Sam Watermeier | Midwest Film Journal

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Oscar Gold: The Departed

Sam Watermeier writes about why the Best Picture and Best Director awards bestowed upon this Boston mob epic weren't just Lifetime Achievement Awards for Martin Scorsese.

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On Blu-ray: Joker

The Clown Prince of Crime arrives on Blu-ray, digital and DVD. Sam Watermeier reviews the intimate, unsettling character study.

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Sam’s 2019 Year in Review

Sam switches up this year-end tradition with a Scene by Scene edition, focusing on the magical moments from his favorite 2019 movies.

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Bombshell

Timely and important, "Bombshell" is also a misguided mess.

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Our Star Wars: “Return of the Jedi,” A Celebration of Humanity

Joe Shearer and Sam Watermeier cross laser swords on Return of the Jedi.

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Laugh After Death

Hoosier-born comedian Michael Malone's new special proves laughter is the best medicine.

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Dark Waters

Todd Haynes' latest is a surprisingly, sometimes frustratingly, straightforward drama.

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The Irishman

Martin Scorsese's latest is not a masterwork, but it's a sturdy reminder of the magic left within the filmmaker in the golden years of his career.

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No Sleep October: Alien 3

Sam revisits his favorite "Alien" film, a gothic horror classic on par with the original.

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Heartland 2019: Jump Shot

A beautiful portrait of a humble basketball star.

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