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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

‘Wonder’ review (4K UHD)

Director Stephen Chbosky adaptation of R.J. Palacio acclaimed children's novel tugged at the heart strings of moviegoers last year and will now cause comparable reactions for home entertainment viewers in its ultra-high definition debut.

February 20, 2018

DVD TV reviews: ‘Duckman: The Complete Series’ and ‘Martin & Lewis Gift Set’

Here's a look at a few classic television series -- "Duckman: The Complete Series" and "Martin & Lewis Gift Set" -- now available in the DVD format.

February 17, 2018

Blu-ray reviews: ‘The Deuce: The Complete First Season’ and ‘Homeland: The Complete Sixth Season’

Here's a look at a few adult-themed, cable-television series -- "The Deuce: The Complete First Season" and "Homeland: The Complete Sixth Season" -- now available in the Blu-ray format.

February 15, 2018

Blu-ray reviews: ‘Hellraiser: Judgment’ and ‘Hellraiser: Limited Edition Steelbook’

Pinhead and his gruesome Cenobites are back in a pair of movies -- "Hellraiser: Judgment" and "Hellraiser" -- recently released to Blu-ray.

February 13, 2018

Blu-ray reviews: ‘Professor Marston and the Wonder Women’ & ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’

A pair of recent high definition releases -- "Professor Marston and the Wonder Women" and "Goodbye Christopher Robin" -- spotlight the challenging lives of the creators of two classic pop culture characters.

February 8, 2018

‘Batman: Gotham by Gaslight’ review (4K UHD)

The Caped Crusader takes on Jack the Ripper in a mature-rated, animated murder mystery loosely adapted from a sequential-art masterpiece, now available in ultra high-definition.

February 6, 2018

Playmobil’s Playmogram 3D ‘Ghostbusters II’ toy review

Playmobil's collection of "Ghostbusters II" figures feature Raymond Stantz, Egon Spengler, Peter Venkman and Winston Zeddemore with a high-tech, ghost-trapping twist.

February 3, 2018

‘Jigsaw’ review (4K UHD)

A famed serial killer from a popular splatter horror-movie franchise makes his debut in ultra-high definition to torment another group of flawed humans.

February 1, 2018

‘Shadow of the Colossus’ review: A monumental masterpiece returns

A groundbreaking interactive adventure from years past gets rebuilt from the ground up to allow new gamers the chance to control the Wander on his quest to take down some multistory behemoths in the Forbidden Lands.

January 31, 2018

‘Groundhog Day: 25th Anniversary Edition’ review (4K UHD)

Bill Murray and Harold Ramis' fantastic fantasy comedy returns to home entertainment screens with a new ultra high-definition remaster sure to delight its faithful fan base.

January 25, 2018

4K UHD reviews: ‘Cloverfield’ and ‘Mother!’

A pair of films -- "Cloverfield" and "Mother!" -- recently released in the ultra-high definition format offer two perspectives of very different types of horror.

January 23, 2018

‘It’ review (4K UHD)

Director Andy Muschietti's creepy coming-of-age blockbuster based on Stephen King's acclaimed novel moves from cinemas to ultra-high definition home theaters to make the case that clowns are truly the creepiest creatures alive.

January 18, 2018

‘Blade Runner 2049’ review (4K UHD)

Director Denis ("Arrival") Villeneuve's cerebral sequel to Ridley Scott's 1982 sci-fi cinematic masterpiece arrives in ultra-high definition ready to astound and confound fans.

January 17, 2018

‘Christopher Nolan Collection’ review (4K UHD)

Home entertainment lovers smitten by the ultra-high definition format will truly appreciate watching a selection of seven movies -- "Batman Begins," "The Dark Knight," "The Dark Knight Rises," "Interstellar," "Inception" and "The Prestige" -- by one of the masters of modern-day cinema.

January 10, 2018