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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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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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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Superman: ”Apokolips...Now” (1998) Commentary

The Superman Retrospective returns with yet another look at Bruce Timm's 1996 animated series starring the Man of Steel. This time their turning their eyes to the penultimate episode of Season 2, with yet another of Jason's suggested picks. Will the boys enjoy an Apokolips...Now? Only one way to find out...▶️

 

This episode was recorded on Apr. 25th, 2022. 

 

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Superman: ”Speed Demons” (1997) Commentary

After another long delay, the TNE boys return to their DC retrospective, this time taking a brief stop back in Superman: The Animated Series. We're still wearing our Red and Blue Pjs, as we continue with some of the animated tv adventures of the Man of Steel, this time being joined by everybody's favorite speedster, The Flash! So lace up your runners, and secure some bug repelling glasses as we try to keep up with our buds. 

 

This episode was recorded on Feb. 7th, 2022.

 

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Superman: ’The Last Son of Krypton’ [Part 1 - 3] (1997)

After an extended delay, Caleb and Isaac return to their Superman retrospective by covering the last of the Pilotsville section of the journey, this time reviewing The Last Son of Krypton, the three-part serial that kicked off Superman: The Animated Series. Now we know this one isn't technically a pilot, but hey close enough. How does this one hold up when compared against the other three Superman pilots we've done? Find out now!

 

And thanks again to friend of the show Jason, for his help in putting together the selection for these next few Superman shows. And stay tuned folks! We've still got four more stories to cover from this show before we get to the animated movies!

 

This commentary was recorded on Dec. 27th, 2021. 

 

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Supergirl: ”Pilot” (2015) Commentary

The boys from the NE have once again hopped on the Pilotsville Train, and yet again Jason has come aboard to talk about yet another CW superhero show. But instead of continuing our Superman retrospective, this time we're taking a slight side step and take a look at the adventures of Supergirl, over in the 2015 pilot for the recently finished series.

 

This episode was recorded on Nov. 20th, 2021. 

 

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