4 Devils hoax

So it was fun while it lasted.

The 4 Devils Discovery thread over at Criterion makes for a terrific read, even though it is an all but verified hoax. It really is interesting to see how a discovery of this nature causes people to react. Cinephiles are definitely their own unique breed (of which I am not excluded). The idea of found film sends one's optimistic imagination reeling [pun] for days.

It helps one understand the preoccupation with religious relics in the middle ages. Stupid, but somehow it keeps you going.