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While Rome Burns

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DT

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Nov 28, 2023

DT’s Backlot: Seijun Suzuki and Tokyo Drifter (1966)

This movie has nothing to do with street racing but instead features an ex-Yakuza tough with an amazing wardrobe and his own theme song.

Tetsu firing a gun at a man while a woman lies dead on the ground.

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While Rome Burns

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May 18, 2023

Let’s Watch: Motorama (1991)

A ten year old boy steals a car and embarks on a road trip while playing a collectible card game. But is there more to this story…or less?

The main character of “Motorama”, Gus, leans against his Mustang convertible at a gas station. The banner in the background reads “Be Full-Filled.”

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While Rome Burns

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Dec 21, 2022

Pentiment: “A Narrative Adventure Most Unexpected”

Rapscallion Background “I’m going to punch your teeth out if you ever bring up Martin Luther at dinner again!”

The player is prompted to select a background for the main character, Andreas Maler: Latinist, Logician, Orator, Occultist, and Heavens & Earth. Each path will grant Andreas unique dialogue options throughout the game.

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Nov 30, 2022

Noirvember 2022: Part 2

November is almost over, so it’s about time for my yearly dip into Noirvember! If you’re not familiar with the concept of Noirvember, feel…

A noir-ish office in which a desk, typewriter and some bottles are visible. It could belong to a weary reporter or a cynical private eye, who knows?

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Nov 25, 2022

Noirvember 2022

November is almost over, so it’s about time for my yearly dip into Noirvember! If you’re not familiar with the concept of Noirvember, feel…

A silhouette holds another silhouette at gunpoint.

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Sep 18, 2022

Let’s Watch (With Heather): Chopping Mall (1986)

Technical difficulties besiege the WRB Crew as they attempt to watch a movie about technical difficulties besieging a horny group of mall…

From inside the Furniture King, the group watches a Protector chase Leslie through the mall.

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While Rome Burns

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Aug 4, 2022

Let’s Watch: Big Man Japan (2007)

“Kevin, I’m going to kill you.” — Anonymous

The Evil Stare Monster prepares to strike.

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Jul 28, 2022

DT’s Backlot: Turbo Kid (2015)

Feel the wrath of Mr. Gnome! — Apple

The poster for Turbo Kid features The Kid in the center, raising his Turbo Glove to the sky with Apple at his side. In the background, Frederick and several of Zeus’s goons can be seen. Zeus and Skeletron’s heads lurk at the top of the poster.

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While Rome Burns

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Jul 14, 2022

DT’s Backlot: Demon City Shinjuku (1988)

This is a world of terror and despair. A world of demons…is a more fitting home for mankind, don’t you think? — Mephisto

Kyoya brandishes his wooden sword, prior to charging it with spirit energy. Sayaka takes up position behind him with a shocked expression on her face.

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Jun 2, 2022

Let’s Watch: Ninja III: The Domination (1984)

Every week, the While Rome Burns crew gathers ‘round to watch a film of questionable content and give their two cents as it unfolds. This…

The dreaded Black Ninja crouches behind a tree at a golf course and prepares to attack his target. WRB Henry: “A 451 is the common police term for ‘ninja on the putting green’.”