Starship Troopers (1997) is often remembered for its explosive action and futuristic warfare, but behind the surface lies one of the most fascinating and misunderstood films of the 1990s. Directed by Paul Verhoeven, the movie presents a militarized future where humanity is locked in a brutal war against giant alien insects known as the Arachnids—or “Bugs.” What many audiences missed on first release is that the film is a sharp satire of fascism, propaganda, and blind patriotism. The movie is loo