The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

Alita: Battle Angel (2019) {James Cameron Stragglers}

The James Cameron Stragglers Series rounds out to its penultimate series, as Caleb, Eric and Isaac arrive at the 2019 film he produced and wrote, Alita: Battle Angel! And since this one is tied into cybernetics and robotics, they brought along the Robominister himself, Carl to join them as they discuss how this adaptation stacks up in the filmographies of James Cameron and director of the film, Robert Rodriguez. What will they think of this one? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on Nov. 16th, 2025. 

 

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Battle Angel Alita (1993 OVA)

With the James Cameron Stragglers series nearing it's conclusion, that means Alita: Battle Angel is about to hit the TNE feed! But before we get to that film, Isaac and Caleb are once again paying off old debt by fulfilling their promise to first cover the 1993 OVA, Battle Angel Alita! And this is a tie in to our James Cameron series, they've tagged in Eric to join in the basement as they discuss this iconic OVA.

 

This episode was recorded on Nov. 2nd, 2025. 

Dark Angel: "Pilot" (2000) {James Cameron Stragglers}

The return of the Cameron series continues into it's most obscure vein yet, as Isaac, Eric and Caleb look back on a mostly forgotten venture by old Double J Jeff Cameron, as they discuss the tv pilot for Dark Angel. What's this? An unexpected return of the pilotsville series?! What will your hosts think of this one? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on Nov. 2nd, 2025. 

 

 

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #151 (Lance Henriksen, OVAs and Local Drinks ft. Eric, Caleb & Isaac)

The Cameron Series rolls along, but in between recordings the trio of Isaac, Eric and Caleb take a break to discuss some of more pressing matters, such as the pros and cons of different heights, local drinks they like, their thoughfs on can openers, and more! Caleb also brings out his pitch fork to gives some pokes to his old pal Lance Henriksen, and they also learn Eric's history with OVAs. All in all, it's just another fun day in the bar.

 

This episode was recorded on July 21st, 2025.

 

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Strange Days (1995) {James Cameron Stragglers}

The boys are back to continue into the second leg of the James Cameron Stragglers series as they discuss the 1995 film, Strange Days! Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, and co-written by Cameron, even though this one was not directed by our boy Jimmy C, his finger prints are smudged all over this one. What will Isaac, Eric and Caleb think of this underseen tech-noir thriller? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on Sept. 1st, 2025. 

King Kong (1976) Commentary

#25 The Monster Mash series returns for it's next entry as Caleb, Isaac and Eric jump into King Kong (1976) to see how Dino De Laurentis and John Guillermin handle the classic story. What will your hosts think of this often derided mid 70s epic? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on June 29th, 2025.

 

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Mona the Vampire: "Attack of the Living Scarecrow/The Robot Babysitter" (1999)

Isaac and Caleb are back in the bar for the final outing in their 2025 Halloween Spectacular! There's trouble in the speakeasy as Caleb is too drunk to tend bar, and the Halloween patrons are getting a bit out of hand. Will watching and discussing Isaac's Halloween pick ease their spirits? And will anyone help them with these out of control customers?!

Join your hosts and find out, as they discuss the first episode of Mona the Vampire!

 

This episode was recorded on Sept. 7th, 2025 (imagine it's Halloween!)

 

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Return of the Living Dead (1985)

The Halloween Season is entering it's final leg, and before Isaac's Halloween spectacular can get it's chance in the autumn sun, first the boys have to finish up Caleb's Screaming with a Smile series, with Return of the Living Dead! 

 

This episode was recorded on Oct. 5th, 2025. 

 

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Fright Night (1985)

Screaming with a Smile slides into it's third entry as Caleb and Isaac return to the bar with the 1985 vampire classic, Fright Night! Will there be some chuckles with the chills in this one? And how will Richard Edlunds effects stack up against what we've already seen this Halloween? Hit play and find out!

 

This episode was recorded on Sept. 21st, 2025. 

Chopping Mall (1986)

Caleb and Isaac continue their Halloween festivities as they look at the second part of their Screaming with a Smile series, Chopping Mall! Long in the annuals of TNE history has Caleb promised to cover this episode, and because of this pick not only answering those promises, but it's also the first taste of Roger Corman on this feed, your hosts decided they couldn't do this one as a duo and have brought on some special guests! Not only are Sean and Eric in tow for this one, but Carl has one again graced the speakeasy to discuss some robo-fun. Join your hosts as they dive into this hoot of a fun a time.

 

This episode was recorded on August 23rd, 2025. 

 

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And Join Isaac are Eric as they go through the Tron series over on the Prognosis Negative feed:

Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative

Check out Sean, Eric and Isaac as the trio of hosts on The Best Picture Podcast. 

The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory

 

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, Carl 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

 

And follow Caleb and Isaac on their other feed, Bending the Elements:

Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast | The Novice Elitists (podbean.com)