Joseph Szadkowski
Articles by Joseph Szadkowski
‘Jurassic World Dominion: Extended Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
The conclusion of the latest trilogy to Steven Spielberg's epic dinosaur franchise moves from a blockbuster theatrical release to the ultra-high definition disc format in "Jurassic World Dominion: Extended Edition." Published August 25, 2022
‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
Fans of the Beatles and the 4K disc format can now appreciate a look at the early days of the group when they also donned the roles of movie stars in Richard Lester's ground-breaking film "A Hard Day's Night." Published August 18, 2022
‘Heat: Ultimate Collector’s Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
Director Michael Mann's 1995 star-studded crime drama "Heat" debuts on the ultra-high definition disc format packed with extras. Published August 13, 2022
‘The Beatles: Get Back’ Blu-ray TV review
"The Beatles: Get Back," Peter Jackson's exhausting and soap-operatic homage to the hectic days of the Fab Four's creation of a legendary album, moves from Disney Plus to the high definition disc format. Published August 10, 2022
‘Jack and the Beanstalk: 70th Anniversary Limited Edition’ Blu-ray movie review
The classic comedy duo Abbott and Costello's first foray into color cinema way back in 1952 returns to home theaters through a 4K restoration in "Jack and the Beanstalk: 70th Anniversary Limited Edition." Published August 2, 2022
4K Ultra HD movie reviews: ‘God Told Me To’ and ‘The Lost City’
Here's a look at a pair of films -- "God Told Me To" and "The Lost City" -- new to the ultra-high definition disc format. Published July 28, 2022
‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: Cinematic Universe Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
Marvel Comics' Sorcerer Supreme takes viewers on a fractured, dimensional roller-coaster ride in his latest blockbuster adventure, "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," now floating to the 4K disc format. Published July 26, 2022
‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
What may be the final part of the franchise that introduced movie audiences to quirky magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives on the 4K disc format in "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore." Published July 17, 2022
‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
Writer/directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert's genre-mixing, action-packed, dark sci-fi comedy "Everything Everywhere All At Once," that is as existential as it is wildly entertaining, comes to the 4K disc home entertainment universe. Published July 8, 2022
‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
Quirky pop culture legend Nicolas Cage showcases the living bombastic embodiment of his fictionalized self in the action-comedy "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" now available in the ultra-high definition format. Published July 6, 2022
‘Morbius’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
Marvel Comics' famed Living Vampire debuted in theaters early this year, and now his adventure glides to the ultra-high definition disc format. Published June 25, 2022
‘The Northman: Collector’s Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
"The Northman," a historical revenge drama directed by Robert Eggers of "The Witch" fame, moved to 4K disc and home theaters. Published June 24, 2022
Father’s Day TV Gift Guide: Blu-ray ideas for dads
"Vikings: The Complete Series," "Rick and Morty: The Complete Seasons 1 to 5," "The Boys: Seasons 1 and 2 Collection" and "Magnum P.I.: The Complete Series" are some last-minute TV gift ideas for dads. Published June 16, 2022
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2022: Best 4K Ultra HD movies
"Double Indemnity," "In the Heat of the Night," "For All Mankind," "1776: 50th Anniversary Director's Cut," "The Untouchables: 35th Anniversary Edition," "Lawrence of Arabia: 60th Anniversary Steelbook Edition," "The Godfather Trilogy," "Singin' in the Rain: 70th Anniversary Edition," "Raiders of the Lost Ark Limited Edition Steelbook" and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit: Ultimate Collector's Edition" are some last-minute movie gift ideas for dads. Published June 15, 2022
‘The Batman’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
Director Matt Reeves' noirish crime thriller "The Batman" continues to ascend the ranks of worldwide domination and saturation as it moves from theaters and HBO Max to now the ultra-high definition disc format. Published May 27, 2022
‘Wild Things: Limited Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
"Wild Things," director John McNaughton's 1998 erotic crime thriller, debuts on the ultra-high definition disc in a package loaded with extras and goodies. Published May 25, 2022
‘Paramount Presents: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
Director John Ford's last great Western debuts on ultra-high definition in "Paramount Presents: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance." Published May 15, 2022
Blu-ray and 4K movie reviews: ‘Dr. Phibes Double Feature’ and ‘Scream’
Here's a pair of reviews covering some classic horror films -- "The Abominable Dr. Phibes" and "Dr. Phibes Rises Again" -- and the resurrection of a slasher franchise "Scream." Published April 30, 2022
‘Moonfall’ 4K Ultra HD movie review
Director Roland Emmerich bloated sci-fi fueled disaster film "Moonfall" looks for an audience in the 4K disc format. Published April 29, 2022
‘The Girl Can’t Help It’ Blu-ray movie review
Looney Tunes directing maestro Frank Tashlin embraced the musical comedy genre back in 1956 with an influential, live-action rock and roll classic "The Girl Can't Help It," now available from Criterion in the Blu-ray format. Published April 22, 2022