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Joseph Szadkowski

A graduate of Northwestern University with a degree in communications, Joseph Szadkowski has written about popular culture for The Washington Times for the past 30 years. He covers video games, comic books, new media and technology.

Articles by Joseph Szadkowski

Kings Dominion Halloween Haunt 2026 mixes ambitious live shows with familiar scares

Kings Dominion Halloween Haunt 2026 puts live entertainment center stage with Wake the Dead, Heads Will Roll, six haunted mazes and roaming scare zones.

October 1, 2026

‘Field of Screams’ marks 34 seasons of mastering the scare

After 34 seasons, "Field of Screams" keeps evolving with actor training, elaborate haunted attractions and new technology on its Pennsylvania farm.

September 23, 2026

‘Project Hail Mary’ gives 4K fans a beautiful mission worth watching

"Project Hail Mary" brings Andy Weir's novel to 4K with full-screen space scenes, emotional performances and detailed commentary from the directors.

September 14, 2026

‘Disclosure Day’ gives Spielberg fans a great-looking 4K UFO thriller

"Disclosure Day: Collector's Edition" brings Spielberg's adult alien conspiracy thriller to 4K with crisp visuals, practical action and a solid documentary.

September 11, 2026

Halloween Horror Nights 35 unleashes Ozzy Osbourne, Pinhead and killer clowns at Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 35 review explores Ozzy Osbourne, Stranger Things 5, Sinners, Hellraiser, killer clowns and tips for shorter lines.

September 9, 2026

Scorsese’s ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’ finds fresh life in Criterion’s 4K restoration

Criterion's 4K release of "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" celebrates Burstyn's performance, Scorsese's direction and rare bonus material.

August 26, 2026

‘Stranger Things: The Complete Series’ comes to 4K with monsters, 1980s memories and extras’ excess

"Stranger Things: The Complete Series -- Deluxe Edition" on 4K offers every episode, detailed packaging, physical collectibles and bonus discs for each season.

August 19, 2026

Racing legend Ricky Bobby takes a victory lap in 4K SteelBook glory

"Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" gets a 20th anniversary 4K SteelBook release with two cuts, colorful racing visuals, meandering extras and classic comedic chaos.

August 15, 2026

DC Heroes & Villains Fest 2026 takes over Six Flags Great Adventure

DC Heroes & Villains Fest returns to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey with Batman, Joker, Harley Quinn, live shows, rides and comic-book action.

August 14, 2026

‘Pressure’ and ‘Mortal Kombat II’ land on 4K: War-room thriller versus a bloody spectacle

4K Ultra HD reviews of "Pressure," starring Brendan Fraser as Eisenhower in the D-Day weather drama, and "Mortal Kombat II," the gorier fighting-game sequel with Karl Urban.

August 9, 2026

‘Hokum’ and ‘Obsession’ haunt home theaters with brutal 4K supernatural terror

"Hokum" and "Obsession" give horror fans chilling 4K presentations, folklore menace, psychotic love and solid behind-the-scenes extras.

August 1, 2026

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ gives home theater fans a gorgeous Nintendo ride

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Collector's Edition" dazzles on 4K with vivid animation, cosmic worlds, game callbacks and family-friendly adventure.

July 26, 2026

Charlton Heston’s ‘Soylent Green’ gets a grim and gorgeous 4K restoration

"Soylent Green: Limited Edition" gives home theater collectors a restored 4K scan, sharper atmosphere and valuable historical supplements.

July 17, 2026

‘Ready or Not 2’ and ‘They Will Kill You’ unleash wealthy satanists and bloody female revenge

"Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" and "They Will Kill You" bring female survivors, wealthy satanists, dark comedy and spectacular gore to home theater discs.

July 9, 2026

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ 4K movie review: Latest Pandora adventure a dazzling endurance test

"Avatar: Fire and Ash -- Ultimate Collector's Edition" arrives on 4K with stunning Pandora visuals, Dolby Atmos sound, James Cameron spectacle and a massive making-of documentary.

July 2, 2026

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight builds a joyful Gotham adventure

The new Lego Batman video game mixes stealth, gadgets, gliding, boss fights and brick-smashing humor in a polished Gotham City adventure.

June 29, 2026

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2026: Best 4K Ultra HD movies

"Steven Spielberg: The Spotlight Collection," "Jackie Chan's Breakout Hits!: Limited Edition," "Ben-Hur," "Monty Python's Life of Brian," "Alice in Wonderland: 75th Anniversary Edition," "Westworld: Limited Edition," "Hamilton: Collector's Edition" and "All the President's Men" are some last-minute movie gift ideas for Father's Day.

June 16, 2026

LISTEN: Here’s how F-35 ejection seats are made Matt Johnson joins Threat Status

LISTEN: The bureaucracy of war and disease Michael Pack joins Bold and Blunt

Climate Lawfare forum: A Court Watch event Alex Swoyer hosts