The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

Caleb and Isaac return to the bar yet again to discuss a smattering of topics, including the differences in storytelling between Comic Books, Soap Operas, and Wrestling. But apart from that, Caleb also gives his thoughts on the first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi.   This episode was recorded on May 14th, 2022.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAl...

The Superman series continues as Caleb and Isaac finally jump into the first of the Superman comics they're covering, discussing Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's seminal 1998 offering, Superman: For All Seasons. Going through it panel by panel, your hosts take a deep dive into this classic book.    This episode was recorded on Dec. 19th, 2022.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out...

Coming down the pipe just a smidge too late to be fully relevent, we release an episode where Caleb, Eric and Isaac discuss the 2023 best pictuee line up, and to round out this bite sized episode, they cap it off with their thoughts on biopics.    This episode was on Feb. 11th, 2023. 

Picking up the speed on our brand new series on The Fast and The Furious films, we arrive at 2 Fast 2 Furious! What will your pair of 2 homies have to say about this 2 cool sequel? Find out now, yo!   This episode was recorded on Mar. 13th, 2023.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader, or reach out to us on instagram at filmtavern

Come one, Come all to The Novice Elitists Speakeasy as your hosts discuss two recent visits to our local theaters. The first was Isaacs recent visit to a movie theater to view Cocaine Bear, and Caleb broke out his tape recorder, adjustable intimidation lamp, and notepad to cross examine Isaac on the film. But after that, the two settled in to a discussion on the recent Anastasia musical they saw i...

Returning to their Movie's Based on Video Games series, Caleb and Isaac have found themselves taking a step out of the backroom of the bar (aka, the TNE Arcade) and they've found themselves stumbling around a rave on a mysterious Island. And while there, the Daring Duo decided to take a break from the partying so they could watch and discuss Uwe Boll's trash-spectacular, House of the Dead. But bef...

The explosion of TNE Bonus episodes continues, as this time we release the discussion that took place before the group of Isaac, Caleb, and Eric covered True Lies. They discussed their thoughts on the current state of MCU Disney+ shows, as well as Peacemaker, Andor, and more.     This episode was recorded on Nov. 5th, 2022.   Do you know what the title "True Lies" means? Let your hosts know at the...

It's that time again as Caleb and Isaac return yet again for another brand new series, this time turning the podcast spotlight on The Fast and the Furious franchise, starting with the 2001 smash hit, The Fast and the Furious. Will your hosts rush to give this one a thumbs up, or will they hit the NOS and speed to the off ramp of this high octane series? Only one way to find out...▶️   This episode...

Continuing to unearth some of the bonus episodes from early 2022, we arrive at bonus #54 where Eric and Caleb dive deep into their thoughts on the live action Star Wars shows in the Filoniverse, their thoughts on Modern Star Trek, and they also take some time to heap their praises on the brilliant work 2 Entertain did with the Doctor Who dvd restorations. All in all, it's another fun day at the ba...

After more than half a year, and several side trails, the Star Wars crew have finally returned to the next Star Wars film in the original cycle of prequels, this time turning the podcast spotlight on the epic conclusion that is Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Will there be division among their ranks as they look at the last Star Wars film produced under the stewardship of George Lucas? Find out...

Eric once again joins the boys in the bar, and this time it's his turn under the light as Isaac broke out his tape recorder and note pad to dig deep into Eric's thoughts on the recent Black Panther sequel. But on top of that, we also get Isaac's thoughts after finally seeing Top Gun: Maverick.    This episode was recorded Dec. 10th, 2022.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach o...

After a long hiatus, the crew of Johnny, Isaac and Caleb have returned to their long forgotten Resident Evil series, this time to cover the third entry in sequence, titled Resident Evil: Extinction. Will this signal an extinction in your hosts enthusiasm for this series? Or will this be the spark that ignites a more speedy turn around for our next episode? You decide, after you give it a listen! ...

Come one, come all down to The Novice Elitists Speakeasy, as Caleb and Isaac have once again cooked up another bonus episode for you, but this time with a more focused lens then their usual fare. This time they're discussing three movies that your hosts have seen recently, starting with Luca, Isaac's first pick, then stopping off for Caleb's thoughts on the recent Black Panther sequel, and returni...

