Paul & Amy fight a new kind of war with 1997’s science fiction action film, Starship Troopers. They dissect the movie’s initially negative reception, show some love for Jake Busey, and consider the underappreciated high-wire act of cinematic satire. Plus: how close did Matt Damon really come to starring in Verhoeven’s film?
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May 2024
Starship Troopers (1997) | Ep. 40 - Part 1
Would you like to know more? John, Westy, and Matt begin the story of the bug-blasting blockbuster that a lot of people completely misread, and the satire hiding in plain sight.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Paul Verhoeven, the cast, and the second act — includin ... Show More
1h 11m
Aug 2025
Strange New Worlds - S03E05 - Through the Lens of Time
Talitha is back from her deep space mission to talk Trek with Jim and A.Ron. In this episode, the landing party deals with drama, demons, and disappearances. Can the party make it out alive? And can the hosts survive the gut-punch of this usually light-hearthed series? You can ch ... Show More
1h 51m