The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #119 (The Bruce Lee Series, and The Year of the Dragon Retrospective ft. Isaac & Caleb)

To repeat the description from earlier this week: Come one, come all to the TNE Speakeasy to join your hosts as they once again embark on a new series for the feed! As the title proclaims, it's the Year of the Dragon this year and what better way to honor the occasion then by looking at the man synonymous with the title,  as Caleb and Isaac kick off a series taking a look at the works of Bruce Lee! But more than just that, Isaac has cooked up a much larger and more complicated tapestry of Martial Arts films. What are those you might ask? Listen to the episode and find out!

 

This episode was recorded on Jan. 15, 2024. 

 

Do you have a favorite Martial Arts film you'd like your hosts to check out? Let them know over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Evita (1996)

Come one, come all to the TNE Speakeasy to join your hosts as they once again embark on a new series for the feed! Caleb and Isaac have dipped their toes in the wide world of Musicals, but now for an ongoing series they're joined by Brianna to discuss the first batch of three picks they've selected to kick off the series. Beginning with Brianna's pick, Evita! What will your hosts think of this 1996 film? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on Oct. 2nd, 2023. 

 

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

 

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

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

 

Or follow her goodreads account:

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

Piranesi & I Who Have Never Known Men (Book Discussions)

Brianna and Caleb return for another book discussion, but this time taking a different tact than usual. Brianna has cooked up a new recipe for their Book Discussions, with the two of them coming together to discuss their favorite reads of 2023. Brianna choosing I Who Have Never Known Men, and Caleb picking Piranesi. What will they think of each others pick? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on Jan. 19th, 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 Brianna's adventures in reading on her joint bookstagram:

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

 

Or follow her goodreads account:

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

Superman: What's So Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way (2001) (Panel by Panel Discussion)

After a long delay, Caleb and Isaac are back on the Superman beat to cover the next two-part entry on the feed as they look at Superman vs. The Elite and the comic that inspired it. What's So Funny About Truth, Justice and the American Way marks the first time writer Joe Kelly gets a chance under the podcast spotlight, so listen in as the boys discuss his take on everybody's favorite flying boy scout.

 

This episode was recorded on July 22nd, 2023.

 

Have you enjoyed our long running Superman series so far? Let your hosts know over at thenovicelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

Bonus: Flyin' Solo #3 (Isaac Gives his Thoughts on Transformers: The Last Knight - Abridged Solo Commentary)

The Flyin' Solo series returns to the feed, this time with a retroactive entry as we catch up with Isaac's abridged blind commentary of Transformers: The Last Knight.

 

This episode was recorded on May 20th, 2023.

 

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

Transformers: The Last Knight (2017) Commentary

After a long break, Isaac, Eric and Caleb have returned yet again to world of Michael Bay's Transformers, this time for his final bow. Much has been said about Bay's Last Knight, and in this commentary, much more will be said. Will there be divided opinions on this divisive entry? Find out now! 

 

This episode was recorded on May 22nd, 2023. 

 

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

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #112 (More Star Wars ’77 Talk ft. Isaac & Caleb)

Following up on our recent discussion of the original Star Wars film, Caleb and Isaac have returned to the bar to pick up some threads that were left dangling due to some behind the scenes difficulties on Isaac's end. But besides the points he missed discussing with the rest of the Star Wars crew, the two also discuss how this film lined up with their Road to Star Wars series. So if you enjoyed our Star Wars episode and want to hear a bit, join us as we finish out the discussion.

 

This episode was recorded on Dec. 4th, 2023.

 

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

Star Wars (1977) (Redux)

The Star Wars Redux series roars it's way back on the TNE Feed, as Caleb and Isaac are once again joined by Steve, Eric and Sean. And coming to the conclusion of our Road to Star Wars series, they've finally arrived at the film that started it all. Join your hosts as they discuss the 1977 cultural smash hit, Star Wars. 

 

This episode was recorded on Dec. 2nd, 2023. 

 

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 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 check out Steve's horror movie/Dead by Daylight youtube channel! 

Spooky Media Reviews - YouTube

 

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #114 (Godzilla Minus One ft. Eric, Isaac & Caleb)

Better late than never, the Godzilla Crew of Isaac, Eric and Caleb have headed to the bar to discuss the semi-recently released new Reiwa Era Godzilla film, Godzilla Minus One! They discuss their thoughts on the film, as well as the cultural reaction to it in North America. 

 

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

 

Did you like Godzilla Minus One? Email the show and let us know over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

American Graffiti (1973) {The Road to Star Wars Series}

The Road to Star Wars series returns for it's final outing, as Caleb, Isaac and Eric discuss the sophomore feature by acclaimed filmmaker, George Lucas. Stepping away from the Sci-fi genre, Lucas delivers a more personal film set on the roads of Southern California, with his slice of life coming of age film, American Graffiti. What will your hosts think of this? Find out now!

And tune in next week, as we finally arrive at the 1977 smash hit, Star Wars!

 

This episode was recorded by Oct. 28th, 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 Romulan's Bearing Gifts:

Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Directory

And follow Eric on twitter @Bullitt33