Fast Color

Finally watched Fast Color, which got a festival showing in 2018 but a release in 2019 and is thus I *think* 2019-eligible?? It was *awesome*, anyways. Clever, thoughtful movie about families and superpowers and secrets, terrific acting across the board. I admit I am the kind of viewer who gets a great deal of enjoyment out of just getting to look at gorgeous faces portray emotions, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Belle, San Junipero) and Lorraine Toussaint (apparently the voice of Shadow Weaver on new She-Ra!) definitely appealed to that. But in fact the story was also compelling, great tension in the pacing, powerful climax. Cutting for spoilers: ( Read more... )