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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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DSS agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and mercenary Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) in "Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw," now available on 4K Ultra HD from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

‘Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw’ 4K Ultra HD review

The latest adventure from the premier car chase turned super duper agent movie franchise drives its blockbusting butt to ultra-high definition.

November 12, 2019

"Scooby-Doo, Where are You!: The Complete Series Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Mystery Mansion," "Doom Patrol: The Complete First Season," "Stephen King's The Stand," "The Haunting of Hill House: Extended Director's Cut" and "American Horror Story: Apocalypse."

Best Blu-ray and DVD Halloween TV: ‘Scooby-Doo, Where are You!,’ ‘Doom Patrol,’ ‘The Stand’

Just in time for Halloween, reviews of "Scooby-Doo, Where are You!: The Complete Series Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Mystery Mansion," "Doom Patrol: The Complete First Season," "Stephen King's The Stand," "The Haunting of Hill House: Extended Director's Cut" and "American Horror Story: Apocalypse."

October 29, 2019

Just in time for Halloween, The Shining," "The Omen Collection: Deluxe Edition," "An American Werewolf in London: Limited Edition," "Pan's Labyrinth," "Gremlins," "Stand by Me," "Zombieland: 10th Anniversary Edition," "Man of a Thousand Faces," "John Carpenter's Vampires: Collector’s Edition" and "The Addams Family / Addams Family Values"

Best Blu-ray & 4K UHD horror movies: ‘The Shining,’ ‘The Omen,’ ‘Zombieland’ and ‘Gremlins’

Just in time for Halloween, reviews of " The Shining," "The Omen Collection: Deluxe Edition," "An American Werewolf in London: Limited Edition," "Pan's Labyrinth," "Gremlins," "Stand by Me," "Zombieland: 10th Anniversary Edition," "Man of a Thousand Faces," "John Carpenter's Vampires: Collector's Edition" and "The Addams Family / Addams Family Values"

October 24, 2019

Members of the Queen Majesty's court greet visitors to Kings Dominion's Halloween Haunt. (Photograph by Jacquie Kubin / Special to The Washington Times)

Best horror attractions 2019: ‘Halloween Haunt’ (Kings Dominion, Doswell, Virginia)

Theme park fans looking for the perfect mix of thrills and chills will find plenty to appreciate at this year's "Halloween Haunt" at Kings Dominion.

October 17, 2019

The doll Gabby Gabby co-stars in "Toy Story 4: Ultimate Collector's Edition," now available on 4K Ultra HD from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

‘Toy Story 4’ 4k Ultra HD review

Buzz, Woody and the gang offered another lesson in friendship, self-sacrifice and teamwork in their latest animated blockbuster that now shines in the 4K format.

October 10, 2019

Two terrifying dolls — Chucky and Annabelle — return to high definition home entertainment screens in "Child's Play" and "Annabelle Comes Home."

Blu-ray reviews: ‘Annabelle Comes Home’ & ‘Child’s Play’

Here's a look at a pair of horror films on Blu-ray -- "Annabelle Comes Home" & "Child's Play" -- featuring a pair of terrifying dolls.

October 8, 2019

Spidey teams up with Mysterio in "Spider-Man: Far From Home," now available on 4K Ultra HD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ 4K Ultra HD review

Everyone's favorite web slinger struck gold at the box office again in his latest cinematic adventure earlier this year that now swings over to ultra-high definition home theater screens.

October 1, 2019

Ghouls greet guests at 'Field of Screams' in Mountville, Pennsylvania. (Photograph by Joseph Szadkowski / The Washington Times)

Best horror attractions 2019: ‘Field of Screams’ (Mountville, Pennsylvania)

"It's the thrill of it all," says Jim Schopf, co-owner of "Field of Screams," when asked why he and his brother Gene continue to scare visitors during the event's 27th Halloween season.

September 28, 2019

Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique in "X-Men: Dark Phoenix: Ultimate Collector's Edition," now available on 4K Ultra HD from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.

‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ 4K Ultra HD review

Skewered by critics and shunned by fans, writer and first time director Simon Kinberg's cinematic adventure of Marvel Comics' famed mutants arrives on ultra-high definition home theaters in search of an appreciative audience.

