The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

Bending the Elments: Episode 0 - A Rambling Beginning

Hello Novice Elitists listeners! Here is a brief introductory episode to a brand new podcast by your two pair of buds. Long in the annuals of TNE history have your hosts said they would one day start an Avatar podcast. You didn't believe us, you called us liars, you spat on us in the streets, punched us in our guts, etc. But finally we're making good on all those promises! So follow us over on our new feed, which you can find here: https://tnebendingtheelements.podbean.com/

And forgive us for how slapped together it is at the moment. 

And email us with your thoughts on the new show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on our new email at

TNEbendingthelements@gmail.com

Or on twitter @CalebAlexader 

The Wicker Man (1973) (TNE Speakeasy)

Returning after a hiatus from the realm of horror cinema, Caleb heads back to the bar and once again TNE co-host Isaac has found himself absent from his usual spot at the table. Due to extenuating circumstances that I'm not legally allowed to share, Mr. Isaac has been forced to go on the run--ugh, I mean, take a brief sabbatical for some quiet meditation. So Mr. Eric from The Best Picture Podcast has yet again joined the show, and this time to discuss something not Godzilla related! That's right folks, it's time to turn our eyes back to the 70s and what better year to look at than 1973, with a cult sleeper hit staring horror icon Christopher Lee!

"Oh Mr. Description, could you possibly be covering the last Christopher Lee Dracula film, The Satanic Rites of Dracula?! (1973)" No, damn you! We're covering Robin Hardy's masterpiece occult horror flick, The Wicker Man! Now shut up and watch the film! 

 

This discussion was filmed in front of a live bar-side audience on Feb. 23rd, 2021.

 

Email your publicly fornicating youths at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

 

And check out Eric on The Best Picture Podcast, or one of the various other podcast he appears on--like the Sci-fi Partyline Podcast! And follow him on twitter @Bullitt33

Justice League: The New Frontier (2008) Commentary

Following up on our recent review of Darwyn Cooke's epic, DC: The New Frontier, we turn our eyes to the 2008 adaption of (mostly) the same name. Finally kicking off our series reviewing the DC animated films, we're starting with the second one they did in the DCAU. What will your hosts think of a film that condensed a 400 page book down to 75 minutes? Well, you might be able to guess, but tune in anyway, cause why not!

 

This episode was recorded on Feb. 9th, 2021.

 

Email your creatures of The Centre over at thenoviceelitsts@gmail.com or on twitter @CalebAlexader

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #10 (The Book Club ft. Johnny)

The TNE boys return to the bar, and frequent guest Johnny has come along with them to change the focus of conversation for this week's episode. Moving the discussion away from our usual film/comic book talk, we changed gears and took a look at some of our favorite books. We cover a wide array of books/authors, and discuss the potential of a new series here at The Novice Elitists' headquarters. 

 

This episode was recorded on Jan. 31st, 2021. 

 

Like the idea of more book related content? Let us know over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or on twitter @Calebalexader

DC: The New Frontier (Panel by Panel Discussion)

The boys from the NE return to the bar and they've brought along their Novice Elitists brand jackhammers and hard hats. That's right folks, your pair of buds are once again breaking new ground on the podcast as we try our first attempt at a comic book review!
Taking a panel by panel deep dive, we discuss Darwyn Cooke's superhero magnum opus, DC: The New Frontier.
The runtime got away from us on this one, but we couldn't be happier to finally dip our toes into the wider world of comic book coverage. So keep an eye out for more comic book reviews in the future. (probably at shorter runtimes) 🤟

 

This episode was recorded on Feb. 7th, 2021.

 

Email the show if you have any suggestions for comics for us to review over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or on twitter @CalebAlexader

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #9 (Chatting DC & Marvel ft. Jason)

Continuing to pull some recordings from the TNE archives, we come to some of the pre-recorded material from our very first recording session with friend of the show Jason. In order to loosen up for our dive into Superman: In Brightest Day, the boys took a walk down the road to the TNE speakeasy, and tossed back a couple of drinks as they had a rousing discussion centered on the film and television iterations of The Big Two. It's a laid back kind of show, so come pop it on and settle in with your boys from the NE. 

