By chris-chris92 on Skatehive
Source Can a biopic about an 80s glam metal band really be masterful, to the point of becoming essential on any respectable cinephile’s watchlist? In my honest, yes, also subjective opinion, yes. Without a doubt, the answer is yes. The Dirt is more than just another film meant to glorify a rock band with a certain pedigree and fans all over the world. It is a fascinating mix of comedy, raw and at times heartbreaking drama, and a pseudo documentary style, a mockumentary very much in the vein of The Blair Witch Project or Paranormal Activity. Personally, I stumbled upon this film by pure chance. One day, scrolling through the most famous streaming app in the world, I came across a suggestion. I was looking for real life events, and Netflix interpreted that through what I like most, music, bands, and related topics, and suggested what would turn out to be a surprise beyond my expectations. I found a true hidden gem in plain sight. You see, since 2019, it had already been released on the p