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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

Zadzooks: ‘Scooby-Doo! Adventure in the Cemetery’ playset (Playmobil) review

German toymaker Playmobil dives deeper into a beloved animated universe with its latest collection of Scooby-Doo playsets.

August 27, 2020

Blu-ray TV reviews: ‘The Blacklist’ and ‘12 Monkeys’

Here's a look at a couple of episodic television series -- "12 Monkeys: The Complete Series " and "The Blacklist: The Complete Seventh Season" -- now on home entertainment formats for fans of thrillers.

August 19, 2020

DVD and Blu-ray TV reviews: ‘Deadwater Fell’ and ‘Castle Rock: The Complete Second Season’

Here's a look at a couple of episodic television series -- "Deadwater Fell" and "Castle Rock: The Complete Second Season" -- now on home entertainment formats for fans of psychological thrillers.

August 13, 2020

Blu-ray review: ‘Sixteen Candles: Special Edition’

A newly restored, extras-packed celebration of filmmaker John Hughes' directorial debut arrives for nostalgia fans in need of a dose of frenetic teen angst.

August 6, 2020

Blu-ray review: ‘Clueless: 25th Anniversary Steelbook Edition’

Director Amy ("Fast Times at Ridgemont High") Heckerling's 1995, coming-of-age teen comedy gets rereleased in the high definition format, on a disc packaged in a steelbook case no less.

August 5, 2020

‘Scoob!’ 4K Ultra HD review

The legendary Mystery Inc. gang debuts in the ultra-high definition format for home theaters audiences to enjoy their latest animated adventure.

July 28, 2020

DVD and Blu-ray TV reviews: ‘Evil’ and ‘James Cameron’s Story of Science Fiction’

Here's a look a couple of episodic television series -- 'Evil' and "James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction" -- now on home entertainment formats and built for fans of the supernatural and science fiction.

July 21, 2020

‘Bruce Lee: His Greatest Hits’ Blu-ray review

Criterion Collection's high definition celebration of the myth and magic of one of cinema's most famous martial artists offers a set of his most memorable movies including "The Big Boss," "The Way of the Dragon" and "Enter the Dragon."

July 17, 2020

‘Trolls World Tour: Dance Party Edition’ 4K Ultra HD review

A musical sequel starring animated creatures with permanent bad hair days took a pandemic hit at theaters but arrives on ultra-high definition to offer families an evening of singalongs and laughs.

July 7, 2020

Blu-ray movie reviews: ‘Pretty in Pink’ and ‘Flashdance’

Paramount Presents' latest releases offer a pair of classic 1980s films on the high definition format, "Pretty in Pink" and "Flashdance."

June 30, 2020

‘Lego DC: Shazam: Magic and Monsters’ Blu-ray movie review

The Lego-ized world of DC Comics welcomes the mighty Shazam and his alter ego, 10-year-old orphan Billy Batson to its fold in an origin tale that weaves an irresistible mix of familiar heroes and villains into an action-packed and humorous story about teamwork and trust.

June 23, 2020

Father’s Day Gift Guide: Best 4K UHD movies

"Gladiator," "Jaws: 45th Anniversary Edition," "The Deer Hunter: Collector's Edition," "A Quiet Place," "War of the Worlds: 15th Anniversary Edition" and "D-Day Normandy: 75th Anniversary Edition" are some last-minute movie gift ideas for dads.

June 18, 2020

Father’s Day TV Gift Guide: DVD & Blu-ray ideas for dads

"Gunsmoke: The Complete Series," "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: The Complete Series," "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: In Concert," "The Good Place: The Complete Series," "Criminal Minds: The Complete Series," "30 Rock: The Complete Series," "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: The Complete Series" and "Veep: The Complete Series" are some last-minute TV gift ideas for dads.

June 17, 2020