Remainders
Remainders
Episode 69: Starship Troopers
On this episode of Remainders we watch the 1997 political sci-fi movie Starship Troopers. Dismissed upon release as a generic action movie, time has been kind to this movie about fascism and soldier recruitment in a pro-war society. A militarized society in the future waging war against a sub-human alien species, Starship has gained cultural appreciation as a meta-film about wartime propaganda. A first-time viewing for one, we’ll see if this is a dumb, fun movie or an indictment of fascism. Or both.
Other topics include a David Lynch retrospective, the passing of Nikky Katt, new shows we’re watching, and we ask the question: If a movie debuts and is only on streaming, does it really exist?
Songs of the Week
Foolish Heart by The Mavericks
The Baron by Johnny Cash
