Yaphet Kotto on Live and Let Die - SpyMaster Interview #93

Yaphet Kotto on Live and Let Die - SpyMaster Interview #93

Author: Scott Hardy & Cam Smith March 4, 2025 Duration: 1:05:48

Agents Scott and Cam proudly present an unreleased 2018 conversation between Mark A. Altman, co-author of Nobody Does It Better: The Complete Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of James Bond, and Live and Let Die star Yaphet Kotto. In addition to behind-the-scenes intel about playing Kananga in the 1973 Bond adventure, Mr. Kotto also reminisces about Alien and reveals why he turned down Star Trek: The Next Generation.

You can purchase Nobody Does it Better, as well as Mark's John WickBattlestar Galactica and Star Trek books, on Amazon.

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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: 100

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