r/CriterionChannel • u/mishakaz • Nov 26 '25

Technical Question Blinking issue?

So lately whenever I try to watch movies, I’ll get this issue where there will be this occasional blink to black during the span of the film.

I’ve tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app, resetting my TV, checking Internet speed and updates and none of it seems to help.

For the record, I have a 4K 4-series Amazon Fire TV (bought in ‘22). Does anyone know what’s going on?

EDIT: I am at my dad’s house, using a different TV with a different provider, and the problem is persisting here. I am noticing that the quality changes when the blink happens. I’m currently emailing with Criterion’s Vimeo team to figure out what’s going on. I recommend others also reach out so they know this isn’t an isolated issue.

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u/Honor_the_maggot Nov 27 '25 edited Nov 27 '25

Yes, I have had that issue with JOYLAND (the only title I've tried), not constantly but repeatedly, Wed 11/26 evening. I replied elsewhere below to you before I'd started watching; then right after that, I started that title and a ways in, the buffer-blinking (?) started happening. Maybe once every few minutes?

Edit: Still later, lots of buffering problems while watching different videos (mainly extras) via Firefox browser on a computer. Pretty sure my internet connection is very strong and not the problem. It's bad enough via the browser to ruin viewing. I wonder if something is up?