2000s
Noah’s Barks pages covering things related to the years 2000 to 2009, i.e. the 2000s.
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999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors
The first entry in the ‘Zero Escape’ series, ‘999’ delivers horrors and thrills behind a puzzle-oriented, visual novel adventure. (read more)
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Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
What gives the sequel to ‘Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance,’ ‘Radiant Dawn,’ its controversial reputation? (read more)
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Resident Evil 4: Wii edition
My late playthrough of ‘Resident Evil 4’ has led me to the Wii version. How will one of the most influential games of the generation hold up? (read more)
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Mega Man 9
Inti Creates attempts to return to the ‘Mega Man’ series’s roots in this 8-bit throwback. Can it match the classics? (read more)
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Spider
A technical masterwork that ranks among one of David Cronenberg’s most intricately plotted, with visual storytelling and essential symbolism. Spider‘s web falls apart when the technical side never gets to completely eclipse with the screenplay. Every scene is a slow dance to a point realized two steps in. The thriller format proves to be poor… (read more)
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I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK
Yes, the premise sounds cute. For a half-hour, I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK even feels cute, but the film’s devotion to setting building over plot can’t sustain itself due to the strangling nature of this schizophrenic hospital’s culture. Deciphering the meaning of many scenes is a waste, because when you do, it never pays… (read more)
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The Wake – “Assembly” (2002)
Oi, The Wake tricked me with Assembly, so this review is dedicated to the other five fans of The Wake. The compilation Assembly ostensibly has five unreleased songs, but it’s actually two. “Rise and Shine” is a demo of “Sail Through.” “Make You Understand” is “World of Her Own.” “The Calendar” is “Torn Calendar.” They’re… (read more)
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Metropolis
Metropolis is a theatrical tribute to Osamu Tezuka that does the manga legend a slight disservice by delivering truly gorgeous animation with an ultimately shallow story. (read more)
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One Outs
Brainer up! ‘One Outs’ is a baseball anime that breaks convention through its genius main character who seeks victory through strategy rather than athletic ability. A homerun derby of thrills. (read more)
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Eastern Promises
Eastern Promises finds new water in the gangster movie well by focusing on a new corner. Italians are no longer the focus here but instead Russians, and Eastern Promises finds an incredibly engaging medium between their fascinating culture and a mystery. This immediate hook allows for the film to unfold at a natural pace where… (read more)