The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

The TNE Boys are back on the DC train, this time taking another look at a new release film, as they tackle the long delayed (and controversy fraught) culmination of the DCEU as they discuss the 2023 film, The Flash. What will they think of a movie that's already failed at the box office, and with the critics? Spoilers, it might not be what you expect.    This episode was recorded on June 29th, 202...

Caleb and Isaac take a trip to the bar to discuss the merits of Serialized television vs. Episodic, using various tv shows as examples. They also take some time to discuss how Andor differs from the other recent Star Wars shows and movies. All and all, it's just another fun day at the bar.    This episode was recorded on Feb. 27th, 2023.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach ou...

After years of promises, the NE boys have finally lived up to their word of turning the podcast spotlight on everybody's favorite bumbling detective, Columbo! And due to a comedy of scheduling errors, they've assembled the Star Wars crew together to discuss a duo of episodes, starting with Double Exposure! So join Caleb, Eric, Isaac, and Sean & Steve (from The Columbo Confab Podcast) as they j...

Flying solo returns for it's second entry, as Isaac takes over the mic to revisit Transformers: Age of Extinction in a semi blind commentary. Long has Isaac been caught in a bitter rivalry with Michael Bay's fourth entry in his Bayformers series, and in keeping with his podcasting spirit, decided to document his return on audio. We now present an abridged version of that commentary. Will your host...

The long delayed fourth edition of the Michael Bay Transformers films marks it's return, as Eric, Isaac and Caleb reunite to discuss Transformers: Age of Extinction, the half-reboot of the series. What will your hosts think of this one?  Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Feb. 11th, 2023.   Check out Eric over on The Best Picture Podcast.    The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory  ...

Caleb and Eric return to the bar and jump into a variety of (then) recent topics, such as James Gunn's DC revamp, as well as Eric's thoughts on The Last of Us. They also touch a bit more on their thoughts on the MCU take on Namor, and a smattering of other topics.    This discussion was recorded on Feb. 15th, 2023.   Check out Sean and Eric over on The Best Picture Podcast.  The Best Picture Podca...

Come one, come all to The Novice Elitists 200th episode celebration! Although it's difficult to keep track considering the non-chronological release schedule of the feed, the boys are still happy to mark this milestone with Isaac once again pulling out an animated classic from our childhoods. Will your hosts once again find themselves at different ends of appreciation for this anniversary special?...

The trio of Sean, Eric and Caleb return yet again to the TNE Speakeasy with the bonus material left over from their discussion during the I Saw the Devil recording. They touch on the topic of movies based on rides, the film Life is Beautiful and a variety of other topics. So join us for a brief stop at the bar, sit back, and have some drinks with us.    This episode was recorded on May 6th, 2022. ...

At long last, the boys from the NE have arrived at the (current) conclusion to their series covering the Fast Saga, as they drift their way into the cinema for a viewing of Fast X. And unlike the previous 10 entries, they decided to stop off at the bar while they discuss their thoughts on the most recent addition to the adventures of Tough Love Dom and the Buster Brigade. We've got flashbacks galo...

Caleb and Isaac arrive at the last of their commentaries for the Fast and the Furious franchise, as they speed their way through F9: The Fast Saga. What will your hosts think of this last entry, and will it get them primed for the already released Fast X?   Tune in on Monday for their discussion of Fast X!   This episode was recorded on May 1st, 2023.    If you've enjoyed this series let your host...

Caleb and Isaac continue the Fast and Furious series, this time taking a side road onto Hobbs and Shaw! The Rock and Jason Statham are taking over the series, will they fare better with your hosts than Vin and his crew? Find out now! This episode was recorded by April 24th, 2023. 

The Trilogy of January Speakeasy's come to a close as Caleb and Isaac finish it out by adding some additional thoughts on some big releases from 2022, such as Top Gun: Maverick and Avatar: The Way of Water. They also get into a wider discussion of video games they've been playing recently. All and all, it's just another fun day at the bar.    This episode was recorded on Jan. 30th, 2023.   Email t...

