The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

Finally clearing out the dustiest corner of the TNE Archives, we arrive at the last entry from the 60s range of episodes. This time with Caleb and Eric covering a variety of topics, such as their differing experiences with horror films, including some contention on the recent Invisible Man film, and more. They also waste some more air time debating the anti-woke phenomenon, and how it applies to m...

After a speedy turn around (for this series), the crew of Steve, Sean, Eric, Caleb, and Isaac have reunited once again to discuss the last of the Star Wars prequels on their schedule. And if that's the case, that means they've at Rogue One, the first of the Star Wars Story films! Much has been said about this film since it's release in 2016, and your hosts have already touched on it several times....

Come on, come all to a deluxe version of the THE Speakeasy Bonus episode, where Caleb and Eric dive deep into a number of topics. They discuss the Scream franchise, the impact of aspect ratios on sitcoms, as well as devote a large amount of time debating Kathleen Kennedy's legacy with Star Wars. They also get in their differing thoughts on the concept of Legacy sequels in general, and how that con...

After more than seven months, finally Isaac and Caleb return for the second entry in their Underworld series, this time looking at the follow up from 2006, Underworld: Evolution. Will this sequel hold up better than the sequel of it's sister series, Resident Evil: Apocalypse? Join your hosts to find out!   This episode was recorded on Feb. 4th, 2023.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.co...

Flashing back to the summer of last year, we exhume a bonus episode from the dustiest corner of the TNE Archives, this one from June 4th, 2022. In it, Caleb discusses his (then) ongoing retrospective on the Disaster movie craze of the 1970s, as well as some early thoughts on his Akira Kurosawa retrospective. Eric throws in some (then) current Star Wars and Star Trek talk, rounding out another trip...

Following up on our recent look at Grant Morrison's 12 issue Superman epic, we now turn our attention to the 2011 animated adaption of All-Star Superman. What will the boys think as they jump into the adaption phase of their Superman retrospective.    This episode was recorded on June 19th, 2023.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Continuing the seemingly never ending stream of weekly bonus episodes, we arrive at another discussion with Caleb, Eric and Isaac that took place during their James Cameron series, this one being comprised of the bonus material from the Avatar (2009) discussion. Eric discusses the different styles he's encountered while recording with various hosts over the years, and how that compares with your b...

After more than a two year hiatus, Caleb and Eric return to discuss their third film directed by famed Swedish filmmaker, Ingmar Bergman. This time turning the spotlight on his 1957 journey through the countryside with a man near the end of his life, as he questions the choices he's made and how they've affected the people around him. There's also a touch of surrealism thrown in for good measure....

The Explosion of Bonus releases comes to a bit of a change in direction, as we release a re-upload from Caleb and Eric's other podcast feed discussing movies, Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative. This time releasing the first episode in the resurrection of that feed, with Caleb, Eric, and their frequent collaborator on the Romulans Bearing Gifts feed, Carl. What did they think of the film, only a few w...

Continuing into the second part of their discussion, Isaac and Caleb jump into issues 6 through 12 of this very long discussion. They've still got plenty to say about Grant Morrison's epic tale of Superman's last days, and in particular, they've still got Caleb's favorite issues to get to! What will they think overall? Hit play and find out.   This episode was recorded on Apr. 8th, 2023.   Email t...

The 2023 Speakeasy renaissance continues to rage on, as we reach bonus episode 60, compiled from a number of different discussions. We discuss some of the big horror films from 2022, such as X, Smile, The Black Phone and more. We also discuss the late 80s tv series Monsters, as well as Sean's time attending the Doctor Who convention DFW WhoFest.    This episode was compiled from a number of discus...

The DC Retrospective is back in full force as Caleb and Isaac deliver a two part deep dive into Grant Morrison's All-Star Superman. Going through the story panel by panel, the boys discuss each issue in depth. Will Grant Morrison come off better on this visit under the podcast microscope? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Apr. 8th, 2023.

Caleb and Eric return to the bar to discuss some of the big movies of 2022, centered around Triangle of Sadness, Avatar: The Way of Water, and briefly on the other best picture nominees. They also get around to discussing the Bond franchise, in particular the 80s entries. All in all, it's another fun day at the bar.   This episode was recorded on Apr. 28th, 2023.    Check out Eric over on The Best...

