Michel Arcand on Tomorrow Never Dies - SpyMaster Interview #129

Michel Arcand on Tomorrow Never Dies - SpyMaster Interview #129

Author: Scott Hardy & Cam Smith June 16, 2026 Duration: 1:56:52

Agents Scott and Cam welcome editor Michel Arcand to the show to reveal top secret intel about his experience cutting 1997's Tomorrow Never Dies. He also shares stories about working on The Art of War, The 6th Day, and much more!


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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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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249. Destination Tokyo (1943) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:57:55
Agents Scott and Cam brace for depth charges while decoding the 1943 Cary Grant WWII submarine spy adventure Destination Tokyo.Directed by Delmer Daves. Starring Cary Grant, John Garfield, Alan Hale, John Ridgely, Dane C…
Renny Harlin on The Long Kiss Goodnight - SpyMaster Interview #134 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:20
Agents Scott and Cam welcome director Renny Harlin to the show to reveal top secret intel about the making of the 1996 cult favourite spy action-thriller The Long Kiss Goodnight. He also shares stories about almost direc…
248. From Paris with Love (2010) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:17
Agents Scott and Cam help John Travolta transport a highly illegal vase while tackling the 2010 buddy spy action-comedy From Paris with Love.Directed by Pierre Morel. Starring John Travolta, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Kasia S…
Trina Parks on Diamonds Are Forever - SpyMaster Interview #133 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:07
Agents Scott and Cam welcome actress, dancer and choreographer Trina Parks to the show to discuss playing the iconic henchwoman Thumper in 1971's Diamonds Are Forever. She also shares stories about working on The Blues B…
246. The Jigsaw Man (1983) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:48:02
Agents Scott and Cam get swarmed by monkeys while tackling the 1983 Michael Caine spy thriller The Jigsaw Man.Directed by Terence Young. Starring Michael Caine, Laurence Olivier, Susan George, Robert Powell, Charles Gray…
245. The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt (1939) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:07
Agents Scott and Cam crash a surrealist ball while decoding the 1939 spy caper The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt.Directed by Peter Godfrey. Starring Warren William, Ida Lupino, Rita Hayworth, Virginia Weidler, Ralph Morgan, Tom Dug…
Andrew Davis on Chain Reaction - SpyMaster Interview #131 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:29
Agents Scott and Cam welcome director Andrew Davis back to the show to reveal the secrets behind creating the 1996 spy action-thriller Chain Reaction. He also shares stories about working on his debut film Stony Island,…