The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

Enter the Dragon {Bruce Lee Series}

The Bruce Lee series continues into it's penultimate entry, as Isaac and Caleb arrive at potentially the most famous film in his career. What are your thoughts on Enter the Dragon? Let your hosts know over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

 

This episode was recorded on Apr. 8th, 2024. 

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #126 (Wrestlemania 40 Review ft. Caleb & Isaac)

Caleb and Isaac are back in the bar to discuss some more wrestling, this time taking a look at the biggest event in the wrestling world so far, Wrestlemania 40! Isaac has his pen and note pad, as he interviews Caleb on his thoughts on every match on the cards for Night 1 and 2, and in particular, the two main events. Did he come away happy with this years Wrestlemania?

Spoilers: L.A. Knight, Yeah!

 

This episode was recorded on Apr. 22nd, 2024.

 

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The Way of the Dragon (1973) {Bruce Lee Series}

Isaac and Caleb return for the third entry in their series covering the five martial arts films by Bruce Lee, this time looking at Lee's directorial debut, The Way of the Dragon. And to add an extra teaser on top, we also get our first look at the star of the second leg of our journey through The Year of the Dragon, as Chuck Norris marks his first appearance on the podcast!

 

This episode was recorded on Mar. 10th, 2024.

 

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #96 (Rock 'n' Roll Highschool, Video Game Remasters and More ft. Isaac & Caleb)

Digging into the deepest, most dustiest section of the TNE Archives, we present to you the nearly lost Bonus #96. In it your hosts discuss their thoughts on Video Game Remasters, and their favorite entries there. They also debate what format to take for their upcoming retrospective on films based on Marvel Properties. And to round it out, a first on the podcast, they give a mini-review of their (then) recent viewing of the Roger Corman cult classic, Rock n Roll Highschool.

 

This episode is a composite episode from several recordings from July and August, 2023.

 

Have you seen Rock N Roll Highschool? Let your hosts know over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader 

Redline (2009) Commentary

Caleb and Isaac round out their unofficial series covering anime car films (and Gunsmith Cats), but taking a look at one of the greatest car films ever made. Redline has become a cult favorite since it's release in 2009, and your hosts have plenty to say about this adrenaline fueled feature. What are your thoughts on the film? Let your hosts know over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

 

This episode was recorded on Oct. 14th, 2024. 

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #117 (The Boy and the Heron ft. Isaac & Caleb)

Caleb and Isaac are back in the bar, this time discussing the 2023 release by Hayao Miyazaki, The Boy and the Heron. Much ink has been spilled on the film since it's release several months back, and I'm sure many reels of audio tape was printed. But shortly after the release, your hosts joined the ranks by discussing their thoughts on it. And now that the episode is finally getting it's chance in the sun, why not let your hosts know your thoughts on the film! Contact us at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

 

This episode was recorded on Dec. 28th, 2023.  

Gunsmith Cats (1995) Commentary

Caleb and Isaac are back in the Basement, this time following up on the discussion from last week, by taking a look at the semi-sequel, as we continue the adventures of Rally Vincent (Bean Bandits Partner from the previous film) as she goes through the trials and tribulations as a Gunsmith in 90s Chicago. What will your hosts think of Gunsmith Cats? Hit play and find out!

 

This episode was recorded on Oct. 14th, 2023. 

 

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #109 (The Barbenheimer Special ft. Isaac & Caleb)

It's spring cleaning here on The Novice Elitists feed, and in lieu of the season, we've got on our best rubber gloves and aprons, and we're doing our best to clear out the TNE archives! Every year it seems the dust builds up and hides away certain entries, and boy we do have some old ones to get to, but before we get to those, let's first take a look at Bonus #109 where your hosts discuss the box office powerhouse that was Barbenheimer! Caleb and Isaac discuss their thoughts on the films and what the future might hold for this sort of unexpected marketing explosion. 

 

This episode was recorded on Nov. 11th, 2023. 

 

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Riding Bean (1989 OVA) Commentary

Caleb and Isaac continue their streak of OVA's, by returning with potentially the darkest entry in the Oltra Violent A-Rated Basement, by looking at the 1989 car centric OVA, Riding Bean! And oh boy did your hosts have fun talking about this. From slick speedsters, potentially superhero drivers, and lots of blood-balloon humans, this one's got it all folks!

 

And if you'd like to watch the film prior to their discussion, which your hosts highly recommend, you can watch the same version they watched here:

Riding Bean (1989) 4k Sub (youtube.com)

This episode was recorded on July 31st, 2023.

 

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #121 (Dune: Part 2 ft. Isaac & Caleb)

It's yet again time for another new release movie discussion in the bar, and this time Caleb and Isaac's thoughts are hitting the feed while the movie is still playing on your cinema screens! Dune: Part Two has taken the world (and the box office) by storm, and everyone and their grandma has something to say about it. But what about your hosts? Caleb is a longtime fan of the Dune books, and has been hit and miss with all of the prior screen adaptations of Frank Herbert's acclaimed novel, while Isaac is coming at the series with a fresh point of view, having only experienced these recent adaptations. What will your hosts think of this one? Tune in and find out!

 

This episode was recorded on Mar. 18th, 2024. 

 

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