Psychological
Noah’s Barks pages relating to the psychological genre.
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Fight Club
Thoughts on David Fincher’s 1999 classic ‘Fight Club,’ namely its successes as entertainment and failures as art. (read more)
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Mahjong Legend Akagi: The Genius Who Descended Into the Darkness
The titular character of ‘Akagi’ is a genius, thrill-seeking daredevil who finds his latest life-or-death gamble in the criminal underground’s mahjong circuit. Knowledge of mahjong is not recommended, so that you don’t realize how lucky Akagi is. (read more)
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Neon Genesis Evangelion
For all of the hemming and hawing about Neon Genesis Evangelion’s deep themes or lack thereof, the series is mainly successful for simply being a great story that’s told with finesse. (Includes Schick x Evangelion) (read more)
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Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Everything was for ‘The End of Evangelion.’ The most exceptional and compelling attributes of ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ are on full display in this theatrical climax. (read more)
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Death Note 13: How to Read
Practically a bible for ‘Death Note’ fans, this bonus volume contains an underworld’s worth of trivia, synopses, author responses to previously unanswered questions, and a prototype ‘Death Note’ chapter. (read more)
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Akira
A brief post where I bemoan people’s inability to comprehend the plot of ‘Akira,’ a movie I consider fairly simple and easy to follow. It’s also quite good! (read more)
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The Tatami Galaxy
In what is undoubtedly one of my most controversial media opinions, I ruminate on why The Tatami Galaxy left me feeling little more than frustration. (read more)
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No Longer Human
Junji Ito adapts ‘No Longer Human,’ one of the most famous Japanese novels. Can the supernatural horror author handle a psychological drama? (read more)
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Goth
At only one volume, ‘Goth’ is a fine read for horror and psychological thriller fans. Solid, noir-like art. I found much of the mysteries and character development to be either contrived or predictable. (read more)
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The Amityville Horror
‘The Amityville Horror’ is a surprisingly subtle capturing of gradual domestic violence and its associated dread, ultimately succumbing to its sensationalist origins. (read more)