Jordan Hoffman
Jordan Hoffman is an American freelance film critic and former actor, director and producer. He is best known for his work with New York Daily News, The Guardian, Film.com, Vanity Fair, ScreenCrush, and The Times of Israel.
Guest Appearances
November 13, 2017
Host of Engage: The Official Star Trek Podcast Jordan Hoffman joins Amy this week to discuss the 1997 sci-fi action film “Starship Troopers.” They break down the multiple interpretations of fascism the film presents and how the most likely one was influenced by director Paul Verhoeven’s wartime upbringing. Then, they discuss the film’s concentration on the human body, why what it doesn’t show is as important as what it does, and how it fits into our cultural narrative twenty years later. Lastly, they dive into a conversation about the fascinating gender politics within “Starship Troopers.” Should “Starship Troopers” live forever in The Canon? Cast your vote on the Earwolf forums now!
This episode is sponsored by MUBI.