Park City’s Last Dance

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With Robert Redford’s recent death and big changes happening in the movie world, there’s a sense of transition hanging over the Sundance Film Festival. Adding to that, Sundance will move to Boulder, Colorado in 2027. But before the festival leaves Utah, Vulture is back in Park City for one final celebration in the state.

I’m so excited to be here this week, soaking up all the energy of the festival! It’s incredible to see all the amazing movies, parties, and stars gather in this ski town for the last time after 45 years. I’ll be watching as incredible people stop by our studio on Main Street for portraits with Sinna Nasseri, and I can’t wait to hear the insightful conversations with Vulture writers Fran Hoepfner, Jason P. Frank, and Angelica Jade Bastién. And of course, I’m looking forward to a Ketel One espresso martini (or maybe a few!) from the fantastic bartenders. I’ll be sharing all my favorite moments and the latest news right here and on social media, so be sure to follow along!

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Day One

We decided what movies we’d brave the cold for

It got nostalgic on Main Street

We had an Opening Night Cap at the Chase Sapphire Reserve Experience

Affogatos still taste good inside a brand activation.

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Day Two

The Cinematrix team fired up the iPads with some special edition grids

Here are the different levels of movie recommendations:
➼ Easy Merch Grid
➼ Medium Auteur Grid
➼ Hard R-Rated Grid
➼ Sundance Grid (for the true cinephile)

John Wilson made a supersized return

Alison Willmore’s review of The History of Concrete describes the film not as a straightforward exploration of concrete itself, but as a story about the process of filmmaking. Concrete serves as a grounding element when the film feels lost, though it’s unclear if there’s a clear narrative to begin with. Ultimately, Willmore suggests the film is a commentary on the challenges and inherent silliness of creating art while living under capitalism.

Alexander Skarsgård acted really normal with the cast of The Moment

Judd Apatow tried to explain Maria Bamford

Bilge Ebiri noted in his review of Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story that the film’s appeal comes from its authentic exploration of the subject matter. Apatow didn’t appear to start with a predetermined narrative or agenda.

The Shitheads’ Nicholas Braun and Kiernan Shipka stepped into the Paramount+ photo booth

A movie about death taught us about life

Bilge Ebiri, reviewing The Oldest Person in the World, notes that the film, which features visits with the world’s oldest people and follows the changing relationship between a father and son, unexpectedly delves into deeper, unsettling themes. The project feels open-ended and unresolved. As the film progresses, we also learn about the director’s brother’s suicide in 2009, a painful subject he struggles to discuss. Ultimately, Ebiri observes that the movie isn’t about the long lives of its subjects, but rather a reflection on the fleeting and unpredictable nature of our own time on Earth.

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2026-01-24 04:54