Starship Troopers' shower scene is a subversive moment that reveals the dark hints about the society it takes place in. The co-ed shower scene highlights the expendability of all characters, regardless of background or gender, serving as fodder for the military. As the film ages, the satire of Starship Troopers becomes more relevant, critiquing society's obsession with conflict and the dehumanization of enemies.

It might seem like an excuse to include nudity, but the Starship Troopers shower scene is actually one of the most subversive in the satirical sci-fi. Starship Troopers is considered Dutch auteur Paul Verhoeven's last great American movie, and on the surface, it's about a bunch of good-looking soldiers flying to a distant planet to fight a race of super-aggressive bugs. It's packed with bloody action and CGI that has held up surprisingly well, but it was a box-office disappointment. However, over the decades, it became...