“Lockjaw” is a Wired Shut Anxiety Attack
Lockjaw takes its limits and uses them as a strength, creating a pseudo bottle thriller about the cusp of adulthood.
“Idiots” Plays it Safe and Stoner
As Idiots stands, it’s not a new or well-developed look at the broken systems that keep rich people rich and poor people poor, nor does it crack a joke about something that hasn’t already happened in a frat house somewhere in America.
“Nimrods” Can’t Make Mainstream Punk
Nimrods needs more bite to match the fervor of the punks who paved the way.
“Mustache” is a Delight
In order to enjoy Mustache, you just have to be willing to go back to the awkward teenage years of finding yourself — the often uncomfortable, sometimes profound, and always shifting time when the tickle of a prepubescent mustache can change the world.
“That Alien, Sound” Captures the Mysteries of Life
That Alien, Sound, like the cosmos Sound hails from, is swirling with thematic notes that create a galaxy of their own.
“Buffet Infinity” is 3am Channel Surfing at its Finest
As much as it is a movie, Buffet Infinity is also an experience in the charming, analog oddities of yesteryear.
“Widow’s Bay” Should Be Your Next Watch
One of the standout new series of the year, Widow’s Bay will keep you frightfully laughing all the way through.
“Over Your Dead Body” Needs Resuscitating
Over Your Dead Body has too much dead weight to make for a dark look at a romantic relationship.