Although for many years, I have enjoyed the rapier wit of Tom Clyde‘s columns, I was dismayed with his goodbye to Sundance. Since for many years, he seemed to avoid stepping into Park City to view Sundance films I think he missed how daunting and ahead of their time many of the films were. He also dwelled on people wearing black with “phlegm colored” scarves (whatever that is). I am wondering if he simply saw people in newsreels — which always print the most outlandish costumes to sell papers rather than seeing them in person. I attended hundreds of films before COVID and mostly saw normal people in winter clothing so they could tramp from film to film in what used to be snowy conditions.Over the years Sundance had young filmmakers attend summer labs so they could hone their craft and inspired the creation our wonderful Park City film Center. While some films explored health issues, world problems, and racial inequalities, others were simply delightful, romps that often-featured beautiful films from far away countries.After COVID, Sundance never regained its former prominence, but all in all despite the traffic jams, street closures and difficulties of buying tickets that marred the experience for some people. I will always remember the wonderful moments in Sundance, including seeing all the volunteers who came from all over the world as well as many from Park City in their colorful, donated parkas by Kenneth Cole, who managed venues in order to see favorite films.Wendy LavittPark CityThe post Feeling a little stung appeared first on Park Record. ...read more read less