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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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‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ 4K Ultra HD review

J.K. Rowling's magical universe returned to cinemas last year in a medium-sized blockbuster sequel and now hopes to mesmerize Muggles smitten with the Potter mythos and the ultra-high definition format.

March 14, 2019

Blu-ray reviews: ‘The Favourite’ and ‘Widows’

Here's a look at a pair of recently released movies on Blu-ray -- "The Favourite" and "Widows" -- featuring strong female lead performances.

March 7, 2019

Blu-ray reviews: ‘Green Book,’ ‘The Front Runner’ and ‘The Sisters Brothers’

Here's a look at a trio of films -- "Green Book," "The Front Runner" and "The Sisters Brothers" -- featuring strong male lead performances and now available on the Blu-ray format.

March 4, 2019

‘Creed II’ (4K UHD) and ‘Cobra: Collector’s Edition’ (Blu-ray) reviews

Here are two films -- 'Creed II' (4K UHD) and 'Cobra: Collector's Edition' (Blu-ray) -- that look at the evolving career of filmmaker Sylvester Stallone.

March 2, 2019

4K UHD reviews: ‘Hunter Killer’ and ‘Overlord’

Here's a look at a pair of military action thrillers -- "Hunter Killer" and "Overlord" -- in 4K ultra-high definition with stories tied to secret missions.

February 20, 2019

‘A Star is Born’ 4K Ultra HD review

First-time director Bradley Cooper's 2018 superior take on a famous musical romantic drama debuts on ultra-high definition to highlight some Academy Award-nominated performances.

February 18, 2019

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ 4K Ultra HD review

The biographical drama about rock supergroup Queen and its dynamic lead singer Freddie Mercury crescendos onto the ultra-high definition format.

February 13, 2019

Zadzooks: ‘Resident Evil 2: Deluxe Edition’ review (PS4)

Players return to Raccoon City to take a reimagined and remastered trip into one of the premiere, teeth-chattering, survival horror games ever created

February 6, 2019

‘Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch’ 4K UHD review

The ultimate Christmas curmudgeon returned to theaters during last year's holiday season, and he now debuts in the ultra-high definition format

February 4, 2019

‘First Man’ 4K Ultra HD review

Neil Armstrong's odyssey to become the first human to walk on the moon jettisons from theater screens to the ultra-high definition realm.

January 29, 2019

Blu-ray review: ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Collector’s Edition’

A classic con caper comedy directed by the man who brought Yoda to life returns to the Blu-ray format with a digital facelift

January 23, 2019

Blu-ray & DVD TV reviews: ‘Star Trek: Discovery - Season One’ and ‘Family Guy: 20 Greatest Hits’

Here's a look at a pair of recently released episodic shows -- "Star Trek: Discovery - Season One" and "Family Guy: 20 Greatest Hits" -- available on Blu-ray and DVD formats.

January 16, 2019

Blu-ray & 4K reviews: ‘When Harry Met Sally …’ and ‘Bad Times at The El Royale’

Here's a look at a pair of "R"-rated films in the Blu-ray and 4K formats -- When Harry Met Sally ... : 30th Anniversary Edition and "Bad Times at The El Royale" -- with one being a classic and the other with the potential to become a cult classic.

January 15, 2019

4K UHD reviews: ‘Schindler’s List: 25th Anniversary Edition’ & ‘Halloween’

Here's a look at two films -- "Schindler's List" and "Halloween" -- now available in the ultra-high definition (UHD) format that present radically different types of horror and heroes.

January 8, 2019

Blu-ray reviews: ‘The Nun’ and ‘Horror of Dracula’

Here's a look at two horror films now available on Blu-ray -- "The Nun" and "Horror of Dracula" -- that include some classic scary creatures.

December 27, 2018

Blu-ray review: ‘Venom’

Reviled by critics but embraced by audiences worldwide, the cinematic origin story of Spider-Man's symbiotic enemy slithers over to high-definition home theater screens.

December 21, 2018

2018 Gift Guide 2018: Best ideas for young builders

Gift ideas include Playmobile's Spengler with Cage Car and Hidden Temple with T-Rex and Lego's Mojo Jojo Strikes.

December 19, 2018

2018 Gift Guide 2018: Best ideas for action-figure fans

Gift ideas include Diamond Select Toys' Mr. Freeze, Roxas, Donald and Goofy and "Ant-Man and The Wasp" Minimates, Cryptozoic Entertainment's The Pickle Rick Game, Hasbro's Captain America and Crossbones, Wicked Cool Toys' Legendary Solgaleo, Playmates Toys' Michelangelo and McFarlane Toys' Skull Trooper.

December 17, 2018

2018 Gift Guide 2018: Best ideas for younger action-figure fans

Gift ideas include Wicked Cool Toys' Power Action Pikachu, Hasbro's Spider-Man: Super Collider Playset, Shock Strike Spider-Man and Gwen Stacy and Jakks Pacific's Jack-Jack Attacks.