The TNE Halloween Season comes to a close as Isaac and Caleb follow up on Isaac's Halloween pick from last year, by covering the sequel to Scary Godmother's Halloween Spooktacular! The Revenge of Jimmy soared to our tv screens back in the fall of 2005, and now nearly 20 years later, your hosts watch and discuss it. Have you seen either of these two…

Caleb and Isaac return to the bar to discuss some big news in the video game world, discussing the announcement of a sequel to Alien: Isolation, and the news of another set of Tomb Raider remasters hitting stores in February. They also discuss other remasters they'd like to see, and more. Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com Or reach our t…

Caleb and Isaac return for their final entry in the 2024 edition of The Sea Shanties of Horror. This time instead of recording at the bar, the two took a pause on their brief Island vacation, as the discuss The Slayer! Will they end their series on a high point, or will The Slayer slay them in their way out?! Don't stop that dial, join them as they…

The Sea Shanties of Horror continues into its third entry, as Caleb and Isaac take a look at the recently released film, The King Tide. This time treading some closer waters in this Canadian horror-drama about an Island town that find a little girl with the power to heal their ills. How will they cope when her power stops working? Watch the film fi…

The Sea Shanties of Horror Part II continues into it's sophomore entry, as Caleb and Isaac set their sails for Japan, as they take a look at one of the most unique films they've covered thus far on the podcast. Horrors of Malformed Men is something that has to be seen to be believed, and your hosts would recommend watching it before listening to th…

Halloween is just around the corner, and the boys from the NE are getting back into the festive spirit by resurrecting a series that first appeared on the feed all the way back during Halloween 2020. That's right folks, Caleb has once again been hard at work over his witches' cauldron to put together four more sea themed horror films for The Sea Sh…

The Year of the Dragon soars back onto the TNE feed, as Caleb and Isaac dive into their second entry in their Chuck Norris series, A Force of One. After their previous entry, will this one bring us back into the martial arts realm, or give us another odd hybrid? Join your hosts to find out! Are you enjoying the Chuck Norris series? Let your hosts k…

Caleb and Isaac are back in the bar to discuss the news of a third Incredibles film, as well as the current state of super hero films. This episode was recorded on Aug. 13th, 2024. Are you excited for the next Incredibles film? Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader…

The Oltra-Violent A-Rated Basement returns to the TNE feed, with yet another entry that doesn't really fit the criteria for this show. Finding themselves yet again in a spot to pull out a short OVA, Caleb selected this one based more on the runtime than it's suitability for this series. Will they still find something to like in this 1987 OVA? Find …

With the coming arrival of Transformers One, it seemed like it was finally time for your trio of hosts to break out their next Transformers entry, with the 2018 film Bumblebee! But strap in folks, because due to multiple comedies of error, your hosts deliver a much more loose commentary than usual, perfect for our Transformers up to this point! Thi…

Digging back into the TNE Archives we pull out an episode from last year where Isaac and Caleb discuss two (then) recent releases, with Gran Turismo (2023) and Jawan. They also spiral off into a discussion of Indian Cinema in general. This episode was recorded on Nov. 11th, 2023. Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on t…

The Star Wars Crew returns for their fourth visit to the world of everybody's favorite frumpy detective, Columbo! This time looking at Negative Reaction, featuring musical magnate, Dick Van Dyke! This episode was recorded on June 22nd, 2024. Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader Check out Sean an…

The Jedi Council is back in session in this collection of "cut bits" discussing a variety of topics including the history of Chippendale Dancers, The Blue Snaggletooth story by Steve, other Star Wars action figures, and more. Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader Check out Sean and Eric on The Be…

The Year of the Dragon series returns for the second half of the series, as Isaac and Caleb jump into their first Chuck Norris entry (barring The Way of the Dragon), as they look at his second starring feature, Good Guys Wear Black. What will your hosts think of this one? Press play and find out! This episode was recorded Aug. 4th, 2024. And follow…

The diligent workers at the TNE archive continue to dig some of the old episodes, this one another composite episode from several recordings with Steve, Sean, Isaac, Eric and Caleb. They discuss the Frau Blucher scene from Young Frankenstein, who they think has done a better job running Star Wars, and many more wonderful topics. Email the show at t…

Caleb and Isaac return to the Year of the Dragon to tie up a loose end from the Bruce Lee series by covering Fist of Legend, the official remake of the classic Bruce Lee film, Fist of Fury. After unanimously declaring that as their favorite Bruce Lee film, will they be able to separate their feelings for that film and enjoy this famed Jet Li classi…

