176. X-Men: First Class (2011) - Guest: Antony Lowbridge-Ellis from the X-Nation podcast

176. X-Men: First Class (2011) - Guest: Antony Lowbridge-Ellis from the X-Nation podcast

Author: Scott Hardy & Cam Smith July 23, 2024 Duration: 1:51:14

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Antony Lowbridge-Ellis from the X-Nation podcast, master the mutant power of magnetism while taking on Matthew Vaughn's 2011 superhero prequel X-Men: First Class.   

Directed by Matthew Vaughn. Starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Lawrence, Rose Byrne, January Jones, Nicholas Hoult, Lucas Till, Jason Flemyng, Caleb Landry Jones, Zoë Kravitz and Oliver Platt. 

The X-Nation podcast is available everywhere! Make sure to listen to their 2011 review of X-Men: First Class.

You can also follow Antony on Twitter and Instagram, as well as check out his contributions to Licence to Queer

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Every week, Scott Hardy and Cam Smith-operating under the aliases Agent Scott and Cam the Provocateur-dive deep into the shadowy world of espionage cinema on their show, SpyHards-A Spy Movie Podcast. This isn't just a surface-level review; they decode the tradecraft, the tropes, and the timeless appeal of classic spy films. You'll hear them analyze everything from the gritty realism of George Smiley and Jason Bourne to the over-the-top gadgetry of Derek Flint and the comedic antics of Austin Powers and Johnny English. The conversation spans legendary franchises like James Bond and Mission: Impossible to cult favorites such as Kingsman, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., and even Spy Kids. A running thread through this podcast is the quest to determine which films earn a spot on their prestigious N.O.C. List, essentially cementing their legacy within the spy genre canon. Blending film criticism with historical context and a genuine fan's enthusiasm, each episode feels like a debriefing with two friends who know far too much about secret agents. It’s a weekly mission for anyone who’s ever wondered about the cultural impact of a perfectly shaken martini or the mechanics of a hidden tape recorder.
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195. Star Trek: Section 31 (2025) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:15
Agents Scott and Cam beam from a nightclub to a garbage scow with Michelle Yeoh while decoding the 2025 sci-fi spy action film Star Trek: Section 31. Directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi. Starring Michelle Yeoh, Omari Hardwick…
Tom Wood on The Fugitive + U.S. Marshals - SpyMaster Interview #91 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Agents Scott and Cam welcome actor Tom Wood to the show to reveal the secrets behind playing Newman in 1993's The Fugitive and its 1998 sequel U.S. Marshals. He also shares stories about working on Under Siege and Ulee's…
193. Avalanche Express (1979) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:27
Agents Scott and Cam barrel through snowy Europe on a train with Lee Marvin and Robert Shaw while tackling the 1979 spy action movie Avalanche Express. Directed by Mark Robson. Starring Lee Marvin, Robert Shaw, Linda Eva…
S10. The 2024 Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:52:39
Agents Scott and Cam toast to Tartu while reminiscing about the most memorable movies, moments and more from their 2024 podcasting year. They also play classified voicemails from SpyHards listeners revealing their favour…
192. My Spy: The Eternal City (2024) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:28
Agents Scott and Cam get pelted with parakeets while tackling the 2024 Dave Bautista comedy sequel My Spy: The Eternal City. Directed by Peter Segal. Starring Dave Bautista, Chloe Coleman, Kristen Schaal, Flula Borg, Ken…