Nicholas Meyer on Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country + Company Business - SpyMaster Interview #100

Nicholas Meyer on Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country + Company Business - SpyMaster Interview #100

Author: Scott Hardy & Cam Smith June 6, 2025 Duration: 1:46:36

Agents Scott & Cam welcome writer/director Nicholas Meyer back to the show to reveal the secrets behind helming the 1991 spy films Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country and Company Business. He also discusses Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, and his new book Sherlock Holmes and the Telegram from Hell. 

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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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