Caleb & Isaac swerve around the corner to the second from last of our mainline commentaries for the Fast & Furious series, as we arrive at The Fate of the Furious. Trouble in paradise has one again arrived for our crew of street racers turned International drivers of Mystery, and now a new wrinkle has come to threaten "The family." How will your hosts respond? Find out now!   This episode was reco...

The Trilogy of January Bonus Episodes continues into Part Two as Caleb and Isaac discuss some recent movies that they watched together, starting with Shin Ultraman, then they follow up on a promise they made on their Avatar: The Way of Water discussion by discussing their viewing of Gemini Man. Then to top it off, they also discuss a recent viewing of Sister Street Fighter: Hanging By a Thread.   ...

The Fast and the Furious drifts its way back onto the podcast feed, as Caleb and Isaac jump into Furious 7, the first of the titles not to feature the word Fast, and the last of the films to feature a performance by the late Paul Walker. How will the series say goodbye to everybody's favorite FBI agent turned criminal? And will James Wan delivering a satisfying entry as he takes over the drivers/d...

Continuing the TNE Bonus Explosion, we return with a trilogy of episodes Caleb and Isaac recorded on their first day back after taking a break during the first month of 2023. Over the three hour long recording, they discussed a large swath of topics. But for this first part, they kept the lens a bit more focused. Opening with Isaac interviewing Caleb on his recent viewings of Lightyear and Strange...

Caleb and Isaac can't get out from behind the wheel as they continue the drive through The Fast and Furious franchise, this time with Justin Lin yet again rerouting the series in a new direction, this time in the vein of a spy a film. Cause Bond movies have chase scenes right? Will your hosts take to this new flavor of the Fast series? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on April 17th, 2023....

Taking a side step from the current leg of our DC Retrospective looking at all things Superman, we've recently had a request come in from our youtube channel by srstriker6420, and we're switching gears back to the 2004 Batman series. We've been recently uploading some of our backlogged DC content to the DC Invasion Youtube channel, and after publishing our episode on The Batman: Grundy's Night, sr...

The Fast & Furious series continues to tear up the podcast raceway, as Caleb and Isaac return to take a trip to Brazil as Dom and the crew get wrapped up in a new heist. Will Justin Lin finally find the right direction to guide this series to a new horizon? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Apr. 10th, 2023.   Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @C...

Returning with a more modern entry in the TNE Speakeasy, we arrive at bonus #78 where your hosts Caleb and Isaac dive deep into their thoughts on modern animation television and movies. They discuss some recent examples of films, mainly focused on Encanto. And Caleb breaks down his thoughts on the (then) recent She-Hulk series.    This episode was recorded on Dec. 5th, 2022.   Email the show at th...

Caleb and Isaac continue speeding their way through the Fast series, this time arriving at the fourth exit on our commentary highway, as we watch Justin Lin's second stab at the franchise, Fast & Furious. Will your hosts come away furious with this soft reboot? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Apr. 1st, 2023.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitte...

Digging deep into the TNE archives, we present a bonus episode comprised of the left over materials from the two recordings Steve, Caleb and Eric had on Obi-Wan Kenobi. They both discuss their hopes for the upcoming Andor series, and then later discuss their thoughts after the series had aired. They also discuss their thoughts on Holidays, and a variety of other topics.   This episode was recorded...

Caleb and Brianna return to dive into another of her book picks, this time focused on a semi-horror novel about love, grief, and deep sea exploration. Join us as we discuss Julia Armfield's debut novel, Our Wives Under the Sea.    This discusson was recorded on Mar 31st, 2023.   Have you read Our Wives Under the Sea? Let your hosts know over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twi...

Continuing the explosion of bonus episodes, we once again return to the duo of Caleb and Eric, as they dive deep into the Richard Linklater Before Trilogy, as well as Eric's thoughts on The Terminal List tv series, and more. All and all, it's just another day at the bar.   This episode was recorded on Jul. 28th, 2022.   Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @...

The Fast and the Furious series continues speeding its way down the podcast freeway, this time turning the gear into third as we drift our way through the streets of Tokyo in the first semi-reboot of the series. We've got a new lead, a new location, and a new driving style to master. Will new director Justin Lin be able to keep the wheels on this rebuilt franchise vehicle? Or will he spin out of c...