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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.

Articles by Joseph Szadkowski

Zadzooks: Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands review (Xbox One)

A quartet of warriors works to liberate a country from an evil drug lord in the third-person, open-world shooter built for co-operative players.

March 27, 2017

Blu-ray reviews: ‘Fences,’ ‘Elle’ and ‘Miss Sloane’

Recent home theater releases of "Fences," "Elle" and "Miss Sloane" highlight powerful performances from award-winning actresses.

March 25, 2017

‘Sing: Special Edition’ review (4K UHD)

An anthropomorphic cast of talented animal vocalists warms the hearts of home theater viewers in the ultra high definition debut of an animated musical blockbuster.

March 22, 2017

Blu-ray review: ‘Ghost in the Shell: Mondo X Steelbook Series’

One of the most influential Japanese anime sci-fi movies in the history of the medium returns to Blu-ray in an artsy metal case but offers little else to impress devoted fans or home theater owners.

March 15, 2017

Blu-ray reviews: ‘Jackie’ and ‘Rules Don’t Apply’

A pair of recently released movies on the Blu-ray format -- "Jackie" and "Rules Don't Apply" -- offer radically different approaches to highlighting historical figures.

March 10, 2017

Blu-ray review: ‘Moana’

Disney's Polynesian-themed, animated blockbuster from late last year debuts on high-definition to visually and musically entrance home theater-loving families.

March 8, 2017

Zadzooks: Halo Wars 2: Ultimate Edition review

The United Nations Space Command (UNSC) battles the evil Banished in a real-time strategy, mythology rich video game sure to delight Halo tacticians.

March 4, 2017

‘Allied’ review (4K UHD)

Brad Pitt and director Robert Zemeckis' World War II romance thriller sweeps into the ultra high-definition format.

March 1, 2017

Blu-ray review: ‘Doctor Strange’

Marvel Comics' cinematic blockbuster debut of its famed Sorcerer Supreme moves to the high-definition format to magically entertain home theater viewers

February 28, 2017

Zadzooks: The Lego Batman Movie Story Pack review

The Dark Knight and his most-trusted allies attempt to stop the Joker's latest nefarious plans in Lego Dimensions' latest buildable adventure.

February 23, 2017

‘Hacksaw Ridge’ review (4K UHD)

Mel Gibson's return to the director's chair arrives in ultra high-definition with the critically acclaimed, Academy Award-nominated tribute to WWII combat medic Desmond Doss.

February 20, 2017

Blu-ray review: Justice League Dark (Deluxe Edition)

A superhero team of mystical misfits saves the world from evil magic in the latest mature-rated animated film from DC Entertainment.

February 19, 2017

‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’ review (4K UHD)

A war drama from director Ang Lee, more remembered for its technological advances than excellence in storytelling, shines brightly under the ultra high-definition spotlight

February 17, 2017

‘Arrival’ review (4K UHD)

Director Denis Villeneuve turns Ted Chiang's sci-fi short story into a critically acclaimed and Academy Award-nominated blockbuster now available for the latest evolution of home-theater experiences.

February 16, 2017

Blu-ray reviews: ‘Edge of Seventeen’ and ‘Masterminds’

"Edge of Seventeen" and "Masterminds" offers a few laughs and some angst for home theater owners.

February 9, 2017

Blu-ray review: ‘Dirty Dancing: 30th Anniversary Edition’

Choreographer and director Emile Ardolino's classic coming-of-age tale of dance and romance returns to Blu-ray just in time for Valentine's Day.

February 8, 2017

‘Resident Evil: Afterlife’ review (4K UHD)

Sony Pictures has now released director Paul W.S. Anderson's 2010 ode to Capcom's legendary zombie survivor horror video game franchise in the ultra high-definition format to tempt owners of the latest home theater technology.

February 2, 2017

‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back’ and ‘Inferno’ reviews (4K UHD)

4K UHD releases of "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" and "Inferno" showcase the cinematic adventures of two heroes from popular book franchises in ultra high-definition format.

February 1, 2017