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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189. Eye of the Beholder (1999) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:33
Agents Scott and Cam watch Ewan McGregor watch Ashley Judd change wigs while decoding the twisty 1999 spy thriller Eye of the Beholder. Directed by Stephan Elliott. Starring Ewan McGregor, Ashley Judd, Patrick Bergin, Ge…
188. This Means War (2012) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:22
Agents Scott and Cam debate the merits of The Lady Vanishes with Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy while tackling the 2012 spy rom-com This Means War. Directed by McG. Starring Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, To…
Jon Burlingame on The Music of James Bond - SpyMaster Interview #88 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:47
Agents Scott and Cam welcome Jon Burlingame, author of The Music of James Bond, to the show to discuss the history and legacy of 007 music. He also shares his favourite theme songs, scores, composers and more.You can pur…
S09. The Music of James Bond [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:13:11
Agents Scott and Cam experience an all-time high and take on the world and win while revealing their personal James Bond theme song rankings.Scott's List:Live and Let DieYou Know My Name (Casino Royale)GoldfingerWe Have…
187. They Got Me Covered (1943) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:16
Agents Scott and Cam go undercover as bicycle-riding mannequins while reuniting with Bob Hope for the 1943 espionage comedy They Got Me Covered. They Got Me Covered can be streamed on YouTube.Directed by David Butler. St…
186. My Spy (2020) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:04
Agents Scott and Cam slap on shades and dramatically walk away from a well-timed explosion while tackling the 2020 Dave Bautista family action-comedy My Spy. Directed by Peter Segal. Starring Dave Bautista, Chloe Coleman…
David Henry Hwang on M. Butterfly - SpyMaster Interview #87 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:36
Agents Scott and Cam welcome Tony Award-winning playwright and screenwriter David Henry Hwang to the show to reveal the secrets behind writing the stage play and film M. Butterfly. He also shares intel about his acclaime…