The Speakeasy takes a turn to a semi-Pilotsville tie-in, as Caleb gives his thoughts on the first episode of the brand new Batman animated series, Batman: Caped Crusader! Isaac is back with his pen and paper to interview Caleb on his thoughts, and the two try to stay on topic as they derail to other DC related discussions. This episode was recorded…

The Star Wars crew have once again assembled to step away from a Galaxy Far Far Away, as they hop back to covering some more Columbo! This episode was recorded on June 22nd, 2024. Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader Check out Sean and Eric on The Best Picture Podcast. The Best Picture Podcast |…

With a new month ahead of us, it's time for the boys from the NE to kick off yet another new series! They've recruited Sean to join them as they go through a list of five disaster movies from the 70s, kicking it off with one of the most well remembered entries of that beloved wave of films, with The Poseidon Adventure! This episode was recorded on …

Finally seeing the light of day, back in May Caleb and Isaac recorded their thoughts on the most recent entry in the Monsterverse, two months after the film released. And now, four months after it released, we hope you enjoy this brief stop back in the world of Godzilla. This episode was recorded on May 28th, 2024. Email the show at thenoviceelitis…

Caleb and Isaac have resurrected yet another dormant series as they've purchased their tickets for their next trip to Pilotsville! This time arriving at the first episode of the second Star Trek series, Beyond the Farthest Star! And if you enjoy this episode and would like some more Star Trek podcasting in your diet, you can find Caleb, Eric, Carl,…

Our editors here at the Novice Elitists Headquarters have once again been out in force clearing out the TNE archives, this time digging deep to the oldest one we have left from 2023. In it, Eric, Isaac and Caleb discuss a wide scope of topics, such as the recent Star Wars shows, Interstellar and a potential Christmas series to come. This episode wa…

Brianna and Caleb are back for their mid year Book Discussion, this time taking a spoiler filled look at the fourth novel by acclaimed Canadian author Mona Awad. Blending horror and fairy tale, Rouge tells the story of a woman's beauty obsession leading down a dark and twisted road, filled with fun strange turns, and creepy characters, both your ho…

Isaac and Caleb are back in the bar, as Isaac still has a few loose threads hanging from our discussion on The Empire Strikes Back. So join your pair of hosts as they go over their lingering thoughts in this bite sized edition of the TNE Speakeasy. This episode was recorded on April 29th, 2024. Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach…

The Star Wars Redux series roars its way back onto the TNE feed as Sean, Steve and Eric once again Join Caleb and Isaac to discuss some more Star Wars, this time looking at The Empire Strikes Back! But apart from the usual Jedi Council, there's a new a voice joining the group, as Carl makes his debut on this feed! A long time host on sister feeds, …

Isaac and Caleb are back in the Basement, this time with Caleb's next OVA pick, Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01. But if you're expecting an Otra-Violent Entry this time around, eh, not so much. But your hosts still have some fun talking about another 80s OVA, and we hope you'll join us as we watch and discuss it. You can find a free copy here: https://yo…

Rounding out the series in rather quick succession, Caleb and Isaac are back for their final entry in the Underworld series, as they jump ahead four years to Underworld: Blood Wars. After finding themselves a bit underwhelmed with the efforts in Awakening, will this sequel redirect the series in a better direction? Or will it lead to a Blood War be…

Caleb and Isaac are back behind the bar, as the two discuss a plethora of topics, mostly centered around new release films in 2024! They first kick things off by touching back on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, before Caleb discusses several horror films he's seen this year, including Late Night with the Devil and Immaculate. He also …

The Underworld series continues it's re-Awakening on the TNE feed, as Isaac and Caleb finally get a sequel to Underworld: Evolution! It's been 6 years since we last followed the adventures of Selene and Michael, and a lot has changed this time around. Will your hosts come away happy with this semi-reboot? Only one way to find out...▶️ This episode …

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 …

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. Email the show at…

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 fil…

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 …

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 t…

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. Email the show at thenoviceelitist…

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. Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com orBy The Novice Elitists

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 thi…

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. Email the show at thenovi…

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 g…

Caleb and Isaac are back in the basement for yet another OVA, this time taking a look at the 1994 adaptation of the highly successful manga, Baki Grappler! What will your hosts think of this entry? And will this earn it's place in the Oltra Violent A-Rated Basement? Find out now! And watch along with us at: Grappler Baki The Ultimate Fighter OVA) (…

The TNE Speakeasy returns with another composite episode, with a mix of recordings of Caleb, Eric, and Isaac. This time with them discussing Star Wars television, such as Asoka, the Clone Wars and more. They also discuss what makes for a good adapation, and Eric's thoughts on Netflix's One Piece live action series. They also discuss the strangeness…

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.…

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 thi…

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 …

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 o…

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 o…

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 t…

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…

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 lo…

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 a…