The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

Superboy: ”Countdown to Nowhere” (1988) Commentary

Come one come all to a brand new series here at The Novice Elitists Headquarters. Now that we've finished up our initial Justice League series, we're switching gears to focusing on individual team members, starting with our boy Supes. I would have said 'Superman' but we're not quite at those manly days yet, and are instead turning our eyes to the Smallville years of The Man of Steel. Emphasis on the Small, and not so much on the ville, as we look at the pilot to Superboy! Set in Florida...for some reason. 

 

This episode was recorded on August 29th, 2021.

 

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #24 (The Insomnia After Show ft. Eric and Sean)

Continuing some of the hints of conversation started in the Insomnia review, we present the bonus material left over from their discussion. They discuss some other minor notes from the two films, but mainly turn their discussion to other examples of "remakes versus originals" as well as the corresponding debate with sequels versus their predecessors. Among various other topics.

 

This episode was recorded on June 12th, 2021. 

 

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

 

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 follow Eric on twitter @Bullitt33

And check out Sean on his other podcasts, S*ht We Watch on Netflix: 

https://shitwewatchonnetflix.libsyn.com/website

And The Cabot Cove Confab Podcast:

https://thecabotcoveconfab.libsyn.com/

Insomnia (1997 & 2002)

The trio of Caleb, Eric and Sean return yet again, and this time they're talking two films instead of one! Following up on the recent Christopher Nolan discussion from Bonus episode 19, the group dives deep into Nolan's first Hollywood production, with a remake of Erik Skjoldbjærg's Insomnia. Your hosts discuss the merits of both versions, and debate whether Nolan's take stays true to the dark heart of the original, or falls down the well of Hollywood white washing.

What will they think? Hit play and find out!

 

This episode was recorded on June 12th, 2021.

 

Email your evil-eyed hosts over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

 

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 follow Eric on twitter @Bullitt33

And check out Sean on his other podcasts, S*ht We Watch on Netflix: 

https://shitwewatchonnetflix.libsyn.com/website

And The Cabot Cove Confab Podcast:

https://thecabotcoveconfab.libsyn.com/

Justice League: Doom (2012) Commentary

Almost exactly 13 months after they started their journey, the boys from the NE have arrived at the end of their Justice League retrospective. It's been a hell of a ride folks, and cheers to all of you that followed us along for this 14 episode series. We hope that you enjoy this final episode (for now), by grabbing a copy of the film and watching it along with us!

We'd like to give a special thanks again to Jason, for his help in putting together the selection for this series. And don't change that dial folks! Because in two weeks, we start our next DC retrospective! Same DC Time! Same DC Channel!

 

This commentary was recorded on July 28th, 2021.

 

Email your favorite Legion of Doom members over at thenovicelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #23 (The Speakeasy Trilogy Rises: Part 3D)

The trilogy of bonus shows comes to an end with this very special edition of the TNE speakeasy. Amongst other topics, we discuss some recent comixology acquisitions, as well as devote some time to a bonus review of Wonder Woman 1984. For those of you looking for some more comic book related topics, this is just the one you've been looking for!

 

This episode was recorded on June 7th, 2021.

 

Did you have a favorite of these three related bonus episodes? Let us know over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

JLA: Tower of Babel (2000)

Caleb and Isaac return to their Justice League retrospective after a very extended hiatus. But before they can finish their series with Justice League: Doom, first they're turning their eyes to the story that inspired the film. What will your hosts think of Mark Waid's Tower of Babel? Spoilers, both of them highly endorse reading it before listening to find out.

 

This episode was recorded on July 21st, 2021.

 

Email your buds over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #22 (Part 2: Twitch, WWE, and the Montreal Screwjob)

The Speakeasy Bonus Trilogy Strikes Back in Part 2! This time taking a look at the history of Twitch, as well as delve into some of our shared WWE interests, and Bret Hart's history with the company. 

 

This episode was recorded on June 7th, 2021.

 

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

 

Who Goes There? (1938) (The Book Club)

The trio from The Book Club return for their second review, this time turning their eyes to the 1938 classic, Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell. Listen in as they debate the merits of this novella, as well as question which one of your hosts may not be who he claims to be. Will they discover an alien in their ranks? Run, don't walk to hit that play button!

 

This episode was recorded on June 21st, 2021.

 

Do you know someone you suspect of being a Thing? Email us now at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com  and let us know. Or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #21 (The E3 2021 Episode - The Speakeasy Trilogy Pt. 1)

The boys from the NE return yet again for another bonus episode, but this time we're doing things a little differently. Due to one recording session going on way too long, with multiple threads weaving in and out over the 3+ hour recording, there was no clean way to edit the shows into completely separate episodes. So because of this, a trilogy of bonus episodes had to be built. So, starting with this one looking at E3 2021, we'll be releasing a new episode every Friday for the next three weeks. So listen to this one, and then hold onto that dial! You don't want to miss the twists and turns we got on this one folks!

 

This episode was recorded on June 7th, 2021.

 

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

Kong: Skull Island (2017) Commentary

#9 The Monster Mash series continues with Isaac, Eric, and Caleb once again reuniting, and this time turning their eyes to another central figure of the kaiju pantheon. Caleb and Isaac have already explored some of King Kong's filmography, albeit with a rather obscure trip to Atlantis. But this time we're turning our eyes to the first appearance of King K in Legendary's Monsterverse. How will this entry stand up 4 years later, you might ask? Don't wait! Hit that play button and find out!

 

This episode was recorded on July 11th, 2021.

 

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