The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 what the future might hold for this sort of unexpected marketing explosion. This episode was recorded on Nov. 11th, 2023. Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

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

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

#21 The Monster Mash series rounds out to a new milestone, as Isaac, Eric and Caleb finish out their first era in the Godzilla canon as they cover their last entry from Legendary's Monsterverse, at least until next week when the new entry drops...but hey, it's still something! And to add to the occasion, this also finishes out their impromptu retrospective on the career of Gareth Edwards. What will they think of the 2014 return of King G to cinema screens? Find out now! This episode was recorded on Jan. 20th, 2024. Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Isaac and Caleb are back in the Basement, this time looking at a not particularly Oltra-Violent OVA, in the 1991 video game adaptation, Wizardy. Isaac brings in his second pick in our rekindling of the series, this time one that Caleb hadn't heard of previously. Have you heard of Wizardy? If so, join our hosts as they talk their way through it, and see if this piece of anime history deserves a bigger spotlight than it has. If you haven't seen the OVA and would like to give it a watch (with we both recommend!), you can find the link below: Wizardry 1 [OVA] ウィザードリィ Toshiya Shinohara 1991 (youtube.com) This episode was recorded on July 24th, 2023. Do you have any OVA's you'd like us to watch? Email us and let us know over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

The Bruce Lee series kicks it's way back onto the feed as Caleb and Isaac return to discuss our sophomore entry in the Year of the Dragon, as they discuss the 1972 film, Fist of Fury. Lo Wei makes his return to the director's chair, kicking off an unlikely franchise covering the (fictional) legend of Chen Zhen, a character who would see several sequels, as well as a remake which received a spin-off and a sequel. Note from the editor: In the discussion Caleb claims that this character is either based on a legend, or is a legendary figure in his own-right: This is only partially true. The Master in the film was indeed real, but Chen Zhen is fictional, supposedly inspired by Liu Zhensheng, a student of the real life teacher Bruce Lee's character is avenging. This episode was recorded on Feb. 9th, 2024. Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

After a long delay, The Book Club returns to the TNE Feed, as Johnny, Isaac and Caleb return to discuss Johnny's second pick in the series, this time focused on the 1907 novella by Algernon Blackwood, The Willows. What will your hosts think turning their attention to a work written well over a hundred years ago? Will there still be chills in store in this creeping horror classic? Join your hosts as they dive into it's murky waters, and find out. This episode was recorded on Jan. 22nd, 2024. Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

The unscheduled Gareth Edwards semi-retrospective continues into it's next entry as Caleb, Isaac and Eric arrive at the penultimate stop, as they discuss his 2010 debut feature, Monsters. It may seem odd to cover his debut as the third entry in this four part series, but in this out of order, surprise series, hey we take the opportunities we get. But join your hosts as they discuss this underseen giant monster affair. This episode was recorded on Dec. 18th, 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

The TNE Speakeasy bursts back onto the feed, and to return in a fashion much familiar to this show, Caleb and Isaac are back on the beat of discussing some video games! They discuss their thoughts on various franchises, system, and game mechanics, particularly on Quick Time events, video game remasters and more. If you've been missing out on a dose of video game centered discussions, we got you covered folks! This episode was mostly recorded on July 22nd, 2023. Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

The Musical Series returns for it's second outing, this time focused on Isaac's pick of the 1999 direct to video film of the Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Join Isaac, Brianna, and Caleb as they discuss their thoughts on the film and whether you should check out this little seen version of the famed Broadway musical. And for context of the image featured here, this was Isaac as Joseph in his childhood Halloween costume, mentioned in the episode. This episode was recorded Jan. 7th, 2024. Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Caleb and Isaac are once again joined by Jason as they take a look at another comic he's brought to the table, as they discuss the first issue of Batman '89: Echoes. And while they're there, they also discuss some of the comics they've been reading lately. This episode was recorded on Dec. 10th, 2023. Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

The long running DC retrospective continues it's Superman run, as Caleb and Isaac close the book on What's so Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way? by covering it's animated film counterpart, Superman vs. The Elite. The boys have a long history at this point having issues with the short length of these DC animated films, but will the equation change now that they're adapting a single issue rather than a graphic novel? Join your hosts as they wade through this 2012 film and find out. This episode was recorded July 31st, 2023. Have you enjoyed our sporadically released DC series up to this point? Let your hosts know over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to them on twitter @CalebAlexader

The Year of the Dragon kicks off with the first official episode as Caleb & Isaac begin their journey covering the Five Bruce Lee films that made him a Martial Arts icon, starting with The Big Boss! Will these humble beginnings convert your hosts to the cult of Bruce Lee's personal mythos? Listen in and find out! This episode was recorded on Jan. 15th, 2024. Do you have a favorite Bruce Lee film? Let your hosts know over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to them on twitter @CalebAlexader

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