The Evolution of the Sundance Chelsea Cinema
If you've ever spent a rainy afternoon wandering down 23rd Street looking for something better than a generic blockbuster, you probably have a few memories of the sundance chelsea. It was one of those spots that felt like a local secret, even though it was sitting right there in the middle of one of Manhattan's busiest neighborhoods. For a long time, it represented a very specific era of New York City film culture—a time when "going to the movies" was starting to transition from a popcorn-and-soda tradition into something a bit more upscale and curated. ...