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How Starship Troopers’ Psychic Subplot Explains Its Divisive Message
The internet is warring over Paul Verhoeven’s subversive 1997 sci-fi blockbuster, and one puzzling element explains its message: psychic powers.
Mike Pence Says America's Space Force Will Seek Peace Through Strength
The Space Force is turning out to be the orbital version of the Border Wall.
1997 Was an Amazing Year for Dystopian Sci-Fi Movies
'Gattaca' and 'Starship Troopers' still hold up two decades later—and they're uncomfortably relevant, too.
Critics Would Have Loved 'Starship Troopers' if it Was Released in 2017
Paul Verhoeven has always been ahead of his time. With his fascist, bug squashing 1997 sci-fi gorefest, he was exactly 20 years ahead.
[Premiere] Boy Meets Alien Girl in This Animated Music Video
A relationship between an alien and a human is cut short in Sam Kogon's 'I Was Always Talking' music video.
Paul Verhoeven Talks About ‘Elle’ and the ‘Daily Threat’ of Rape
We talk with the director of Elle about Donald Trump, violence against women, and where he thinks the country is heading.
What to Watch After 'Black Mirror'
Already finished the new season of 'Black Mirror'? We recommend what to watch next based on your favorite episode.
What Would America Run By Trump Look Like? 'Starship Troopers'
The billionaire's bombastic militarism and Paul Verhoeven’s 1997 satirical nightmare both reflect America’s darkest tendencies.
Meet the Animator Behind Star Wars and 'Jurassic Park'
Phil Tippett is the mastermind behind some of the greatest fantasy creatures and sci-fi set pieces in cinema history.
The Secret Authoritarian History of Science Fiction
Many have been surprised by the recent controversies stirred up by SF's right-wing writers—but they shouldn't be.
Original Creators: Sci-Fi Cineast Paul Verhoeven
We take a look at some iconic artists from numerous disciplines who have left an enduring and indelible mark on today’s Creators.