P.S. You might notice a distinct absence of Mr. Caleb for most of the episode--Those pesky covid inspectors showed up again to make sure we were keeping to covid regulations. And he had to bribe them with booze to keep'em quie--uh, I mean, give them the grand tour to confirm that everything was done illegally--fuck! I meant legally! Jeez, better quit while I'm ahead.

 

This episode was recorded on Jan 15th, 2021. 

You can check out more of Jason's work as a frequent guest on the BizzleCast on soundcloud (BizzleCast | Bizzle Cast | Free Listening on SoundCloud), as well as through his twitter: @Jimbo19934

 

And email your favorite pair of barhops over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or on twitter @Calebalexader

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #5 (A Trip Down Memory Lane via Lego Mags and Galidor)

Things are getting funky on the TNE feed timeline. Due to some mixed up release schedules, two of our past Speakeasy shows got lost in the shuffle and never saw the light of day--Until now! This episode was a jumble of two extended stingers that ended up being too long for their episodes, and have been collected here for your listening pleasure. The latter half of the show includes an impromptu commentary on the first episode of the series Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension. (One you should definitely watch along with your hosts, as a lot of it is just watching the episode). Bonus episode 4 should be out next week, but until then, enjoy the show, and write in if you remember any of the shows we mention on our nostalgia jag.

 

This episode was recorded on two separate occasions--Dec. 13/Dec 16, 2020.

 

Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or on twitter @Calebalexader

Godzilla (1998) Commentary

#6 The Godzilla monster mash series returns to the TNE feed, and friend of the show Eric has once again joined the boys to lend his thoughts on the 1998 summer spectacular, Godzilla. What are your hosts' thoughts on the film that has divided G-fans since it's arrival on cinema screens? Find out now! And don't forget to stay tuned till the end for that trademark Super-X-Supercomputer. You never know what that crazy character's gonna bring up for us next time!

 

This commentary was recorded on Jan. 17th, 2021.

 

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

And check out Eric on The Best Picture Podcast, as well as a frequent host on the sci-fi Partyline feed.

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And follow him on twitter @Bullitt33

 

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #8 (And Now For Something Completely Different ft. Aaron and Zach)

The boys from the NE return to the bar yet again, and once more they've brought some guests along with them! Our first ever guest Aaron marks his return to the show, and this time his brother Zach has come along as well. (Although due to unforeseen road fissures opening up along his commute, he doesn't show up until about 25 minutes into the show)

But unlike the normal Novice Elitists episodes, this time we waded away from our usual film/comic/video game talk, and instead turned our conversation more towards the philosophical. We discuss a bit about our thoughts on the afterlife, religion, and even some global politics. So if that kind of stuff is not to your fancy, stay tuned for our upcoming commentary on Godzilla (1998). But if you enjoy our usual content, why not come along for the ride and share a few drinks.

 

This conversation was recorded on Jan 8th, 2021.

 

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

Superman: In Brightest Day (1999) Commentary

The Novice Elitists return from a long hiatus from the realm of DC related content, as well as a long break from covering suggested picks by friend of the show Jason. But have no fear dear listener, not only are we back on the train of covering both of those things, but we're also furthering the trend of bringing new guests on the podcast, and this time it's Jason himself! That's right folks, the three of us are covering the inaugural appearance of a Green Lantern in the Bruce Timm universe of animated DC content. What will your hosts think of the show?! Find out now!

 

This commentary was recorded on Jan 15th, 2021.

 

You can find Jason over on the BizzleCast on soundcloud (BizzleCast | Bizzle Cast | Free Listening on SoundCloud), as well as through his twitter: @Jimbo19934

 

And email your favorite pair of creepy old guardians over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or on twitter @Calebalexader