The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

Superman vs. The Elite (2012) Commentary

The long running DC retrospective continues it's Superman run, as Caleb and Isaac close the book on What's so Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way? by covering it's animated film counterpart, Superman vs. The Elite. The boys have a long history at this point having issues with the short length of these DC animated films, but will the equation change now that they're adapting a single issue rather than a graphic novel? Join your hosts as they wade through this 2012 film and find out.

 

This episode was recorded July 31st, 2023.

 

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Superman: What's So Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way (2001) (Panel by Panel Discussion)

After a long delay, Caleb and Isaac are back on the Superman beat to cover the next two-part entry on the feed as they look at Superman vs. The Elite and the comic that inspired it. What's So Funny About Truth, Justice and the American Way marks the first time writer Joe Kelly gets a chance under the podcast spotlight, so listen in as the boys discuss his take on everybody's favorite flying boy scout.

 

This episode was recorded on July 22nd, 2023.

 

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All-Star Superman (2011) Commentary

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. 

 

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The Batman: The Bat in the Belfry (2004) Commentary

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 was recorded on Feb. 27th, 2023.

 

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The Flash (2023)

The TNE Boys are back on the DC train, this time taking another look at a new release film, as they tackle the long delayed (and controversy fraught) culmination of the DCEU as they discuss the 2023 film, The Flash. What will they think of a movie that's already failed at the box office, and with the critics?

Spoilers, it might not be what you expect. 

 

This episode was recorded on June 29th, 2023. 

 

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Superman: For All Seasons (1998) (Panel By Panel Review)

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. 

 

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Superman: Doomsday (2007) Commentary

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. 

 

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Superman: Brainac Attacks (2006) Commentary

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: Brainac Attacks stack up 16 years later? Find out in this newest issue of The Novice Elitists Presents: BrainAmaniacs.

 

This episode was recorded on July 18th, 2022.

 

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Black Adam (2022)

Caleb and Isaac return for yet another review on a newly released film! But unlike the usual short reviews we do for our bonus reviews, Caleb and Isaac dig deep into the film with their memories still freshly intact. Will the boys use this film as a jumping off point to discuss the current state of the MCU? And will Isaac enjoy a newly released super hero film? Find out all these questions and more in this brand new edition of The Novice Elitists' Present: Shazam! Now We're Super Podcasters!

 

This episode was recorded on Oct. 24th, 2022.

 

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Superman: TAS: ”Little Girl Lost” (1998) Commentary

The Superman Retrospective continues with Caleb and Isaac following up on their semi-recent review of Apokolips Now, with Little Girl Lost! Not only is this the finale to season two of Superman: The Animated Series, but it's also the final episode of the TV section of our retrospective. So get your copy of the episode set up and join us as we dive into our next adventure with The Man of Steel.

 

This episode was recorded on June 25th, 2022. 

 

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