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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.

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Blu-ray review: ‘Insidious: Chapter 3’

A prequel from a popular paranormal film franchise makes it to home theaters to allow viewers a creepy look at medium Elise Rainier battling evil, years prior to helping the Lambert family's infestation.

October 6, 2015

Blu-ray review: ‘Spy’

Melissa McCarthy's wild ride as super agent arrives to home theaters packed with laughs.

October 5, 2015

Best horror attractions 2015: ‘Field of Screams’ (Mountville, Pennsylvania)

Gene and Jim Schopf's Field of Screams returns for the 23th season to scare the pants off of Halloween thrill-seekers with their latest collection of macabre interactions.

October 2, 2015

Blu-ray review: The Flash: The Complete First Season

Binge watchers can now appreciate DC Comics' famed speedster starring in one the coolest super-hero themed television shows of last year.

September 28, 2015

Blu-ray reviews: Jumanji: 20th Anniversary Edition and Zathura: 10th Anniversary Edition

Families get a double dose of dangerous board game themed, high definition movies adapted from Chris Van Allsburg's illustrated storybooks.

September 23, 2015

Blu-ray review: Love & Mercy

A critically acclaimed movie about the emotional trials and musical odyssey of The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson arrives to home theaters.

September 22, 2015

ZADZOOKS: Madden NFL 16 review

Although this year's versions of an incomparable football video game still offers enough features to warrant a look, the importance of the play experience has now totally changed for this parent.

September 19, 2015

ZADZOOKS: Mad Max review (Xbox One)

A thrilling, third-person adventure gives gamers the chance to control director George Miller's legendary road warrior in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

September 18, 2015

Blu-ray review: Gotham: The Complete First Season

Home theater owners can now binge-watch the origins of Batman and his villains transformed into an episodic crime drama.

September 17, 2015

Blu-ray review: Furious 7: Extended Edition

The latest sequel to the "Fast and Furious" franchise shifts from its mega-successful theatrical run to home theater screens in a high-speed, testosterone-fueled adventure.

September 16, 2015

Blu-ray review: Cinderella

Home theater viewers can now appreciate a charming, live-action adaptation of a classic Disney cartoon starring Lily James as the girl filled with courage and kindness.

September 14, 2015

Blu-ray review: The Age of Adaline

A 29-year-old woman who never ages found love a heartbreaking experience in director Lee Toland Krieger's well-received romantic fantasy released earlier this year.

September 10, 2015

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

George Lucas' famed fantasy universe comes to animated life through an excellent Disney XD series starring the motley crew of the space freighter Ghost.

September 8, 2015

Blu-ray review: Texas Rising

The Lone Star state's settlers struggle for independence against Mexico in the History channel's cliche-riddled mini-series.

September 6, 2015

Zadzooks: Until Dawn review

A group of friends trapped in a snowy, mountainside getaway gives gamers a chance to enjoy an excellent, third-person, interactive horror movie.

September 4, 2015

Blu-ray review: Mad Max: Fury Road

After a three-decade absence, director George Miller's favorite post-apocalyptic curmudgeon Max Rockatansky returned to theaters in an octane-fueled blockbuster and his adventure is now available in high definition.

September 2, 2015

Blu-ray review: Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection

A famed movie powerhouse built on its legendary cartoons offers some of its best shorts from the current decade in a new, high definition compilation.

August 29, 2015