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Sundance hasalwaysbeen half about the movies and half about the atmosphere surrounding them.
Strangers talk to you in line for coffee or for a panel.
You go to a temporary outpost of Tao and see former internet-TV star [redacted] dragged out shit-faced.
Its in these spaces where hype ferments and introductions are made and the upcoming year in cinema is decided.
Randall Park made his directorial debut withShortcomings,which critics called breezy, charming, and amiable.
Another notable first-timer was Korean Canadian playwright Celine Song, whosePast Livesearned raves for star Greta Lee.
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