The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

Caleb and Isaac return for their final entry in the 2024 edition of The Sea Shanties of Horror. This time instead of recording at the bar, the two took a pause on their brief Island vacation, as the discuss The Slayer! Will they end their series on a high point, or will The Slayer slay them in their way out?! Don't stop that dial, join them as they find out "Is it a nightmare? Or is it...The Slaye...

The Sea Shanties of Horror continues into its third entry, as Caleb and Isaac take a look at the recently released film, The King Tide. This time treading some closer waters in this Canadian horror-drama about an Island town that find a little girl with the power to heal their ills. How will they cope when her power stops working? Watch the film first (cause we're going to spoil it here) then come...

The Sea Shanties of Horror Part II continues into it's sophomore entry, as Caleb and Isaac set their sails for Japan, as they take a look at one of the most unique films they've covered thus far on the podcast. Horrors of Malformed Men is something that has to be seen to be believed, and your hosts would recommend watching it before listening to this dicussion. But if you've seen it, join your hos...

Halloween is just around the corner, and the boys from the NE are getting back into the festive spirit by resurrecting a series that first appeared on the feed all the way back during Halloween 2020. That's right folks, Caleb has once again been hard at work over his witches' cauldron to put together four more sea themed horror films for The Sea Shanties of Horror Part II! In order to hear the ful...

The Year of the Dragon soars back onto the TNE feed, as Caleb and Isaac dive into their second entry in their Chuck Norris series, A Force of One. After their previous entry, will this one bring us back into the martial arts realm, or give us another odd hybrid? Join your hosts to find out!   This episode was recorded on Sept. 1st, 2024.    Are you enjoying the Chuck Norris series? Let your hosts...

Caleb and Isaac are back in the bar to discuss the news of a third Incredibles film, as well as the current state of super hero films.    This episode was recorded on Aug. 13th, 2024.   Are you excited for the next Incredibles film? Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader 

The Oltra-Violent A-Rated Basement returns to the TNE feed, with yet another entry that doesn't really fit the criteria for this show. Finding themselves yet again in a spot to pull out a short OVA, Caleb selected this one based more on the runtime than it's suitability for this series. Will they still find something to like in this 1987 OVA? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Jan. 22nd,...

With the coming arrival of Transformers One, it seemed like it was finally time for your trio of hosts to break out their next Transformers entry, with the 2018 film Bumblebee! But strap in folks, because due to multiple comedies of error, your hosts deliver a much more loose commentary than usual, perfect for our Transformers up to this point!   This episode was recorded on July 8th, 2024.    Ema...

Digging back into the TNE Archives we pull out an episode from last year where Isaac and Caleb discuss two (then) recent releases, with Gran Turismo (2023) and Jawan. They also spiral off into a discussion of Indian Cinema in general.    This episode was recorded on Nov. 11th, 2023.   Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader 

The Star Wars Crew returns for their fourth visit to the world of everybody's favorite frumpy detective, Columbo! This time looking at Negative Reaction, featuring musical magnate, Dick Van Dyke!    This episode was recorded on June 22nd, 2024.    Email the show at  thenoviceelitists@gmail.com  or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader    Check out Sean and Eric on The Best Picture Podcast.  Th...

The Jedi Council is back in session in this collection of "cut bits" discussing a variety of topics including the history of Chippendale Dancers, The Blue Snaggletooth story by Steve, other Star Wars action figures, and more.   Email the show at  thenoviceelitists@gmail.com  or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader    Check out Sean and Eric on The Best Picture Podcast.  The Best Picture Podca...

The Year of the Dragon series returns for the second half of the series, as Isaac and Caleb jump into their first Chuck Norris entry (barring The Way of the Dragon), as they look at his second starring feature, Good Guys Wear Black. What will your hosts think of this one? Press play and find out!   This episode was recorded Aug. 4th, 2024.    And follow Caleb and Isaac on their other feed, Bending...

The diligent workers at the TNE archive continue to dig out some of the old bonus episodes, this one another composite from several recordings with Steve, Sean, Isaac, Eric and Caleb. They discuss the Frau Blucher scene from Young Frankenstein, who they think has done a better job running Star Wars, and many more wonderful topics.   Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us...

