"The New York Times" said the film "surmounts its indie-movie quirkiness with exceptional acting and a sincere belief in the salvation of its wounded characters.” Palka returned to 2010 Sundance Film Festival as a Juror with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.Palka appeared in Peter Mullan’s "Neds", Jeremiah Jones’ "Restive", Bryce Dallas Howard’s "When You Find Me", Nathan Sutton's "Autumn Wanderer" and Sylvia Sether's "King of Norway."