The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

Caleb and Isaac are back behind the bar, as the two discuss a plethora of topics, mostly centered around new release films in 2024! They first kick things off by touching back on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, before Caleb discusses several horror films he's seen this year, including Late Night with the Devil and Immaculate. He also briefly talks about Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, b...

The Underworld series continues it's re-Awakening on the TNE feed, as Isaac and Caleb finally get a sequel to Underworld: Evolution! It's been 6 years since we last followed the adventures of Selene and Michael, and a lot has changed this time around. Will your hosts come away happy with this semi-reboot? Only one way to find out...▶️   This episode was recorded on Jan. 15th, 2024.   Email the sho...

Isaac and Caleb are back on the beat for the Underworld series, this time kicking off our return by taking a look at the 2011 bridging short film, Underworld: Endless War. A three part anthology short that serves as a mini tale of Selene's past, and as a prequel for the upcoming duology of Underworld: Awakening and Blood Wars. What will your hosts think of this 17 minute long short? Find out now!...

Isaac and Caleb are back in the bar to discuss yet another new release film from 2024, this time taking a look at Sony's latest Superhero flop, Madame Web. Only Caleb has seen the film, so Isaac is once again breaking out his trusty note pad and pen, as he interviews Caleb on the film.   This episode was recorded on Mar. 26th, 2024.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to...

Caleb and Isaac break new ground for the podcast by recording, for the first time, on location in Caleb's car! After the past year of covering more and more new release films, the two had been wanting to get back to an old tradition of discussing new release films just after seeing them, sitting in the theater parking lot. So if you've seen the film, tune in for their spoiler discussion! If not, t...

Following up on this Monday's review of Aliens: Newt's Tale, Caleb thought it'd be a good time to check out another piece of Aliens media he'd been meaning to get to, by checking out Aliens: Phalanx! The 2020 standalone novel in the long running Aliens book series. Isaac once again has his trusty note pad, and series of questions.    This episode was recorded on Jan 11th, 2024.   Are you fan of th...

The Alien franchise has landed back under the podcast spotlight, but maybe not in the way most would expect. Isaac has brought another of his picks to put forward, and this time it's taking a look at the 1992 Dark Horse comic, Newt's Tale. Supposedly Newt's personal story of surviving the Hadley's Hope incident. What will Caleb and Isaac think of this one? Find out now!   This episode was recorded...

Isaac and Caleb are back in the bar, this time with Caleb interviewing Isaac on his (then) recent viewing of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. What did he think of this sequel to a movie that he didn't watch? Did it stand enough on it's own to get a recommend? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Jan. 9th, 2024.   Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Cal...

#22 Isaac, Caleb and Eric are back on the track of the Monster Mash, this time taking a look at the wacky and wild days of the early 70s as they discuss Godzilla vs. Hedorah!    This episode was recorded on Apr. 15th, 2024.   Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or 

Caleb and Isaac round out the first quarter of The Year of the Dragon by tackling the last (and semi-last) project by acclaimed actor/director, Bruce Lee.  First by taking a look at the forty minutes of footage that remains from his unfinished version of the film, then the 1978 composite feature put together by Robert Clouse. What will your host think of these two films? Find out now!   This episo...

Isaac and Caleb are back in the bar, this time discussing an assortment of topics around Sci-Fi in film! They discuss their favorite sci-fi films of 2010s, covering a wide variety of films from that era. They also discuss the impact of the Internet on modern culture, and more!   This episode was recorded on Sept. 25th, 2023.   Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twi...

After a long time in hibernation, the video game series roars it's way back on to the feed as Isaac and Caleb return to closeout the House of the Dead films! After coming away with some cheesy fun with Uwe Boll's adaptation of the Saga game series, now we take a look at the lesser remembered sequel. Will your hosts come away with more so bad it's good fun, or will this be the first out and out sti...

Caleb and Isaac are back in the basement for yet another OVA, this time taking a look at the 1994 adaptation of the highly successful manga, Baki Grappler! What will your hosts think of this entry? And will this earn it's place in the Oltra Violent A-Rated Basement? Find out now!   And watch along with us at: Grappler Baki The Ultimate Fighter OVA) (youtube.com)   This episode was recorded on Augu...

