gift shop employee afflicted with dissociative identity disorder. Published May 9, 2024
4K and Blu-ray movie reviews: ‘Mean Girls’ and ‘Fletch’
Here's a look at a pair of vintage comedies -- "Mean Girls: 20th Anniversary Limited Edition" and "Fletch: Special Edition" -- returning to home entertainment screens. Published May 2, 2024