> By the way, once updated to the new VLC version (3.0.17.4-5) in a fully > updated Sid I noticed after seeing a few videos the player goes black again > and nothing until a reboot is issued. > > Anyone else noticed this? Yes (also on current sid with VLC 3.0.17.4-5) i can confirm: after switching to another videos in my playlist it turns to black again. Disabling "Integrate video in interface" is a workaround (reported in #1021140).