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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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‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

Fans of the Beatles and the 4K disc format can now appreciate a look at the early days of the group when they also donned the roles of movie stars in Richard Lester's ground-breaking film "A Hard Day's Night."

August 18, 2022

‘Heat: Ultimate Collector’s Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

Director Michael Mann's 1995 star-studded crime drama "Heat" debuts on the ultra-high definition disc format packed with extras.

August 13, 2022

‘The Beatles: Get Back’ Blu-ray TV review

"The Beatles: Get Back," Peter Jackson's exhausting and soap-operatic homage to the hectic days of the Fab Four's creation of a legendary album, moves from Disney Plus to the high definition disc format.

August 10, 2022

‘Jack and the Beanstalk: 70th Anniversary Limited Edition’ Blu-ray movie review

The classic comedy duo Abbott and Costello's first foray into color cinema way back in 1952 returns to home theaters through a 4K restoration in "Jack and the Beanstalk: 70th Anniversary Limited Edition."

August 2, 2022

4K Ultra HD movie reviews: ‘God Told Me To’ and ‘The Lost City’

Here's a look at a pair of films -- "God Told Me To" and "The Lost City" -- new to the ultra-high definition disc format.

July 28, 2022

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: Cinematic Universe Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

Marvel Comics' Sorcerer Supreme takes viewers on a fractured, dimensional roller-coaster ride in his latest blockbuster adventure, "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," now floating to the 4K disc format.

July 26, 2022

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

What may be the final part of the franchise that introduced movie audiences to quirky magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives on the 4K disc format in "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore."

July 17, 2022

‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

Writer/directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert's genre-mixing, action-packed, dark sci-fi comedy "Everything Everywhere All At Once," that is as existential as it is wildly entertaining, comes to the 4K disc home entertainment universe.

July 8, 2022

‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

Quirky pop culture legend Nicolas Cage showcases the living bombastic embodiment of his fictionalized self in the action-comedy "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" now available in the ultra-high definition format.

July 6, 2022

‘Morbius’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

Marvel Comics' famed Living Vampire debuted in theaters early this year, and now his adventure glides to the ultra-high definition disc format.

June 25, 2022

‘The Northman: Collector’s Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review

"The Northman," a historical revenge drama directed by Robert Eggers of "The Witch" fame, moved to 4K disc and home theaters.

June 24, 2022

Father’s Day TV Gift Guide: Blu-ray ideas for dads

"Vikings: The Complete Series," "Rick and Morty: The Complete Seasons 1 to 5," "The Boys: Seasons 1 and 2 Collection" and "Magnum P.I.: The Complete Series" are some last-minute TV gift ideas for dads.

June 16, 2022

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2022: Best 4K Ultra HD movies

"Double Indemnity," "In the Heat of the Night," "For All Mankind," "1776: 50th Anniversary Director's Cut," "The Untouchables: 35th Anniversary Edition," "Lawrence of Arabia: 60th Anniversary Steelbook Edition," "The Godfather Trilogy," "Singin' in the Rain: 70th Anniversary Edition," "Raiders of the Lost Ark Limited Edition Steelbook" and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit: Ultimate Collector's Edition" are some last-minute movie gift ideas for dads.

June 15, 2022