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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: ‘Warcraft’ - Orcs dominate high-def war

Home theater gamers familiar with Blizzard Entertainment's mega-popular, massive multiplayer online adventures can now appreciate the mythology's debut in a live-action movie.

September 28, 2016

Blu-ray review: Aliens: 30th Anniversary Edition

Director James Cameron's Academy Award-winning opus to the deadly Xenomorph species returns to home theater screens to annoy fans with its difficult extras.

September 22, 2016

Concert review: AC/DC and Axl Rose shook Verizon Center all night long

Music fans wondering what it would be like to stand in front of a running jet engine for over two hours found out Saturday night when AC/DC stopped by the Verizon Center.

September 19, 2016

Blu-ray review: The Conjuring 2

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren return to home theaters to give viewers a fright while solving the mystery of the "Enfield Poltergeist."

September 15, 2016

Blu-ray review: Captain America: Civil War

The Russo brothers live action ode to Marvel Comics' legendary characters arrives to home theater screens to allow for a fine wine appreciation of one of the best superhero movies ever made.

September 13, 2016

Blu-ray review: ‘Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two’

Padawan Ezra Bridger continues to develop his skills and flex his Jedi muscle to help fellow warriors conquer an Empire in a three disc set compiling 22 episodes of the Disney XD hit show.

September 9, 2016

Blu-ray reviews: ‘Money Monster,’ ‘All the Way’ and ‘Now You See Me 2’

Top picks from recent home theater releases include "Money Monster," "All the Way" and "Now You See Me 2."

September 8, 2016

Blu-ray review: ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’

This dark cinematic continuation of the Snow White mythology debuted on Blu-ray with an extended cut for home theater owners to hopefully fall in love with its rich picture quality and bevy of extras

September 4, 2016

Blu-ray review: The Commitments: 25th Anniversary Edition

Director Alan Parker's chronicle of the hardest-working soul band in Dublin debuts on Blu-ray to give home theater owners an urban musical odyssey.

September 1, 2016

Blu-ray review: ‘ The Jungle Book’ - Baloo and King Louie return in high definition

After a near $1 billion run in theaters, the remake of a classic Disney animated adventure starring Mowgli, Baloo and Shere Khan gets a spectacular home theater debut providing an exciting evening for animal movie lovers.

August 31, 2016

Zadzooks: No Man’s Sky review

Gamers looking to spend a lifetime investigating the stars now have a chance in this endless first-person journey.

August 30, 2016

Concert review: The Bangles back to the basics at Rams Head On Stage

The Bangles, one of the most successful girl bands in the history of pop rock, concluded a two-day stint at the intimate Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis by taking a sold-out crowd back to the group's early days.

August 27, 2016

Zadzooks: Rick Sanchez and Mr. Meeseeks’ Box O’ Fun reviews

The Pop Vault features a look at "Rick and Morty" stuff including Funko's Rick Sanchez and Cryptozoic Entertainment's Mr. Meeseeks' Box O' Fun game.

August 26, 2016

Blu-ray review: ‘Rick and Morty: Season 2’

Fans of Cartoon Network's popular Adult Swim animated sci-fi sitcom can prepare for its return later this year with a binge of the last 10 episodes.

August 23, 2016

Blu-ray review: Supergirl: The Complete First Season

Home theater owners can now appreciate 20 episodes of Supergirl's live-action television show that debuted last year to the adoration of critics and viewers.

August 18, 2016

Blu-ray review: ‘The Angry Birds Movie’; extras keep children engaged

The big-screen, animated epic based on the wildly popular bird-launching mobile game makes its debut on Blu-ray to delight the younger home theater aficionados in the family.

August 17, 2016

Zadzooks: Batman: The Telltale Series - Realm of Shadows review

The Dark Knight uses his alter ego to preserve the Wayne family's legacy in a new, episodic, click-and-play adventure from the developers of "The Walking Dead: Michonne" game series.

August 12, 2016

Blu-ray reviews: ‘Blacklist,’ ‘The Knick’ and ‘Blindspot’

A binge-watching bonanza for home theater owners features "Blacklist: The Complete Third Season," "The Knick: The Complete Second Season" and "Blindspot: The Complete First Season."

August 11, 2016

Blu-ray review: ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’

One of the most celebrated comic books in the history of the medium comes to mediocre, animated life in an R-rated cartoon starring Batgirl, the Dark Knight and Joker.

August 10, 2016