Joseph Szadkowski

‘Hogwarts Legacy’ video game review (Xbox Series S and PlayStation 5)

Hogwarts Legacy delivers the ultimate virtual Harry Potter experience.

March 13, 2023

‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish — Collector’s Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

The famed feline swashbuckler beloved in the Shrek animated universe made a blockbuster return to the big screen after a 11-year hiatus and now brings his intense, humorous adventure to 4K home theaters in "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish -- Collector's Edition."

March 11, 2023

‘The Remains of the Day’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

"The Remains of the Day," director James Ivory's 1993 British period drama, finally debuts on the ultra-high definition format.

March 3, 2023

Video game review: ‘Monster Hunter Rise’ (Xbox Series S)

Monster Hunter Rise, Capcom's latest sequel to its famed action-packed, role-playing franchise, finally moves to Xbox Series X/S and the PlayStation 5 to give new audiences a chance to battle creatures within a wondrous universe.

February 23, 2023

‘The Fabelmans’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

"The Fabelmans," director Steven Spielberg's homage to himself, dazzled critics in the fall of 2022 and now arrives to home theaters with the ultra-high definition disc release.

February 17, 2023

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — Cinematic Universe Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

After a mega-successful run in theaters, director Ryan Coogler's sequel to the Black Panther movie franchise debuts in the ultra-high definition disc format.

February 9, 2023

Blu-ray movie reviews: ‘Violent Night’ and ‘The Menu’

Here's a look at a couple of dark, R-rated satires -- "Violent Night" and "The Menu" -- available in the high-definition format.

February 3, 2023

4K Ultra HD movie reviews: ‘Mystery Men’ and ‘The Return of Swamp Thing’

Here's a look at a few cult-favorite films -- "Mystery Men" and "The Return of Swamp Thing" -- starring superpowered beings and now available in the ultra-high definition format.

January 29, 2023

‘The Adventures of Baron Munchausen’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

Famed Monty Python alum and filmmaker Terry Gilliam's 1988 lavish period fairy tale comes back to cinematic life through a welcomed ultra-high definition restoration.

January 20, 2023

4K Ultra HD horror movie reviews: ‘Smile’ and ‘Halloween Ends’

Here's a look at a pair of horror movies -- "Smile" and "Halloween Ends" -- available in the 4K ultra-high definition format starring two determined women looking to stop evil.

January 13, 2023

Marvel’s Midnight Suns review (Xbox Series S)

Fans of a famed comic book universe can now dive deep into the more supernatural and magical realms of its vast mythologies in a tactical role-playing game.

December 26, 2022

Gift Guide 2022 — Household tech

Here's a look at a trio of household stress relievers -- Uber Appliance's Air Fryer XL Deluxe, GoSun's Chillest Electric Cooler/Freezer and Sensate's Meditation Pod -- for frantic cooks in the family.

December 7, 2022

Blu-ray and 4K UHD gift ideas for movie fans

Gift ideas for movie watchers include "A Christmas Story," "Columbia Classics Collection: Volume 3," "Star Trek: The Original Six Movie Collection," "Pulp Fiction: Limited Edition Steelbook," "Starship Troopers: 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook," "The Sonny Chiba Collection," "Men in Black: 25th Anniversary Steelbook Edition," "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial -- 40th Anniversary Edition," "Wall*E," "True Romance: Limited Edition," "Paths of Glory," "Casablanca: 80th Anniversary Edition" and "Top Gun: Maverick -- Steelbook Edition."

December 4, 2022

Gift Guide 2022 — Best in gaming gadgets and games

A gift guide to some of the coolest gaming gadgets and games including Microsoft's Xbox Series S, BenQ's EW3880R monitor, EPOS' H3Pro Hybrid headphones, Vertagear's PL4800 gaming chair, Scuf's Reflex FPS controller, Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Xbox Game Studios' Pentiment, IllFonic's Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, and Warner Bros. Interactive's Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga -- Galactic Edition.

November 26, 2022

Blu-ray and DVD disk gift ideas for television show lovers

Gift ideas for television show watchers include "Yellowstone: The Dutton Legacy Collection," "Ed Sullivan's Rock & Roll Classics," "DC's Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Series," "Dexter: The Complete Series," "That '70s Show: The Complete Series," "Ray Donovan: The Complete Series," "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: The Complete Series," "SeaQuest DSV: The Complete Series" and "Aqua Teen Hunger Force: The Baffler Meal Complete Collection."

November 25, 2022

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

Navy pilot Capt. Pete Mitchell's latest adventure transfers to the ultra-high definition disc format and offers home theater audiences the chance to relive a riveting cinematic experience in "Top Gun: Maverick."

November 11, 2022

‘Nope: Collector’s Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

Jordan Peele, the current maestro of scares, delved into the sci-fi horror genre with his latest film, "Nope," that now moves to the home theater 4K disc realm.

November 3, 2022

Best Blu-ray & 4K UHD horror movies: ‘Fright Night,’ ‘Night of the Living Dead, ‘Poltergeist’ & more

Just in time for Halloween, reviews of "Fright Night: Limited Edition Steelbook," "Flatliners: Limited Edition," "Night of the Living Dead," "Event Horizon: 25th Anniversary Steelbook Edition," "Poltergeist," "Scream 2: 25th Anniversary Steelbook Edition," "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," "Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror Collection Vol. 2," "The Lost Boys: 35th Anniversary Edition," "The Halloween 4K Collection: 1995-2002" and "The Munsters: Collector's Edition."

October 26, 2022

Blu-ray TV review: ‘Star Trek: Picard — Season Two’

Arguably the greatest Starfleet captain in the history of the United Federation of Planets stars in another gripping adventure of galaxy-altering proportions in "Star Trek: Picard -- Season Two" now available in the Blu-ray format.

October 10, 2022

‘Thor: Love and Thunder - Cinematic Universe Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

One of the founding members of Marvel Comics' Avengers returned to theaters with blockbuster might and now visits the 4K disc realm with his latest movie, "Thor: Love and Thunder."

September 30, 2022