We know it’s fun to bemoan just how far the original spirit of Sundance has jumped over the proverbial shark. We’re guilty of it ourselves (see above). But then we’re really just denying the reality of what Sundance has to offer year in and year out, and that’s quality filmmaking. This year’s fest features another banner crop of well-told stories aided by the talents and star power of A- listers like Nicole Kidman, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Steve Carell and Ellen Page. Vulture has done a great roundup of all the debuts we’ll be excited to see in theaters a few months down the line. Check it out.