The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

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. 

 

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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.

 

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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

Aliens: Newt's Tale (1992) (Comic Book Discussion)

The Alien franchise has landed back under the podcast spotlight, but maybe not in the way most would expect. Isaac has brought another of his picks to put forward, and this time it's taking a look at the 1992 Dark Horse comic, Newt's Tale. Supposedly Newt's personal story of surviving the Hadley's Hope incident. What will Caleb and Isaac think of this one? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on Nov. 18th, 2023. 

 

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #118 (Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom ft. Isaac & Caleb)

Isaac and Caleb are back in the bar, this time with Caleb interviewing Isaac on his (then) recent viewing of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. What did he think of this sequel to a movie that he didn't watch? Did it stand enough on it's own to get a recommend? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on Jan. 9th, 2024.

 

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Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971) Commentary

#22 Isaac, Caleb and Eric are back on the track of the Monster Mash, this time taking a look at the wacky and wild days of the early 70s as they discuss Godzilla vs. Hedorah! 

 

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

 

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Game of Death (1978) {Bruce Lee Retrospective}

Caleb and Isaac round out the first quarter of The Year of the Dragon by tackling the last (and semi-last) project by acclaimed actor/director, Bruce Lee. 

First by taking a look at the forty minutes of footage that remains from his unfinished version of the film, then the 1978 composite feature put together by Robert Clouse. What will your host think of these two films? Find out now!

 

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

 

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #107 (Sci-Fi Films of the 2010s, Interstellar, and more ft. Isaac & Caleb)

Isaac and Caleb are back in the bar, this time discussing an assortment of topics around Sci-Fi in film! They discuss their favorite sci-fi films of 2010s, covering a wide variety of films from that era. They also discuss the impact of the Internet on modern culture, and more!

 

This episode was recorded on Sept. 25th, 2023.

 

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House of the Dead II (2005)

After a long time in hibernation, the video game series roars it's way back on to the feed as Isaac and Caleb return to closeout the House of the Dead films! After coming away with some cheesy fun with Uwe Boll's adaptation of the Saga game series, now we take a look at the lesser remembered sequel. Will your hosts come away with more so bad it's good fun, or will this be the first out and out stinker in their journey through the arcade? Find out now!

 

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

 

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