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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

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

Blu-ray review: ‘The Return of the Living Dead: Collector’s Edition’

Fans of creator Dan O'Bannon's classic zombie-themed, dark comedy get a fantastic treat with a new home theater release overloaded with extras.

August 5, 2016

Blu-ray review: ‘Miles Ahead’

Don Cheadle's eight-year-in-the-making odyssey to cinematically honor Miles Davis glides to home theaters to entice the jazz maestro's eclectic fan base.

July 31, 2016

Blu-ray review: ‘Green Room’

Jeremy Saulnier's horror thriller debuts on Blu-ray and plays out a nightmare scenario for a punk band stuck in the Pacific Northwest.

July 29, 2016

Blu-ray review: ‘The Boss’ - Comedy clunker rescued by the extras

Melissa McCarthy's latest comedy hits home theaters short on laughs but loaded with bonus content.

July 28, 2016

Blu-ray review: ‘Hardcore Henry’

Director Ilya Naishuller's brutal, first-person odyssey of a determined cyborg now dazzles home theater audiences with its dizzying perspective.

July 27, 2016

Blu-ray review: Elvis & Nixon

Director Liza Johnson's cinematic take on the visit of a pop-culture king to the White House makes for great home theater viewing for lovers of bizarre historical comedies.

July 22, 2016

Blu-ray review: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Ultimate Edition

Zack Snyder's historic debut of Batman and Superman on the big screen makes much more sense now thanks to a new home theater release offering an extended cut of the movie and plenty of extras.

July 21, 2016

Zadzooks: Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens review

Director J.J. Abrams' cinematic continuation of the famed Skywalker saga offers perfect fodder for the witty, digital craftsmen at TT Games to immerse up to a pair of players, co-operatively into a virtual Lego galaxy far, far away.

July 20, 2016

Blu-ray review: ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’

Acclaimed director Richard Linklater nostalgic trip back to 1980 in a collegiate coming-of-age film moves to home theaters audiences to satisfy lovers of disco, Schlitz and Space Invaders.

July 15, 2016

Blu-ray review: ‘The Divergent Series: Allegiant’

The next movie covering Veronica Roth's third book of her young adult series debuts on Blu-ray in hopes of capturing the franchise's hard-core fan base with a potent digital transfer and bountiful supply of extras.

July 13, 2016