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Joseph Szadkowski

Joseph Szadkowski

jszadkowski@washingtontimes.com

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.

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Austin Butler stars in "Elvis," now available in the 4K Ultra HD disk format from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

‘Elvis’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

Director Baz Luhrmann's stylish and energetic homage to the King of Rock and Roll moves to home entertainment players and gets an added jolt in the ultra-high definition disc format in "Elvis."

September 23, 2022
John Travolta and Nancy Allen star in "Blow Out," now available in the 4K Ultra HD format from Criterion.

‘Blow Out’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

Filmmaker Brian De Palma's 1981 noirish crime thriller gets a new visual life now in the 4K disc format in a release packed with extras in "Blow Out."

September 17, 2022
Tom Hanks appears as Union General George Meade in "1883: A Yellowstone Origin Story" now available in the Blu-ray disk format from Paramount Home Entertainment.

Blu-ray TV review: ‘1883: A Yellowstone Origin Story’

"1883: A Yellowstone Origin Story," a harsh prequel to the Paramount+ popular series "Yellowstone" about the famed Dutton rancher dynasty in Montana, arrives via a pair of Blu-ray discs offering the entire 10-episode, limited series.

September 7, 2022
John Lennon flirting with the dancers in "A Hard Day's Night," now available in the 4K Ultra HD disk format from Criterion.

‘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."

August 18, 2022
The Fab Four under the spotlight in the Disney Plus series "The Beatles: Get Back," now available in the Blu-ray disk format from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

‘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.

August 10, 2022
Marvel Comics' Living Vampire attacks on home theater screens in "Morbius," now available in the 4K disk format from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

‘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.

June 25, 2022
Ragnar Lothbrok in "Vikings: The Complete Series" illuminates some of the best Father's Day TV Blu-ray gift ideas for 2022 including "Rick and Morty: The Complete Seasons 1 to 5," "The Boys: Seasons 1 and 2 Collection" and "Magnum P.I.: The Complete Series.""

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.

June 16, 2022
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment's Lawrence of Arabia leads the way to some of the best Father's Day 4K movie gift ideas for 2022 that also include "Double Indemnity," "In the Heat of the Night," "For All Mankind," "The Godfather Trilogy," "The Untouchables: 35th Anniversary Edition," "Singin' in the Rain: 70th Anniversary Edition,” "1776: 50th Anniversary Director’s Cut,"  and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit: Ultimate Collector's Edition"

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.

June 15, 2022
The Batman, Catwoman and a Gotham City sunset in "The Batman," now available in the 4K Ultra HD disk format from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

‘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.

May 27, 2022