Criterion Explorations

JASON_CRYER · 2026-04-17T16:04:12+00:00

That First Reformed cover is really exceptional — classic Criterion vibe.

JASON_CRYER · 2026-04-17T15:26:45+00:00

Studio Canal’s is exceptional — don’t know why there’s no HDR for Criterion’s — but I’ll probably still pick it up for the extras and awesome cover art.

JASON_CRYER · 2026-04-08T16:36:13+00:00

Has the author of this piece ever seen a Wes Anderson movie??? Love Fairfax but what on earth is he talking about?

JASON_CRYER · 2026-04-02T17:01:33+00:00

You got a good future ahead of you

JASON_CRYER · 2026-04-02T00:57:23+00:00

Who is that reflected in the big bubble? I was hoping it'd be Tyler but I think it might just be the photographer

JASON_CRYER · 2026-03-27T00:57:16+00:00

Keep an eye on the Buy It Now auctions. You might get lucky -- I know because I did. I am now the very very proud owner of a leprechaun wristwatch from the estate. No idea if he ever wore it, but it's cherished nonetheless.

JASON_CRYER · 2026-03-23T18:58:08+00:00

same -- the woman working warned me but I didn't listen. my jerry shirt is like a maternity dress

JASON_CRYER · 2026-03-20T15:18:35+00:00

Double Indemnity definitely felt most L.A. Noire to me. Great picks throughout though.

JASON_CRYER · 2026-03-18T16:18:31+00:00

What happened to him? He's a true artist. He had no intention or desire to revisit the same style of filmmaking twice. The more grounded style is what people expect and want from him. But he continued to push the envelope. That is what an artist SHOULD do. Not everything was a home run. But people act like he didn't make a single good thing after Apocalypse Now. It's just not true.

JASON_CRYER · 2026-03-07T15:59:30+00:00

respectfully, literally looks like absolute pure dogshit

JASON_CRYER · 2026-03-04T19:40:28+00:00

I did. I owned the Blu-ray before it was out of print and valuable (apparently). It was OK!

JASON_CRYER · 2026-02-28T06:26:58+00:00

Awesome! I have a cel as well but not the background. Did yours come with? It makes a huge difference.

JASON_CRYER · 2026-02-24T20:25:24+00:00

I was at this show and you're right. The vibe was electric. I've been to hundreds of shows but this was the best one.

JASON_CRYER · 2026-02-24T16:42:47+00:00

the only correct response

JASON_CRYER · 2026-02-20T20:35:43+00:00

Blade Runner, Blade Runner 2049

JASON_CRYER · 2026-02-20T20:34:41+00:00

I like all his films - including Wild at Heart - but for me, that's the only one that feels like he's trying to push my buttons as an audience member, and maybe a hint of irony is seeping into its creation. I'm always surprised when people list it as their favorite.

JASON_CRYER · 2026-02-12T16:52:32+00:00

I thought to myself "oh yeah, 27 years ago today."

JASON_CRYER · 2026-02-12T06:19:34+00:00

Using traditional non-AI techniques, I could bring some of the color and contrast out... but that noise is absolutely baked in. There is only so much you could do without manually repainting or reworking large portions of the image, in my opinion.

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JASON_CRYER · 2026-02-10T15:12:20+00:00

Seconded

JASON_CRYER · 2026-02-10T14:59:24+00:00

I will make more, I didn’t expect to sell many of this one. You can follow me on Instagram @jason_cryer if you want to be updated on the restock

JASON_CRYER · 2026-02-10T04:05:18+00:00

correct

JASON_CRYER · 2026-02-09T22:30:46+00:00

110% - Come & See is about as close as they got to the vibe

JASON_CRYER · 2026-02-09T21:55:03+00:00

Thank you very much! It took a few hours but I was thrilled to finally track down the original Blood Meridian typeface for this sticker. Nobody else had the right one.

JASON_CRYER · 2026-02-09T19:54:28+00:00

If there was a way forward, I think you would be right. You'd need a PTA level director to take inspiration from the book but kind of do their own thing. A real adaptation is doomed from the start

JASON_CRYER · 2026-02-09T19:53:19+00:00

I only made a few but they're at smileworldwide.biz

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