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The film — where Jessie Buckley plays three characters, each with their own frenzied personality — may be tonally imbalanced and, at times, utterly befuddling.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
“Her connection to Jessie and the immediate way she understood what the character was going through was undeniable. The song is so deeply connected to ‘Toy Story.’”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Most recently, Communion was included on the Observer's best debut novelists of 2026 - a list which previously picked out bestsellers including Rooney's Conversation with Friends and The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
When Jessie Matthews begins to dance, it’s hard to look away.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
“Hyacinth should do the first Beiderman mission,” Jessie said.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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