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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: Danny Collins

Al Pacino stars as a debauched and aging rock star that found a creative spark from an unusual source in a heartwarming film now available in the high definition format.

July 3, 2015

MUSIC REVIEW: John Fogerty revisits 1969 at Wolf Trap

Legendary musician John Fogerty delivered an energetic set loaded with songs from his Creedence Clearwater Revival years.

July 2, 2015

Blu-ray reviews: I Am Evel Knievel and The Gunman

Recent home theater releases include I Am Evel Knievel and The Gunman

July 1, 2015

Blu-ray review: Vanilla Sky with Alternate Ending

Director Cameron Crowe's intense psychological thriller starring Tom Cruise finally arrives in the Blu-ray format after numerous delays.

June 29, 2015

Blu-ray review: Run All Night and The Forger

Recent home theater releases include Run All Night and The Forger

June 26, 2015

Blu-ray review: Beyond the Reach

Michael Douglas chews up the desert scenery as an egotistical businessman with a sociopath streak who loves to hunt in his latest film to arrive to home theaters.

June 24, 2015

Blu-ray review: Kingsman: The Secret Service

A subversive and thrilling tribute to the James Bond genre brought to cinematic life by director Matthew Vaughn gave movie audiences a wild ride earlier this year.

June 23, 2015

Rick Nielsen, Cheap Trick guitarist, thrives on tour for 40 years

Power pop legend Cheap Trick still wants fans to want them as the band returns to Wolf Trap on Thursday night to play a jukebox full of hits -- including "Surrender" and "Dream Police" -- spanning a four-decade career.

June 22, 2015

Zadzooks: Father’s Day Gift Guide: Best gaming ideas for dad

Splatoon, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Hitman: Sniper are some last-minute video gaming gift ideas.

June 17, 2015

Father’s Day Gift Guide: Best Blu-ray and DVD for dad

Cheers: The Complete Series, Clint Eastwood: The Universal Pictures 7-Movie Collection, Boardwalk Empire: The Complete Series and The Roosevelts: An Intimate History are some last-minute gift ideas for dad.

June 16, 2015

Father’s Day Gift Guide: Best gadgets for dad

Icon Wireless headphones, BD-J7500 Blu-ray player, Braven 805 Bluetooth speaker and 40V MAX Lithium Trimmer / Edger are some last-minute gift ideas.

June 16, 2015

Blu-ray review: Apollo 13: 20th Anniversary Edition

Another anniversary for director Ron Howard's celebrated historical drama gives home theater owners a new, digitally upgraded version of the 1985 film as well as a wonderful education on space travel.

June 12, 2015

Blu-ray reviews: The Last Ship: The Complete First Season, Project Almanac

Top picks from recent home theater releases include The Last Ship: The Complete First Season and Project Almanac.

June 9, 2015

Blu-ray review: The Golden Year Collection - 1939

Warne Home Video compiles a quintet of its finest films from 1939 - "Dark Victory," "Dodge City," "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," "Ninotchka" and "Gone With The Wind" - in a high-definition set sure to satisfy nostalgia buffs and cinema connoisseurs.

June 8, 2015