#19 After another long hiatus, the Monster Mash series returns to the TNE feed as Caleb, Isaac and Eric cover yet another entry in Legendary's Monsterverse series, as they watch and discuss the most recent outing of everybody's favorite duo of Giant Monsters, in Godzilla vs. Kong. Which giant monster is our favorite? Only one way to find out...   This episode was recorded on June 12th, 2023.    Em...

It's Friday, and that means it's time for yet another release from the TNE Archives! And for a change of pace, we bring you yet another focused bonus episode, this time with Caleb and Isaac discussing their recent viewings of some tv shows. Isaac discusses his thoughts on the first episode of Firefly, whereas Caleb goes over the first two episodes of the (then) recently released series, The Rings...

Continuing their duology of Columbo episodes, your hosts of Caleb, Isaac, Eric and Sean & Steve (from The Columbo Confab Podcast) jump into their second half of the two, this time shifting gears to Try and Catch Me, featuring a fan favorite murderer. What will your hosts think of this one? Hit play and find out now!   This episode was recorded on Mar. 18th, 2023.   Check out Sean and Eric over...

Caleb and Isaac once again take a trip to the bar for some pre-podcast banter, this time discussing current Star Wars news, the Lord of the Rings books, and also discuss Caleb's recent playthroughs of Resident Evil 5 and 6.     This episode was recorded on April 1st, 2023.   Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

After a minor hiatus, the DC series returns to the podcast feed as Caleb and Isaac pick up another request they received from their youtube channel, as SRstriker6240 has once again asked them to review an episode from the 2004 Batman series. And with that request, they also mark their long awaited return to Pilotsville! Will your hosts be more pleased with this entry? Find out now!   This episode...

Finally clearing out the 50s section of the TNE archive, we arrive at episode 59, where Caleb, Steve, Sean, Isaac and Eric got together after their discussion of The Clone Wars to discuss a variety of topics. Such as the action figures they played with as kids, their thoughts on the supposed "wokeness" in the recent Jurassic Park and Star Wars projects, as well as Caleb's recent viewing of The Gar...

The series covering Video Game Based Movies continues into yet another new avenue, as Johnny joins Isaac & Caleb for yet another horror themed series, this time looking at the 2006 adaption of Silent Hill. Will this survival horror series see a more faithful adaption than a certain other video game based series we've covered? Only one way to find out!   This episode was recorded on May 15th, 2...

Reaching to the deepest, dustiest section of the TNE Archives, we arrive at bonus #55. Recorded all the way back in the summer of 2022, Caleb and Eric discuss some current events from the time, going down the line of the best picture nominees for that year. They also discuss some recent movies they've seen, including Daimajin, and Eric's exploration of the Zatoichi films.    This episode was recor...

The Star Wars crew are back, making their way through the fifth prequel they've encountered on their journey, now with an entirely different team helming the film. George Lucas is out the door, and Kathleen Kennedy is in, as they look at their first entry in the Disney era of the Star Wars saga. What will Steve, Sean, Eric, Isaac & Caleb think of Solo: A Star Wars story? Only one way to find out.....

Caleb and Isaac are back in the bar, and they're also back following a new trend for the podcast, by covering yet another new release film! Due to a big backlog of episodes, this bonus discussion has taken a little longer to make it onto the feed than intended, but now that it finally has it's chance in the sun, listen in as Caleb and Isaac discuss John Wick: Chapter 4. And tune in the future, whe...

Caleb and Isaac return with yet another new release film, although this one coming out several months after the films release. And on top of that, it also marks a return to the movies based on video game series! So join your hosts as they discuss one of the highest grossing films of the year (so far), with The Super Mario Bros. Movie! The film that will hopefully lead to many better video game bas...

Finally finding its way out of the TNE Archives, we present a speakeasy formed from the bonus material from our Suspiria episode. The group spend some time discussing Doctor Who news current to the time of release, and Sean and Steve's potential career in Mukbang videos. They also take about some video game things, and a smattering of other topics. All and all, it's just another fun day at the bar...