The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #127 (More Empire Strikes Back Talk ft. Isaac & Caleb)

Isaac and Caleb are back in the bar, as Isaac still has a few loose threads hanging from our discussion on The Empire Strikes Back. So join your pair of hosts as they go over their lingering thoughts in this bite sized edition of the TNE Speakeasy. 

 

This episode was recorded on April 29th, 2024. 

 

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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) (Redux)

The Star Wars Redux series roars its way back onto the TNE feed as Sean, Steve and Eric once again Join Caleb and Isaac to discuss some more Star Wars, this time looking at The Empire Strikes Back! But apart from the usual Jedi Council, there's a new a voice joining the group, as Carl makes his debut on this feed! A long time host on sister feeds, Romulans Bearing Gifts and Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway. What will your hosts have to say about the film widely hailed as the best entry in the series? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on April 28th, 2024.

 

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

 

Check out Sean and Eric on The Best Picture Podcast. 

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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, 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

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And follow Eric on twitter @Bullitt33

 

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Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01 (1987) Commentary

Isaac and Caleb are back in the Basement, this time with Caleb's next OVA pick, Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01. But if you're expecting an Otra-Violent Entry this time around, eh, not so much. But your hosts still have some fun talking about another 80s OVA, and we hope you'll join us as we watch and discuss it. 

You can find a free copy here:

https://youtu.be/PUi6RPZv7hw?si=9zP9lrVggzN3eq_E

 

This episode was recorded on Nov. 19th, 2023. 

 

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Underworld: Blood Wars (2016) Commentary

Rounding out the series in rather quick succession, Caleb and Isaac are back for their final entry in the Underworld series, as they jump ahead four years to Underworld: Blood Wars. After finding themselves a bit underwhelmed with the efforts in Awakening, will this sequel redirect the series in a better direction? Or will it lead to a Blood War between your hosts and this movie? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on Feb. 4th, 2024.

 

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #124 (Late Night with the Devil, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and Upcoming Movies in 2024 ft. Isaac & Caleb)

Caleb and Isaac are back behind the bar, as the two discuss a plethora of topics, mostly centered around new release films in 2024! They first kick things off by touching back on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, before Caleb discusses several horror films he's seen this year, including Late Night with the Devil and Immaculate. He also briefly talks about Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, before the two branch off into upcoming releases in the later half of 2024. 

 

This episode was recorded on Apr. 1st, 2024. 

 

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Underworld: Awakening (2012) Commentary

The Underworld series continues it's re-Awakening on the TNE feed, as Isaac and Caleb finally get a sequel to Underworld: Evolution! It's been 6 years since we last followed the adventures of Selene and Michael, and a lot has changed this time around. Will your hosts come away happy with this semi-reboot? Only one way to find out...▶️

 

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

 

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Underworld: Endless War (2011 Short Film)

Isaac and Caleb are back on the beat for the Underworld series, this time kicking off our return by taking a look at the 2011 bridging short film, Underworld: Endless War. A three part anthology short that serves as mini tale of Selene's past, and as a mini prequel for the upcoming duology of Underworld: Awakening and Blood Wars. What will your hosts think of this 17 minute long short? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on Jan. 13th, 2024. 

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #122 (Madame Web ft. Isaac & Caleb)

Isaac and Caleb are back in the bar to discuss yet another new release film from 2024, this time taking a look at Sony's latest Superhero flop, Madame Web. Only Caleb has seen the film, so Isaac is once again breaking out his trusty note pad and pen, as he interviews Caleb on the film.

 

This episode was recorded on Mar. 26th, 2024. 

 

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) (Spoiler Discussion)

Caleb and Isaac break new ground for the podcast by recording, for the first time, on location in Caleb's car! After the past year of covering more and more new release films, the two had been wanting to get back to an old tradition of discussing new release films just after seeing them, sitting in the theater parking lot. So if you've seen the film, tune in for their spoiler discussion! If not, then both your hosts endorse you seeing it, then join us afterward.

 

This episode was recorded on June 8th, 2024.

 

What did you think of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes? Let your hosts know over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader or in the comments section on Spotify. 

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #115 (Aliens: Phalanx ft. Caleb & Isaac)

Following up on this Monday's review of Aliens: Newt's Tale, Caleb thought it'd be a good time to check out another piece of Aliens media he'd been meaning to get to, by checking out Aliens: Phalanx! The 2020 standalone novel in the long running Aliens book series. Isaac once again has his trusty note pad, and series of questions. 

 

This episode was recorded on Jan 11th, 2024.

 

Are you fan of the Aliens novels? Since this episode, Caleb's read 6 more Alien books. Find out which ones, by emailing us at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader