The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned (1980) {Marvel Anime Oddballs}

The Marvel retrospective explodes on the TNE feed, as Caleb and Isaac kick off their Anime Oddballs series! Before Howard the Duck kicked down the doors to theatrical Marvel releases, tv movies ruled the roost for capturing everybody's favorite Marvel heroes in motion. But is Tomb of Dracula anyone's favorite? Join your hosts as they discuss the 1980 anime adaption, and begin our multi-year retrospective on every film based on Marvel comics.

 

This episode was recorded on Jun. 17th, 2024.

 

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #136 (Introducing the Marvel Retrospective ft Isaac & Caleb)

Isaac and Caleb are back in the bar, following up on the trend of introducing a brand new series in it's own standalone special. Long in the annuals of TNE history, has Isaac bemoaned the direction of the MCU, and Marvel films in general, but due to his 10 year long Embargo, the last one he saw was in 2018. How does he feel at the prospect of not just revisiting his dreaded MCU, but also digging into the depths of all the films adapted from Marvel works? Find out now in this episode, Introducing our Marvel Retrospective! 

 

And tune in on Monday for the first proper episode in that series, Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned!

 

 

An Eye for an Eye (1981) {Chuck Norris Series}

Caleb and Isaac continue their Year of the Dragon, as they take a look at their penultimate entry in the Chuck Norris series, An Eye for an Eye! After enjoying the last two films, will there be more division on this next entry? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on Oct. 12th, 2024.

 

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The Octogon (1980) {Chuck Norris Series}

Halloween has come and gone, and now it's time for Isaac and Caleb to get back to their Year of the Dragon series, this time taking a look at the third entry in their Chuck Norris series, The Octogon! Will they enjoy this one as much as A Force of One? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on Sept. 22nd, 2024.

 

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Scary Godmother: The Revenge of Jimmy (2005) Commentary

The TNE Halloween Season comes to a close as Isaac and Caleb follow up on Isaac's Halloween pick from last year, by covering the sequel to Scary Godmother's Halloween Spooktacular! The Revenge of Jimmy soared to our tv screens back in the fall of 2005, and now nearly 20 years later, your hosts watch and discuss it. Have you seen either of these two films? Let us know over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

 

This episode was recorded on Oct. 5th, 2024. 

 

And if you want to watch the movie along with us, check it out here: https://youtu.be/tkw8xF8sbgM?si=mgvn1IJX2OpoXsxV

 

Have a happy Halloween from your boys of the NE.

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #135 (New Tomb Raider Remasters, Alien Isolation Sequel, and More Video Game Talk ft. Isaac & Caleb)

Caleb and Isaac return to the bar to discuss some big news in the video game world, discussing the announcement of a sequel to Alien: Isolation, and the news of another set of Tomb Raider remasters hitting stores in February. They also discuss other remasters they'd like to see, and more.

 

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The Slayer (1982)

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 Slayer!"

 

This episode was recorded on Aug. 13th, 2024.

 

Do you have any suggestions for a Sea Shanties of Horror vol. 3? Or perhaps another horror-themed series? Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to your hosts on twitter @Calebalexader

 

 

The King Tide (2024)

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 back and join your hosts as they discuss it. 

 

This episode was recorded on Aug. 11th, 2024.

 

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Horrors of Malformed Men (1969)

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 hosts as they discuss this bonkers piece of 60s cinema.

 

This episode was recorded on Aug. 10th, 2024. 

 

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Sea Fever (2020)

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 full line up, you'll have to wait until the end of the podcast, but before we get there, join Caleb and Isaac as they discuss a film that released in 2020, with Sea Fever. 

 

This episode was recorded on Aug. 5th, 2024.

 

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*Music Credits:

"Halloween Orchestra Creepy" by Infraction

https://youtu.be/4j4nM22sjD0?si=dyWlfdINyvGBXInk

"The Witch Doctor" (1961) - The Alvin Show