Go See Bigger, Stronger, Faster.
Jun 14, 2008 17:55:00 GMT -5
Post by BTR on Jun 14, 2008 17:55:00 GMT -5
Bigger, Stronger, Faster*: The Side Effects of Being American is an extremely engrossing documentary about steroids in America and the competitive, self-image fueled spirit that is at the root of their prevalence. The director, writer, and narrator is an amateur powerlifter who used steroids for a time, but the real story is about his older and younger brother, his family, and culture at large.
There are many reasons I think you all would enjoy this movie, and not just because it might make you think twice about whether or not Riot Act is right
One of the brothers is a former WWF jobber (Mike Bell, if you actually know the jobbers), and the childhood hero of all the guys in the movie is Hulk Hogan. There is also plenty of Rocky, Rambo, Schwarzenneger footage to tickle your palette. While it does have, at the least a "why are steroids so vilified if they're not as bad as people think" bent, it also points out the hypocrisy of the people who regulate and don't regulate the entire health and sports industry.
It's in limited release, so I don't know if it's playing around you, but check the indy theatres in your area or at least remember it on your Netflix queue. And if you don't believe me, it's got a 100% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Also, there are a lot of ripped dudes who upon second look are actually chicks. Hot.
There are many reasons I think you all would enjoy this movie, and not just because it might make you think twice about whether or not Riot Act is right
One of the brothers is a former WWF jobber (Mike Bell, if you actually know the jobbers), and the childhood hero of all the guys in the movie is Hulk Hogan. There is also plenty of Rocky, Rambo, Schwarzenneger footage to tickle your palette. While it does have, at the least a "why are steroids so vilified if they're not as bad as people think" bent, it also points out the hypocrisy of the people who regulate and don't regulate the entire health and sports industry.It's in limited release, so I don't know if it's playing around you, but check the indy theatres in your area or at least remember it on your Netflix queue. And if you don't believe me, it's got a 100% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Also, there are a lot of ripped dudes who upon second look are actually chicks. Hot.
