How virtual reality stole the show at Sundance Film Festival

PARK CITY, Utah—Despite the attendance of Hollywood celebs like Kevin Bacon, Ryan Reynolds, Nicole Kidman, and Keanu Reeves, the hottest ticket at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival was the virtual reality flight simulator Birdly. The custom-made “ride” allows anyone to lie face-down, arms-out, and—through the magic of the Oculus Rift head-mounted display (HMD)—experience what it’s like