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Park City Film will celebrate restarting its in-person public screenings with an array of Academy Award-nominated features and documentaries.
“It’s Oscar season and it’s exciting to see these films on the big screen,” said Park City Film Executive Director Katharine Wang.
The first film out of the gates will be Lee Isaac Chung’s “Minari,” rated PG-13.
The film, which premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and won the Grand Jury and Audience Awards, will run from Friday, April 16, to Sunday, April 18.
“The film is about a Korean-Amercan family who moves to Arkansas in search of the American Dream, and I’ve been dying to bring it back,” Wang said. “It’s about the resilience of family and what makes a home. It’s a story that people can connect with regardless of their family histories.”
A home with a crackling fire and views of snow-capped mountains has been a dream Christmas destination for centuries even if, in 2020, accessing one is rife with challenges and risks.
Nationwide, mountain towns usually see their first big stream of visitors in December as families with children and skiers hope to take advantage of the holiday break. While this year’s coronavirus outbreak has curbed travel plans for many, agents report that demand for everything from a cabin in a forest to a mansion with mountain views is high.
Towns with a “Christmas feel” small, full of holiday lights and homes with snowy views are experiencing success among renters. A high-end ski resort with a median listing price of $1.1 million, Utah’s Park City took the top spot as the most popular city for vacation rentals this year, according to data from TripIt. Other popular winter destinations like Colorado’s Breckenridge and Washington’s Leavenworth also rose into the top six of the ye