The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #102 (Interstellar, Ahsoka, and A Ghost Story for Christmas ft. Eric, Caleb & Isaac)

Our editors here at the Novice Elitists Headquarters have once again been out in force clearing out the TNE archives, this time digging deep to the oldest one we have left from 2023. In it, Eric, Isaac and Caleb discuss a wide scope of topics, such as the recent Star Wars shows, Interstellar and a potential Christmas series to come. 

 

This episode was recorded mostly on Oct. 16th, 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 Join Caleb & Eric on the Romulan's Bearing Gifts Podcast:

Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Directory

And follow Eric on twitter @Bullitt33

Rouge (2023) (Book Discussion)

Brianna and Caleb are back for their mid year Book Discussion, this time taking a spoiler filled look at the fourth novel by acclaimed Canadian author Mona Awad. Blending horror and fairy tale, Rouge tells the story of a woman's beauty obsession leading down a dark and twisted road, filled with fun strange turns, and creepy characters, both your hosts give a hearty recommendation to check this out before listening. So If you haven't read the book, check it out, then join your hosts as they discuss it. 

 

This episode was recorded on May 14th, 2024.

 

What was your favorite book of the year? Let your hosts know over at the thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader 

 

Find more of Caleb & Brianna's adventures in reading on her bookstagram:

https://instagram.com/the.opposites.bookstagram?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

 

Or follow her goodreads account:

https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/31302788-brianna

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. 

 

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

 

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

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

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. 

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, 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)

 

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. 

 

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

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

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

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

 

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. 

 

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

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.

 

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

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 a mini tale of Selene's past, and as a 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. 

 

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