The TNE Speakeasy returns with another composite episode, with a mix of recordings of Caleb, Eric, and Isaac. This time with them discussing Star Wars television, such as Asoka, the Clone Wars and more. They also discuss what makes for a good adapation, and Eric's thoughts on Netflix's One Piece live action series. They also discuss the strangeness of the Godzilla franchise, and more!   This episo...

The Bruce Lee series continues into it's penultimate entry, as Isaac and Caleb arrive at potentially the most famous film in his career. What are your thoughts on Enter the Dragon? Let your hosts know over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader   This episode was recorded on Apr. 8th, 2024. 

Caleb and Isaac are back in the bar to discuss some more wrestling, this time taking a look at the biggest event in the wrestling world so far, Wrestlemania 40! Isaac has his pen and note pad, as he interviews Caleb on his thoughts on every match on the cards for Night 1 and 2, and in particular, the two main events. Did he come away happy with this years Wrestlemania? Spoilers: L.A. Knight, Yeah!...

Isaac and Caleb return for the third entry in their series covering the five martial arts films by Bruce Lee, this time looking at Lee's directorial debut, The Way of the Dragon. And to add an extra teaser on top, we also get our first look at the star of the second leg of our journey through The Year of the Dragon, as Chuck Norris marks his first appearance on the podcast!   This episode was reco...

Digging into the deepest, most dustiest section of the TNE Archives, we present to you the nearly lost Bonus #96. In it your hosts discuss their thoughts on Video Game Remasters, and their favorite entries there. They also debate what format to take for their upcoming retrospective on films based on Marvel Properties. And to round it out, a first on the podcast, they give a mini-review of their (t...

Caleb and Isaac round out their unofficial series covering anime car films (and Gunsmith Cats), but taking a look at one of the greatest car films ever made. Redline has become a cult favorite since it's release in 2009, and your hosts have plenty to say about this adrenaline fueled feature. What are your thoughts on the film? Let your hosts know over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to...

Caleb and Isaac are back in the bar, this time discussing the 2023 release by Hayao Miyazaki, The Boy and the Heron. Much ink has been spilled on the film since it's release several months back, and I'm sure many reels of audio tape was printed. But shortly after the release, your hosts joined the ranks by discussing their thoughts on it. And now that the episode is finally getting it's chance in...

Caleb and Isaac are back in the Basement, this time following up on the discussion from last week, by taking a look at the semi-sequel, as we continue the adventures of Rally Vincent (Bean Bandits Partner from the previous film) as she goes through the trials and tribulations as a Gunsmith in 90s Chicago. What will your hosts think of Gunsmith Cats? Hit play and find out!   This episode was record...

It's spring cleaning here on The Novice Elitists feed, and in lieu of the season, we've got on our best rubber gloves and aprons, and we're doing our best to clear out the TNE archives! Every year it seems the dust builds up and hides away certain entries, and boy we do have some old ones to get to, but before we get to those, let's first take a look at Bonus #109 where your hosts discuss the box...

Caleb and Isaac continue their streak of OVA's, by returning with potentially the darkest entry in the Oltra Violent A-Rated Basement, by looking at the 1989 car centric OVA, Riding Bean! And oh boy did your hosts have fun talking about this. From slick speedsters, potentially superhero drivers, and lots of blood-balloon humans, this one's got it all folks!   And if you'd like to watch the film pr...

It's yet again time for another new release movie discussion in the bar, and this time Caleb and Isaac's thoughts are hitting the feed while the movie is still playing on your cinema screens! Dune: Part Two has taken the world (and the box office) by storm, and everyone and their grandma has something to say about it. But what about your hosts? Caleb is a longtime fan of the Dune books, and has be...

#21 The Monster Mash series rounds out to a new milestone, as Isaac, Eric and Caleb finish out their first era in the Godzilla canon as they cover their last entry from Legendary's Monsterverse, at least until next week when the new entry drops...but hey, it's still something! And to add to the occasion, this also finishes out their impromptu retrospective on the career of Gareth Edwards. What wil...