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Joseph Szadkowski

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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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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment's famed "Father of Inda" Mohandas K. Gandhi from the movie "Gandhi" leads the way to gift ideas for movie watching dads that include "Kingdom of Heaven: SteelBook Edition," "Amadeus," "The Outlaw Josey Wales," "Dark City: Limited Edition,""Dirty Harry" and "Sands of Iwo Jima."

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2025: Best 4K Ultra HD movies

"Gandhi: SteelBook Edition," "007: James Bond -- The Sean Connery Collection," "The Outlaw Josey Wales," "Kingdom of Heaven: SteelBook Edition," "Dark City: Limited Edition," "Tombstone: SteelBook Edition," "Amadeus," "Dirty Harry" and "Sands of Iwo Jima" are some 4K movie gift ideas for Father's Day.

June 8, 2025

‘The Andromeda Strain’ 4K review: Classic contagion film deserves fresh look

Director Robert Wise's 1971 science fiction thriller debuts through the 4K disc format in the extras-packed "The Andromeda Strain: Limited Edition."

May 29, 2025

Christopher Walken co-stars in "Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead," now available in the 4K disc format Kino Lorber.

‘Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead’ 4K Ultra-HD movie review

Gary Fleder's quirky crime drama was a bust at the box office back in 1995 and now looks for appreciation through the ultra-high definition format in "Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead."

May 17, 2025

Jim Carrey as Dr. Ivo Robotnik and Professor Gerald Robotnik in "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," now available in the 4K disc format from Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment.

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3: SteelBook Edition’ 4K ultra HD movie review

The fastest creature in video game realms returned for the third time in another blockbuster, live-action movie crackling with chaos, comedy and color, and now ready to appreciate in home entertainment centers in "Sonic the Hedgehog 3."

May 10, 2025

‘Sneakers’ on 4K Ultra HD breathes new life into classic caper movie

Director Phil Alden Robinson's 1992 high-tech caper thriller makes its debut in the 4K format packed with star power and still delivering a nail-biting experience in "Sneakers."

May 3, 2025

Dudley Moore appears in "Foul Play," now available in the 4K disc format Kino Lorber.

Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn’s Hitchcockian thriller ‘Foul Play’ gets a polished 4K revival

Chevy Chase's 1978 breakout blockbuster gave audiences a comedic thriller that now finally debuts in the 4K disc format in "Foul Play."

May 1, 2025

Chris Farley in "Tommy Boy," now available in the 4K disc format from Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment.

‘Tommy Boy’ 4K ultra HD movie review

Beloved comedian Chris Farley's first starring role in films celebrates a 30th anniversary in the ultra-high definition disc release of "Tommy Boy."

April 23, 2025

"The Last of Us: The Complete First Season" and "Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story" now available in the home entertainment disc formats. (Liza Minnelli photo courtesy Atlas Media Corp. A Zeitgeist Films Release in Association with Kino Lorber.)

Home entertainment TV reviews: From an apocalypse in ‘The Last of Us’ to icon Liza Minnelli

Here's a look at a pair of television events -- "Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story" and "The Last of Us: The Complete First Season" -- now available in home entertainment disc formats.

April 18, 2025

Sophie Thatcher in "Companion" and Christopher Abbott in "Wolf Man" now available in the 4K disc format.

4K Ultra HD movie reviews: ‘Companion’ and ‘Wolf Man’

Here's a look at a pair of unusual monster movies -- "Companion" and "Wolf Man" -- now available in the ultra-high definition disc format.

April 15, 2025

Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan and Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez in "A Complete Unknown," now available in the 4K disc format from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

‘A Complete Unknown’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

Director James Mangold explored the early life of Bob Dylan in a movie that earned multiple Academy Award nominations and now debuts in the ultra-high definition disc format in "A Complete Unknown."

April 8, 2025

Fantasy writer Zoe and sci-fi author Mio co-star in the co-operative gaming adventure Split Fiction. (Courtesy Electronic Arts)

‘Split Fiction’ delivers magical co-op adventure for gaming duos

Hazelight Studios' latest co-op adventure Split Fiction delivers a colorful palette of hyperrealistic graphics and a genuinely heartwarming story perfect for a pair of players.

April 4, 2025

Geena Davis in "The Long Kiss Goodnight: Limited Edition," now available in the 4K disc format from Arrow Video.

‘The Long Kiss Goodnight: Limited Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

Director Renny Harlin and actress Geena Davis' cult classic, action thriller "The Long Kiss Goodnight" debuts in a rejuvenated 4K disc format.

April 2, 2025

Owen Wilson as the cult leader Father Ra-Shawbard in "Documentary Now!: The Complete Collection," now available in the Blu-ray disc format from Mill Creek Entertainment.

‘Documentary Now!: The Complete Collection’ Blu-ray TV review

The acclaimed series of mockumentaries gets a well-deserved high definition release celebrating its entire four-season run on IFC in "Documentary Now!: The Complete Collection."

March 26, 2025

Amy Brenneman and Sylvester Stallone in "Daylight" and Dwayne Johnson and J.K. Simmons in "Red One" now available in the 4K disc format.

4K Ultra HD movie reviews: ‘Daylight’ and ‘Red One’

A look at a pair of extreme action films -- "Daylight" and "Red One" -- now available in the ultra-high definition format.

March 17, 2025

Keanu Reeves stars in "Constantine: 20th Anniversary Edition," now available in the 4K disc format from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

‘Constantine: 20th Anniversary Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

DC Comics' famed exorcising paranormal detective returns to home theater realms through a 4K disc in "Constantine: 20th Anniversary Edition."

March 15, 2025

Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp) in "Nosferatu," now available in the 4K disk format from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

‘Nosferatu’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

Director Robert Eggers' macabre masterpiece creeps from silver screens to home theaters in the 4K disc format in "Nosferatu."

March 7, 2025

Jerad Leto in "The Panic Room," now available in the 4K disc format from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

‘Panic Room: SteelBook Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

Director David Fincher's claustrophobic thriller "Panic Room." reemerges after nearly a quarter century of home theater DVD hibernation through a definitive ultra-high definition disc format.

February 27, 2025

Universal Epic Universe's Dark Universe's "Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment"

Theme park spotlight: Universal Epic Universe’s Dark Universe

Those in love with the macabre will drool over the ominous Dark Universe, one of the five new theme park worlds at Universal Orlando Resort's 2025 theme park expansion Universal Epic Universe.

February 21, 2025

"September 5" and "Juror #2" now available in the Blu-ray disc format.

Blu-ray movie reviews: ‘September 5’ and ‘Juror #2’

A pair of gripping dramas -- "September 5" and "Juror #2" -- debut in the Blu-ray disc format.

February 20, 2025

The Wizard of Oz' scary mechanical head in "Wicked: Part 1," now available in the 4K disk format from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

‘Wicked: Part 1’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

Director John M. Chu adaptation of a famed Broadway musical moves to ultra-high definition home theaters in "Wicked: Part 1."

February 13, 2025