“Gardner eschews easy triumphalism by remaining true to his protagonist’s situation and using the film’s Margate setting to weave in a deft critique of the gentrification process turning a blind-eye to people like her.”
The Scotsman has awarded Jellyfish four stars, the highest rating of any of this week’s new releases. Read the full review by clicking here.
Mark Kermode reviewed Jellyfish on his BBC Radio 5 Live show and you can watch the whole thing back by clicking play on the video below…
James was interviewed back in September at the Dinard Festival Film by the BBC’s Afternoon Show. You can listen by clicking here. The interview starts at 30:50.
“Jellyfish is a timely and important social commentary with terrific performances. If it can garner even a fraction of the attention of I, Daniel Blake perhaps it could prompt a better understanding of the horrific ramifications of poor mental health on struggling families in poverty, and provide another much needed counter to those hysterical polarising headlines.“
It pleases us tremendously when professionals who work in the fields the film addresses respond positively to the film. You can read the full review by Wendy Lloyd on ‘The Psychologist’ by clicking here.
Ahead of the release in UK cinemas on Friday (15th) Jellyfish has received four FOUR STAR reviews, which you can read by clicking on the links below…
“Hill is the anchor at the heart of this movie and, fittingly for her character, delivers a performance with maturity beyond her years.”
“Owning every scene, rising star Liv Hill certainly delivers a memorable performance as Sarah, worthy of all the attention and nominations she’s been receiving.”
“It’s a compelling story with wonderfully drawn characters and a world that carries weight”
“Jellyfish is a remarkable debut anchored by an unforgettable lead performance - this is a British indie that deserves your attention.”
Liv and James were were interviewed live on BUILD SERIES LDN yesterday and if you missed it, no worries as you can catch up by clicking play on the video below.
“I’m looking forward to experiencing adult life without my mum but I know I’m going to be homesick. On my last day at home, my mum’s going to make a lasagne and I’m going to bake fairy cakes.”
Liv is featured in today’s copy of the Metro newspaper. Read the article online by clicking here.
James was interviewed on Radio Thanet on Saturday morning. If you missed it, listen back on Soundcloud by clicking here.
“Stand-up comedy requires its practitioners to be a walking juxtaposition, combining the narcissism of assuming they’re funny enough to hold the audience’s attention with the needy desire for affirmation. It’s no wonder that jobbing comedians are not depicted often in the movies. It’s even rarer that they’re depicted with any semblance of reality.”
Tom Beasley has written a great feature for the iPaper on stand-up in film and what happens when the laughs don't come. Read the article by clicking here.
Jellyfish was featured on Channel 4 news tonight. To see the film click here.
“What I hope the film does is to make the audience laugh and cry in equal measure, and hopefully give them a view through a window that is unseen, because a lot of what we are talking about with Jellyfish is happening behind closed doors.”
James was interviewed by Aesthetica magazine about the process of making Jellyfish. You can read the full interview by clicking here.
BBC South East were LIVE from the Jellyfish People’s Premiere at the Carlton Cinema in Westgate-On-Sea (Margate) on February 6th 2019. Watch the video below…
“I thought we’d written an impossible screenplay”
The Film Blog interviewed James about all things Jellyfish. You can read the full interview by clicking here.
Liv and James will be LIVE on BBC breakfast news tomorrow morning (Thursday 31st) to talk about Jellyfish! They’re scheduled for 8:55am but it could be a bit before, could be a bit after. Either way, make sure you’re tuned in!
Liv, Cyril and James were guests of Mark Kermode at the BFI on Monday night for the recording of Mark’s ‘Live in 3D’ podcast, which will be released via iTunes very soon. Also on the show were Joe Cornish, Nadine Labaki and Steve Coogan.
Liv and Jellyfish are the focus of a great feature by The Guardian. Read more by clicking here.
Details of all the exclusive preview screenings with cast and filmmaker Q&A have now been announced. You can see the list and book tickets via the cinema websites listed on the poster below…
The People’s Premiere has been covered by Kent Online and The Isle Of Thanet News. Read the articles by clicking on the images below…
