’90s
Noah’s Barks pages covering things relating to the years 1990 to 1999, i.e. the ’90s.
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Final Fantasy VII
‘Final Fantasy VII’ (FF7) defined a console generation, but do those qualities still shine bright today? (read more)
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Chrono Trigger
I’m late to the party with SquareSoft’s classic 16-bit JRPG. Will I still be able to love ‘Chrono Trigger?’ (read more)
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Galaxie 500 – “This Is Our Music”
Well, I don’t like Galaxie 500. Still, ‘This is Our Music’ has its moments—the biggest by far being "Fourth of July," a contender for their best song. (read more)
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Naked Lunch
The most shocking thing about Naked Lunch is how such an insanely weird movie ends up so incredibly boring. The 100% deadpan humor cannot survive for two hours, and the bizarre focus on constant exposition otherwise eventually makes this a life-sucking watch. A real shame, as the aesthetics are fantastic, and for the first 40… (read more)
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Death and the Maiden
Death and the Maiden shows its source medium of a play very clearly in positive ways with a gripping single-setting that has a curious mystery and high stakes. The combination works like a guarantee and it’s entertaining throughout. Weaver incredibly overacts and actually loses sympathy, not as a victim, but as a relatable person. Wilson… (read more)
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Mega Man X2
‘Mega Man X2’ competes with one of the best platformers of the generation: its own predecessor. Can it really be even better? (read more)
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Castlevania: Bloodlines
While ‘Super Castlevania IV’ radically changes series mechanics, ‘Castlevania: Bloodlines’ refines the classic formula. Which prevails? (read more)
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Super Castlevania IV
‘Super Castlevania IV’ is infamous for its addition of eight-directional whip aiming. Will this make the game or break it? (read more)
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Fire Emblem Gaiden
The oft-called "black sheep" of the ‘Fire Emblem’ series, is ‘Fire Emblem Gaiden’ as bizarre as people say? (read more)
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The Straight Story
David Lynch’s unexpectedly, intensely sentimental The Straight Story doubles both as a tale of redemption and an empathetic and fair tribute to a more conservative era gone past, as reflected by one of many men who define it. Though as predictable as you’d expect, very relaxed, natural dialogue and performances, an excellent score from Badalamenti,… (read more)