Caleb and Isaac return to the Year of the Dragon to tie up a loose end from the Bruce Lee series by covering Fist of Legend, the official remake of the classic Bruce Lee film, Fist of Fury. After unanimously declaring that as their favorite Bruce Lee film, will they be able to separate their feelings for that film and enjoy this famed Jet Li classic? Join us as we jump into it!   This episode was...

The Speakeasy takes a turn to a semi-Pilotsville tie-in, as Caleb gives his thoughts on the first episode of the brand new Batman animated series, Batman: Caped Crusader! Isaac is back with his pen and paper to interview Caleb on his thoughts, and the two try to stay on topic as they derail to other DC related discussions.   This episode was recorded on Aug. 11th, 2024.    If you'd like to recomme...

The Star Wars crew have once again assembled to step away from a Galaxy Far Far Away, as they hop back to covering some more Columbo!    This episode was recorded on June 22nd, 2024.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader    Check out Sean and Eric on The Best Picture Podcast.  The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory As well as their other...

With a new month ahead of us, it's time for the boys from the NE to kick off yet another new series! They've recruited Sean to join them as they go through a list of five disaster movies from the 70s, kicking it off with one of the most well remembered entries of that beloved wave of films, with The Poseidon Adventure!   This episode was recorded on May 6th, 2024.    Check out Sean over on The Bes...

Finally seeing the light of day, back in May Caleb and Isaac recorded their thoughts on the most recent entry in the Monsterverse, two months after the film released. And now, four months after it released, we hope you enjoy this brief stop back in the world of Godzilla.    This episode was recorded on May 28th, 2024.    Email the show at  thenoviceelitists@gmail.com  or reach out to us on twitter...

Caleb and Isaac have resurrected yet another dormant series as they've purchased their tickets for their next trip to Pilotsville! This time arriving at the first episode of the second Star Trek series, Beyond the Farthest Star! And if you enjoy this episode and would like some more Star Trek podcasting in your diet, you can find Caleb, Eric, Carl, Sean (and hopefully one day, Isaac!) on the Romul...

Our editors here at the Novice Elitists Headquarters have once again been out in force clearing out the TNE archives, this time digging deep to the oldest one we have left from 2023. In it, Eric, Isaac and Caleb discuss a wide scope of topics, such as the recent Star Wars shows, Interstellar and a potential Christmas series to come.    This episode was recorded mostly on Oct. 16th, 2023.    Email...

Brianna and Caleb are back for their mid year Book Discussion, this time taking a spoiler filled look at the fourth novel by acclaimed Canadian author Mona Awad. Blending horror and fairy tale, Rouge tells the story of a woman's beauty obsession leading down a dark and twisted road, filled with fun strange turns, and creepy characters, both your hosts give a hearty recommendation to check this out...

Isaac and Caleb are back in the bar, as Isaac still has a few loose threads hanging from our discussion on The Empire Strikes Back. So join your pair of hosts as they go over their lingering thoughts in this bite sized edition of the TNE Speakeasy.    This episode was recorded on April 29th, 2024.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader    And...

The Star Wars Redux series roars its way back onto the TNE feed as Sean, Steve and Eric once again Join Caleb and Isaac to discuss some more Star Wars, this time looking at The Empire Strikes Back! But apart from the usual Jedi Council, there's a new a voice joining the group, as Carl makes his debut on this feed! A long time host on sister feeds, Romulans Bearing Gifts and Doctor Who: Mostly Harm...

Isaac and Caleb are back in the Basement, this time with Caleb's next OVA pick, Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01. But if you're expecting an Otra-Violent Entry this time around, eh, not so much. But your hosts still have some fun talking about another 80s OVA, and we hope you'll join us as we watch and discuss it.  You can find a free copy here: https://youtu.be/PUi6RPZv7hw?si=9zP9lrVggzN3eq_E   This epi...

Rounding out the series in rather quick succession, Caleb and Isaac are back for their final entry in the Underworld series, as they jump ahead four years to Underworld: Blood Wars. After finding themselves a bit underwhelmed with the efforts in Awakening, will this sequel redirect the series in a better direction? Or will it lead to a Blood War between your hosts and this movie? Find out now!   T...