The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #113 (Batman '89 Echoes #1 & Comics We've Been Reading ft. Jason, Caleb & Isaac)

Caleb and Isaac are once again joined by Jason as they take a look at another comic he's brought to the table, as they discuss the first issue of Batman '89: Echoes. And while they're there, they also discuss some of the comics they've been reading lately. 

 

This episode was recorded on Dec. 10th, 2023. 

 

Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

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.

 

Have you enjoyed our sporadically released DC series up to this point? Let your hosts know over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to them on twitter @CalebAlexader

The Big Boss (1971) {Bruce Lee Series}

The Year of the Dragon kicks off with the first official episode as Caleb & Isaac begin their journey covering the Five Bruce Lee films that made him a Martial Arts icon, starting with The Big Boss! Will these humble beginnings convert your hosts to the cult of Bruce Lee's personal mythos? Listen in and find out!

 

This episode was recorded on Jan. 15th, 2024.

 

Do you have a favorite Bruce Lee film? Let your hosts know over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to them on twitter @CalebAlexader

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #119 (The Bruce Lee Series, and The Year of the Dragon Retrospective ft. Isaac & Caleb)

To repeat the description from earlier this week: Come one, come all to the TNE Speakeasy to join your hosts as they once again embark on a new series for the feed! As the title proclaims, it's the Year of the Dragon this year and what better way to honor the occasion then by looking at the man synonymous with the title,  as Caleb and Isaac kick off a series taking a look at the works of Bruce Lee! But more than just that, Isaac has cooked up a much larger and more complicated tapestry of Martial Arts films. What are those you might ask? Listen to the episode and find out!

 

This episode was recorded on Jan. 15, 2024. 

 

Do you have a favorite Martial Arts film you'd like your hosts to check out? Let them know over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Evita (1996)

Come one, come all to the TNE Speakeasy to join your hosts as they once again embark on a new series for the feed! Caleb and Isaac have dipped their toes in the wide world of Musicals, but now for an ongoing series they're joined by Brianna to discuss the first batch of three picks they've selected to kick off the series. Beginning with Brianna's pick, Evita! What will your hosts think of this 1996 film? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on Oct. 2nd, 2023. 

 

Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader 

 

Find more of Brianna's adventures in reading on her joint bookstagram:

https://instagram.com/the.opposites.bookstagram?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

 

Or follow her goodreads account:

https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/31302788-brianna

Piranesi & I Who Have Never Known Men (Book Discussions)

Brianna and Caleb return for another book discussion, but this time taking a different tact than usual. Brianna has cooked up a new recipe for their Book Discussions, with the two of them coming together to discuss their favorite reads of 2023. Brianna choosing I Who Have Never Known Men, and Caleb picking Piranesi. What will they think of each others pick? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on Jan. 19th, 2024. 

 

What was your favorite book of the year? Let your hosts know over at the thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader 

 

Find more of Brianna's adventures in reading on her joint bookstagram:

https://instagram.com/the.opposites.bookstagram?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

 

Or follow her goodreads account:

https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/31302788-brianna

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.

 

Have you enjoyed our long running Superman series so far? Let your hosts know over at thenovicelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

Bonus: Flyin' Solo #3 (Isaac Gives his Thoughts on Transformers: The Last Knight - Abridged Solo Commentary)

The Flyin' Solo series returns to the feed, this time with a retroactive entry as we catch up with Isaac's abridged blind commentary of Transformers: The Last Knight.

 

This episode was recorded on May 20th, 2023.

 

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Transformers: The Last Knight (2017) Commentary

After a long break, Isaac, Eric and Caleb have returned yet again to world of Michael Bay's Transformers, this time for his final bow. Much has been said about Bay's Last Knight, and in this commentary, much more will be said. Will there be divided opinions on this divisive entry? Find out now! 

 

This episode was recorded on May 22nd, 2023. 

 

Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #112 (More Star Wars ’77 Talk ft. Isaac & Caleb)

Following up on our recent discussion of the original Star Wars film, Caleb and Isaac have returned to the bar to pick up some threads that were left dangling due to some behind the scenes difficulties on Isaac's end. But besides the points he missed discussing with the rest of the Star Wars crew, the two also discuss how this film lined up with their Road to Star Wars series. So if you enjoyed our Star Wars episode and want to hear a bit, join us as we finish out the discussion.

 

This episode was recorded on Dec. 4th, 2023.

 

Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader