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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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‘Civil War’ and ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ 4K Ultra HD movie reviews

Here's a look at a pair of unusual war films from Lionsgate Home Entertainment -- "Civil War" and "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" -- now available in the ultra-high definition format.

August 8, 2024

Blu-ray horror movie reviews: ‘Abigail: Collector’s Edition’ and ‘The First Omen’

Here's a look at a pair of entertaining horror films -- "Abigail" and "The First Omen" -- now available in the Blu-ray disc format.

August 5, 2024

‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, 20th Anniversary Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

Director Adam McKay's 2004 comedy returns in the 4K format just in time to remind us of the shallow idiocy of news broadcasters and pundits in "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy."

August 1, 2024

‘The Fall Guy: Extended Cut’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

Former stunt coordinator-turned-director David Leitch's extreme action-comedy from early this year, "The Fall Guy," looks for home entertainment redemption with a weightier version available in the ultra-high definition disc format.

July 23, 2024

‘Macbeth: Special Edition’ Blu-ray movie review

Orson Welles' horror-tinged, loose adaptation of "Macbeth," one of Shakespeare's most enduring tragedies, returns to Blu-ray in a special edition.

July 18, 2024

‘Twister’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

Director Jan de Bont's 1997 action thriller "Twister" finally debuts in the 4K format.

July 13, 2024

‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," the fifth film in the MonsterVerse franchise celebrating Japan's multistory Kaiju mythology, roars from theaters onto the ultra-high definition disc format.

July 1, 2024

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2024: Best Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD movies

"The Departed: SteelBook Edition," "The Expendables: 4-Film Collection," "Chinatown: 50th Anniversary Edition," "The Shootist: Limited Edition," "Blue Velvet," "The Crow: 30th Anniversary SteelBook Edition," "Red: 2 Film Collection, SteelBook Edition," "Ocean's Trilogy," "Glory: SteelBook Edition" and "Saw: 10-Film Collection, 25th Anniversary Edition" are some last-minute movie gift ideas for Father's Day.

June 11, 2024

‘The Lair of the White Worm: SteelBook Edition’ Blu-ray movie review

"The Lair of the White Worm," director Ken Russell's 1988 bizarre horror comedy, returns to the high-definition format now entombed in metal.

May 31, 2024

‘Dune: Part Two’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

"Dune: Part Two," director Denis Villeneuve's conclusion of his cinematic adaptation of Frank Herbert's influential science-fiction novel, is now available in the ultra-high definition format

May 23, 2024

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi: The Complete First Season’ 4K Ultra HD review

"Obi-Wan Kenobi: The Complete First Season," the Disney Plus limited, six-episode series about a famed Jedi Master that was exiled to Tatooine, debuts in a two-disc ultra-high definition set in SteelBook packaging.

May 17, 2024

Wilson sisters’ Heart tour beats strong with fan favorites

The Seattle sisters that helped define arena rock with their band Heart stopped by Baltimore's CFG Bank Arena Monday night to receive a heavy dose of fan love in support of their extensive Royal Flush tour.

May 15, 2024

‘Moon Knight: The Complete First Season, Collector’s Edition’ 4K Ultra HD review

"Moon Knight: The Complete First Season," a six-episode Disney Plus series, arrives in an ultra-high definition disc format packaged in a metallic case to present a very adapted origin story about a museum gift shop employee afflicted with dissociative identity disorder.

May 9, 2024