The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All - The use of the steroid plot in this movie only serves as a convenient excuse for Treat Williams, the part-time mercenary, part-time teacher, to engage in an all-out violent war with the local organized crime syndicate. Nonetheless, the movies doesn't fail to demonize steroids with a strong anti-steroid message along the way.
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Certain news events have significant effects on how the public (including media and law enforcement) view anabolic steroids and anabolic steroid users. The recent arrest warrant issued by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Craig Titus (for murder) and IFBB Pro Kelly Ryan (for accessory to murder) is a critical event in the widespread public perception of bodybuilders, steroid use and aggression. Inevitably, you will see a causal connection made between the steroid use common in bodybuilding, aggression and murder. Click on the images below to view news video coverage of the event that may indirectly lead to greater attention by media and law enforcement given to steroid use in pro bodybuilding and by bodybuilders in general... and the further demonization of anabolic-androgenic steroids.
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Strangers with Candy - Extensive media attention has recently been given to the alleged widespread steroid use by teenage girls; the rates have largely been discounted as overstated even by anti-steroid experts such as Harrison Pope, MD. But nonetheless, the fear of female steroid users have contributed to the collective paranoia regarding the dangers of steroids.
Occasionally, television and cinema explore the topic of anabolic steroid use by women, usually for comic effect. Such is the case with the sitcom, Strangers with Candy. The main character is Jerri Blank - a 46 year-old former drug addict who lives with her parents and has re-enrolled as a freshman at Flatpoint High School. Given the absurdity of the premise of this Comedy Central sitcom, we can only expect an equally unrealistic treatment of the topic of female steroid use.
Jerri is a member of the Flatpoint High School girls' track relay team. She performs absymally in the event and is given an ultimatum by her coach - either improve her performance or get kicked off the team. She is told that she has a body fat percentage of 80% with the remainder likely consisting of scar tissue. She is "pressured" to do whatever it takes to improve.
Whatever It Takes (1999) - The topic of anabolic steroids has appeared in headlines on a regular basis for the past few years. But only recently, with the death of WWE wrestling superstar Eddie Guerrero, has professional wrestling been scrutinized. Perhaps due to the fact that most people classify wrestling (and bodybuilding) as more entertainment than true sports competition, most of the media interest (and congressional attention) has befallen sports such as baseball, football, and track and field. However, since anabolic steroids have been labelled a "contributing factor" in the death of Eddie Guerrero, at least a few more people are paying attention, including a few lawmakers. In response, the WWE has decided to implement drug testing for steroids and recreational drugs.
Several years before Congress found it politically expedient to explore steroids in wrestling and bodybuilding, Hollywood decided to treat us to its own perspective on the issue. The result was a movie called Whatever It Takes, starring Don "The Dragon" Wilson and Andrew Dice Clay. The movie is most commonly recognized in the fitness community as the big screen acting debut of MuscleMag cover girl Vicki Pratt (whose uncredited appearance became noteworthy because of her topless scenes). Also, appearing were several pro bodybuilders including Aaron Baker, Claude Groulx, Curtis Loeffler, Christine Lydon, as well as pro football players such as Eric Hill.
Deadly Little Secrets (2000) - There are plenty of bad "B" movies. And there are plenty of movies about serial killers. But I had to review this movie because of the outrageous and incredulous plot. I don't think there ever existed such a serial killer with the following modus operandi in real life or cinema...
Dr. Gordon Childs, a top sports physician has abandoned his medical practice to focus exclusively on developing designer steroids for professional athletes in track, football, baseball, tennis, etc. The designer steroids were in such high demand than anyone who was anyone knew this steroid doctor. Dr.Childs had access to top athletes and shared the lavish lifestyles with them.