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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

Blu-ray review: ‘Slither: Collector’s Edition’

"Guardians of the Galaxy" director James Gunn's 2006 homage to 1980s horror films debuts on Blu-ray for American fans looking for a laugh and a gooey scare.

August 24, 2017

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: Cinematic Universe Edition’ review (4K UHD)

Marvel's famed cosmic superhero team's blockbuster return to theaters earlier this year arrives on 4K Ultra HD to satisfy fans looking to absorb the film's rich pop culture history.

August 22, 2017

Zadzooks: ‘Sudden Strike 4’ review

Gamers get to revisit key battles in World War II in this exhausting, and sometimes frustrating, real-time strategy challenge.

August 18, 2017

‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’ review (4K UHD)

Director Guy Ritchie's unnecessary reimagining of the origins of King Uther Pendragon's favorite son limps from its recent, disappointing debut in theaters to the ultra high-definition format.

August 15, 2017

CONCERT REVIEW: Blondie and Garbage bring ‘Rage and Rapture’ to Wolf Trap

Fueled by female singing power, Blondie, Garbage and Deap Vally each made the "Rage and Rapture" tour stop at Wolf Trap's Filene Center a rousing evening for fans.

August 6, 2017

‘The Boss Baby: Special Edition’ review (4K UHD)

Actor Alec Baldwin finds a role befitting his temperament as the voice of an overbearing toddler in an animated blockbuster now available on the ultra high-definition format.

August 3, 2017

CONCERT REVIEW: Queen and Adam Lambert hold court at Verizon Center

The world's greatest Queen tribute band stopped by the Verizon Center earlier this week to remember a legendary lead singer and give enthusiastic fans a two-hour saturation of its classic rock anthems.

August 2, 2017

Resident Evil: Vendetta review (4K UHD)

Fans of arguably the most popular survival horror video game in the history of the medium can appreciate the ultra high-definition exploits of Chris Redfield and his BSAA team as they battle the living dead in a new animated adventure.

July 25, 2017

‘Kong: Skull Island’ review (4K Ultra HD)

The Eighth Wonder of the World returned to theaters earlier this year and now roars into ultra high-definition home theaters to thrill big monster fans.

July 21, 2017

‘The Fifth Element: 20th Anniversary Edition’ review (4K Ultra HD)

Director Luc Besson's satisfying, pop-infused, science-fiction epic from 1997 makes its debut on ultra high-definition to delight a new generation of fans.

July 18, 2017

The Fate of the Furious review (4K UHD)

A machismo-fueled blockbuster topping $1 billion at the box office speeds onto the ultra high-definition format in director F. Gary Gray's latest sequel to "The Fast and the Furious" film franchise.

July 13, 2017

Zadzooks: Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow review (iOS)

A legendary animated science-fiction universe returns via a complex mobile game to delight patient, hard-core fans.

July 7, 2017

Blu-ray horror reviews: ‘A Cure for Wellness’ and ‘Get Out’

Here's a look at a pair of intense horror films -- "A Cure for Wellness" and "Get Out" -- recently released to Blu-ray.

July 5, 2017

‘Power Rangers’ review (4k UHD)

Director Dean Israelite's colorful take on a 25-year-old, pop culture franchise arrives on ultra high-definition to capture a new generation of fans.

June 30, 2017

Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In: The Complete Series review

Just watching a young Goldie Hawn giggle or listening to Tiny Tim crooning is worth the price of admission for this DVD set offering the complete run of George Schlatter's classic television comedy show also starring Lily Tomlin, Artie Johnson and Ruth Buzzi.

June 28, 2017