After a long delay, the crew of Sean, Caleb and Eric return again as a trio to discuss another horror-themed film, this time turning the podcast spotlight on the 2010 South Korean revenge thriller, I Saw the Devil. What will your hosts think of this darkly humorous serial killer tale? Find out now!   This episode was recorded in a bar-side episode on May 6th, 2022.    Email the show  thenoviceelit...

Continuing their discussions on Black Panther, Caleb and Isaac touch back on everybody's favorite topic, this time with the added angle of F.D. Signifier's recent essay on it. They also get some time in discussing Nintendo Switch Games, and a smattering of other topics, such as the semi-recent riot at the Vancouver PNE.    This episode was recorded on Nov. 26th, 2022.    Email the show at thenovic...

Flashing back to some of the left over Halloween Festivities from 2022, the crew of Caleb, Sean, Isaac and Eric came together once again to take a look at another in their Remakes vs. Originals Series, as they discuss 1977's, Suspiria. What will your hosts think as they jump back into the filmography of Dario Argento? Find out now!    This episode was recorded in front of a live bar side audience...

Caleb, Eric, and Isaac returned to the bar prior to taking their trip to visit the Titanic, and while there they discussed a variety of topics, mostly centered around modern Superhero films. The first Black Panther and Black Adam play at the forefront, but they also get in some talk about the upcoming Creed film, and more.   This episode was recorded in front of a live bar-side audience on Nov. 14...

The Superman Retrospective continues as Caleb and Isaac venture into the first feature from the DC Universe Animated Original Movies catalog (talk about a clunky title). So sit back and listen in as they watch and discuss Superman: Doomsday! What will your hosts think of this somewhat divisive entry? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Aug. 15th, 2022.    Email the show at thenoviceelitis...

After nearly a year, Caleb has finally gotten out his duster and apron, and has gone to work cleaning out the TNE Vault. And boy was it filled to the brim with bonus episodes, as always recorded at The famous Novice Elitists Speakeasy. So prepare yourselves folks, because there is going to be a plethora of bonus material coming your way, starting with Caleb and Isaac's discussion from February 202...

The TNE boys have arrived at the beginning of yet another brand new retrospective series for the podcast, this time taking a flash twenty years into the past by discussing the first film in the Underworld series! That's right folks, your boys are taking in the new year by getting back to old promises! And since we've finally started our Underworld series, it seems about time we finally resurrect a...

The trio of Caleb, Isaac, and Eric return yet again to the bar, this time taking a look at the movies we saw over the summer of 2022, as well a smattering of other topics, such as Eric's attendance at one of Sean's famous Murder Mystery Parties, as well our experience with Choose Your Own Adventures Stories.    This episode was a compilation made up from several different recordings starting from...

The Star Wars series continues with another side trail, as Eric, Steve, and Caleb reunite once again to finish off the last three episodes of the Obi-Wan tv series. Find out the epic conclusion of where this show lands in the placement of the Disney+ tv shows. Will your hosts come away more positive now that they've seen how it all ties together? Find out all those answers and more in The Novice E...

Johnny joined Caleb and Isaac at the bar before their recent Detective Pikachu commentary, and while on the topic of card games from their childhood, they have a little pre-discussion centered around all things Yu-Gi-Oh! Caleb is a relative newbie to the franchise, while Johnny and Isaac are enthusiasts of both the card game, and the various tv incarnations of the property. So sit back with your b...

The Novice Elitists Arcade returns yet again to tackle another randomizer pick, this time with the trio of Johnny, Isaac, and Caleb joining forces yet again to discuss the 2019 live action Pokemon film, Detective Pikachu.    This episode was recorded on Nov. 7th, 2022.    Did you like Detective Pikachu? Let your hosts know over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAle...

After another extended hiatus, we finally arrive at Isaac and Caleb's first foray into the next section of our Superman Retrospective, this time focusing our eyes on one the many direct to video animated features starring The Man of Steel. Coming out one year before the official start of the DCAU, how does Superman: Brainiac Attacks stack up 16 years later? Find out in this newest issue of The Nov...