"Much of it it has had no control over: The Hollywood studio system sometimes seems to be on life support, but the independent market (of which Sundance remains the most prominent avatar) is in even scarier shape. There are more movies than ever before, but also fewer deals to be made amid shrinking audiences and a streaming ecosystem that prizes familiarity over quality, torpor over attention."
"The premise of The Gallerist makes it sound like the kind of movie that will live or die based on its handling of tone. Natalie Portman plays an art gallerist trying to sell a dead body at Art Basel in Miami. Desperate workers in the art world? A supporting cast that includes Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Jenna Ortega, and Catherine Zeta-Jones? A satire about the capitalist forces harming art in a time when the medium's worth and value is under attack? Yes, please."
The Sundance Film Festival is experiencing a major transformation ahead of its relocation to Boulder, Colorado, as the Hollywood studio system weakens and the independent market faces shrinking audiences and fewer deals. The number of films has increased while streaming platforms prioritize familiar content, reducing opportunities for distinct voices. Sundance continues to shape the film landscape by producing Best Picture winners and revealing directors like Paul Thomas Anderson, Ryan Coogler, and Chloé Zhao, and by supporting films and performers currently in awards contention. The Gallerist, directed by Cathy Yan and starring Natalie Portman, offers a sharp satire about commodified art with a notable supporting cast.
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