September 24, 2019

Hasbro's Marvel Legends 80th Anniversary collection includes Wolverines first fight with the Incredible Hulk. (Photograph by Joseph Szadkowski / The Washington Times)

Zadzooks: 80 Years Marvel Legends: Wolverine vs. the Incredible Hulk review

Hasbro celebrates eight decades of Marvel Comics' publishing sequential art with its Marvel Legends 80th Anniversary collection of action figures featuring Wolverine's first encounter with the Incredible Hulk.

September 18, 2019

Halle Berry and one of her best friends from "John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum," now available on 4K Ultra HD from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

‘John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum’ 4K Ultra HD review

Keanu Reeves' "excommunicado" assassin was back in a blockbuster sequel that now rampages on the ultra-high definition format.

September 17, 2019

Sylvester Stallone stars in "Lock Up" and "Rambo." Both are now available on 4K Ultra HD from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

4K Ultra HD reviews: ‘Rambo’ and ‘Lock Up’

Here's a look at a pair of classic Sylvester Stallone movies -- 'Rambo' and 'Lock Up' -- debuting in ultra-high definition.

September 5, 2019

Millie Bobby Brown cowers in "Godzilla: King of the Monsters," now available on 4K Ultra HD from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ 4K Ultra HD review

The latest cinematic grudge match between legendary kaiju stomps over to the ultra-high definition format to impress Godzilla fans.

August 29, 2019

Sting at Wolf Trap's Filene Center in Vienna, VA. (Photograph courtesy Abe Landes / Wolf Trap)

CONCERT REVIEW: Sting reinvigorates his greatest hits at Wolf Trap

Sting, one of the most recognizable voices in rock and pop music, opened a packed, three-night stay at Wolf Trap National Park on Monday night with a hit parade covering his four-decade career.

August 28, 2019

Taron Egerton stars as Elton John in "Rocketman," now available on 4K Ultra HD from Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment.

‘Rocketman’ 4k Ultra HD review

Director Dexter Fletcher cinematic effort that turned the life of Elton John, one of the world's best-selling musical artists, into a musical fantasy debuts in ultra-high definition.

August 22, 2019

Photo by: KGC-138/STAR MAX/IPx 2019 6/26/19 The Stray Cats (Brian Setzer, Slim Jim and Lee Rocker) perform at the Eventim Apollo in London.

CONCERT REVIEW: Stray Cats’ rockabilly-fueled reunion stops by Wolf Trap

Guitarist Brian Setzer reunited with his Stray Cats' bandmates at Wolf Trap on Tuesday night and delivered a rockabilly beat down to a near-capacity crowd.

August 15, 2019

Thanos (Josh Brolin) leads his army into battle one last time in "Avengers: Endgame – Cinematic Universe Edition," now available on 4K Ultra HD from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

‘Avengers: Endgame - Cinematic Universe Edition’ 4K Ultra HD review

The highest-grossing movie in the history of cinema travels to home video realms to forever remind viewers how to create a mega-entertaining superhero film.

August 12, 2019

"The Curse of La Llorona" and "Pokémon: Detective Pikachu" are available on Blu-ray from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

Blu-ray reviews: ‘The Curse of La Llorona’ and ‘Pokemon: Detective Pikachu’

Here's a look at a pair of films -- "The Curse of La Llorona" and "Pokemon: Detective Pikachu" -- covering popular mythologies now available in the Blu-ray format.

August 9, 2019

Hasbro's Marvel Legends: Avengers' Professor Hulk Build-A-Figure include two head sculpts. (Photograph by Joseph Szadkowski / The Washington Times)

Zadzooks: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Build-A-Figure Professor Hulk review

Hasbro's second wave of Marvel Legends: 'Avengers: Endgame' action figures includes War Machine, Rescue, Shuri, Beta Ray Bill, Loki, Union Jack, Rock Python and a Professor Hulk "Build-A-Figure."

August 6, 2019

Co-star Denzel Washington as Pvt. Silas Trip in "Glory: 30th Anniversary Edition," now available on 4K Ultra HD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

‘Glory: 30th Anniversary Edition’ 4K Ultra HD review

Director Edward Zwick's Academy Award-winning Civil War docudrama debuts in sobering ultra-high definition.

July 30, 2019