The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

The Transformers: "The Search for Alpha Trion"

Isaac and Eric are back in the bar to officially kick off their retooled Transformers series! But rather than starting off with one of the films, they're turning to their eye to the series that kicked it all off by covering two episodes from the original Transformers series! The first of which we present now, with "The Search for Alpha Trion."

 

This episode was recorded on Nov. 18th, 2024. 

 

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The Quest for Camelot (1998)

Another milestone has been crossed as Caleb and Isaac return to the bar to discuss another 90s animated film, as Isaac continues his tradition of pulling out animated childhood favorites to celebrate the arrival of another 100 episode marker. That's right folks, we have arrived at number 300! Will The Quest for Camelot live up to Isaac's 20 year old memories, and how will Caleb react coming to this one for a first? Don't walk! But Fly to that dial to press play!

 

This episode was recorded on Nov. 23rd, 2024.

 

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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) Commentary

Isaac and Caleb return to the TNE Arcade for yet another film based on a video game property, and this time it's a game series neither have ever played! Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time debuted in theaters to a resounding shrug. Will your hosts find something worth remembering in this semi-forgotten film, or will it join the ranks of discarded trash on the arcade floor? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on Mar. 3rd, 2024.

 

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #137 (Transformers One ft. Eric & Isaac)

Isaac and Eric are in the bar just the two of them, and Isaac begins his secret plan to restart the Transformers retrospective, as The Transformers Redux series! But before he can get to that, first he corners Eric in the bar and interviews him on his (then) recent viewing of Transformers One. What did he think on a first viewing? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on Oct. 28th, 2024.

 

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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.

 

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

 

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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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