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ADDITION: Fun City Editions Blu-ray (April 2020): Fun City Editions have transferred Arthur Barron's Jeremy to Blu-ray. It is cited as being from a "New 2K restoration from its 35mm color reversal internegative". Originally shot on 16mm, the 1080P image is soaked in heavy texture - no glossy, tight image here - and it is very appealing and consistent. the colors are very deep and rich (notable blues and reds) and the film is housed on a dual-layered disc with a max'ed out bitrate in the 1.66:1 aspect ratio.

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On their Blu-ray, Fun City Editions use a DTS-HD Master dual-mono track (24-bit) in the original English language. There aren't many effects with only the cello and other music impacting externally on the film viewing. The score is credited to Lee Holdridge - who has done a ton of TV movies since - here we get his 'Jeremy theme' sung by Glynnis O'Connor and Joseph Brooks' "The Hourglass Song" sung by Robby Benson. The audio is as imperfect as the production limitations would allow - but dialogue is audible and the music quite pleasing via the lossless. Fun City Editions offer optional English subtitles on their Region 'A' Blu-ray.

The Fun City Editions Blu-ray offers a new commentary by Kat Ellinger and Mike McPadden who discuss Benson, the sensitivity of his character, how is career had evolved, the off-camera romance with Glynnis O'Connor, the wonderful cinematography of Paul Goldsmith, how Jeremy is so different from similar teen movies where the protagonist is a bit geeky, cerebral and artistic, this arriving in Hollywood's new age, the strong reception at Cannes and much more. Before the film we get a brief introduction by Glynnis O'Connor and as supplements, a 21-minute A conversation with Robby Benson and O'Connor sharing memories of the film made almost 50-years ago. They remain classy and engaging. Fun City include an 8-minute new video essay, "A Phantom of Delight," by filmmaker Chris O'Neill, an episode of 'Trailers from Hell' commentary by Larry Karaszewski and an image gallery. The package has a 12-page liner notes booklet with an excellent new essay by film critic Bill Ackerman entitled "First Love in Fun City" discussing influences like Love Story made two year's previous as well as Danny Peary's championing of Jeremy. Plus there is a reversible sleeve included.     

On the surface Jeremy could be dismissed as an 'After School Special' that pushes the envelope but looking deeper this was a bold teenage love story, unique in its characterizations, exporting themes sharing universal feels of awkwardness and low confidence, trust and innocence - a brilliantly underplayed film of maturity and the depth of feelings imbued by your first love. Jeremy was a great choice for another Fun City Edition Blu-ray (the first two being Alphabet City and I Start Counting.) This is a rare kind of a film and the commentary, visual essay, interviews and booklet give it immense value. Very strongly recommended!

Gary Tooze