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The episode discusses the 1997 sci-fi action film STARSHIP TROOPERS and includes a critique of Siskel and Ebert.

This week we discuss the 1997 sci-fi action flick STARSHIP TROOPERS! In the distant future, the Earth is at war with a race of giant alien insects. Little is known about the Bugs except that they are intent on the eradication of all human life. But there was a time before the war... A Mobile Infantry travels to distant alien planets to take the war to the Bugs. They are a ruthless enemy with only one mission: Survival of their species no matter what the cost... Hear our take on the film and on the critique of SISKEL AND EBERT. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Visit thecultworthy.com Visit https://www.themoviewire.com Video: https://www.youtube.com/@back2thebalcony

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Hosts: Antonio Palacios, Justin Henson

Topics covered

• sci-fi
• action film
• alien invasion
• film critique
• 1997 movies

Keywords

• Starship Troopers
• sci-fi
• action
• film critique
• alien insects

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: STARSHIP TROOPERS

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