Episodes
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Suspiria (2018)
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Come one, come all to the beginning of The Novice Elitists' Halloween Spooktacular Series, as Caleb and Isaac embark on the first of the five horror offerings they've got lined up for this year. Beginning with the second of our Remakes vs. Originals entry for this year, as they discuss the remake of Suspiria. And once again joining the crew, Sean and Eric have returned to the bar to join in on the horror fun. What will your hosts think of this one? Find out now!
This episode was recorded on June 10th, 2023.
Check out Sean and Eric over on The Best Picture Podcast.
The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory
As well as their other show, The 1001 Movies Podcast:
https://1001moviespodcast.libsyn.com/
And check out Sean and Steve on their other podcast, The Cabot Cove Confab Podcast:
https://thecabotcoveconfab.libsyn.com/
And listen to more of Caleb and Eric on Romulan's Bearing Gifts:
Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Director
And Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway
https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com/
And follow Eric on twitter @Bullitt33
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
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 modern movies vs. older ones. But apart from the tired ground of conversation, they also discuss Eric's love of Cobra Kai.
This episode was recorded on July 28th, 2023.
Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) (Redux)
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
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. But how will the conversation go now that the time has finally come to review it? Find out now!
This episode was recorded on Aug. 13th, 2023.
Check out Sean and Eric on The Best Picture Podcast.
The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory
As well as their other show, The 1001 Movies Podcast:
https://1001moviespodcast.libsyn.com/
And check out Sean and Steve on their other podcast, The Cabot Cove Confab Podcast:
https://thecabotcoveconfab.libsyn.com/
And listen to more of Caleb and Eric's ramblings on their Star Trek podcast, Romulan's Bearing Gifts:
Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Director
And on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway
https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com
And follow Eric on twitter @Bullitt33
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
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 connects to Kennedy's tenure running Lucasfilm.
This episode was recorded on Mar. 27th, 2023.
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Underworld: Evolution (2006) Commentary
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
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.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
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 to the bar in our second from last episode in the #60s range.
Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader
Monday Sep 11, 2023
All-Star Superman (2011) Commentary
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
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
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
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 boys from the NE. They also touch on some Doctor Who news, and more in this exciting trip to the bar.
This episode was recorded on Nov. 28th, 2022.
Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader
Check out Eric over on The Best Picture Podcast.
The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory
As well as other shows, such as The 1001 Movies Podcast:
https://1001moviespodcast.libsyn.com/
And Romulan's Bearing Gifts:
Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Directory
And follow Eric on twitter @Bullitt33
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Wild Strawberries (1957)
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
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. How will this film stack up against the prior two films your hosts reviewed? Find out now!
This long delayed episode was recorded on Feb. 15th, 2023.
Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @calebalexader
Check out Eric over on The Best Picture Podcast.
The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory
As well as other shows, such as The 1001 Movies Podcast:
https://1001moviespodcast.libsyn.com/
And Romulan's Bearing Gifts:
Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Directory
And follow Eric on twitter @Bullitt33
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Bonus: Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) [ProgNeg Cutaway]
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
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 weeks after it's release? Find out now!
This episode was originally recorded April 5th, 2021.
Check out Eric over on The Best Picture Podcast.
The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory
As well as other shows, such as The 1001 Movies Podcast:
https://1001moviespodcast.libsyn.com/
And Romulan's Bearing Gifts:
Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Directory
And follow Eric on twitter @Bullitt33