Aura (Lena Dunham) moves back with her mother Siri (Laurie Simmons) and sister Nadine (Grace Dunham) after graduating from college in Ohio. She broke up with her boyfriend of two years and aimlessly trying to find her way. She plans to move in with her school friend Frankie (Merritt Wever) after she finishes college. Siri is a successful photographer taking pictures with tiny furniture working with Nadine and assistant Candice. While attending a party, Aura meets Youtuber Jed (Alex Karpovsky) from Chicago and reconnects with childhood friend Charlotte (Jemima Kirke). She gets a job as 'hostess' at a local restaurant where Keith (David Call) is the chef. It's only in the daytime when the restaurant is closed. While her mother and sister are away, Aura invites Jed to stay.This is interesting for anybody who likes Lena's TV show Girls. It's essentially an embryonic Girls with Lena's real mother and sister. The funniest one here is Jemima. My problem with this is that I couldn't stand Aura. She's whiny which I never took Hannah to be. It's two sides of the same coin. Lena is able to tune Hannah to be a much more likable character whereas Aura never achieves. Nevertheless, it is still interesting to see the genesis of Lena's ideas and this has the semi-autobiographical feel.

After viewing "Tiny Furniture" I felt more depressed than I had before I decided to watch. Ms. Dunham drew me in, especially with her SNL appearance and growing popularity - both helped to make me wonder where exactly she came from.I can't think of a single spoiler because that would indicate a plot was in place, one with a twist and a back-story and a sub-plot. The only thing happening here is that Aura (Dunham)is trying to figure out her "So Called Life".In the mid 90's, this kind of film was for teenagers trying to figure out what they wanted for their lives, who they wanted to be as adults. Apparently in today's world, even four years of college doesn't help further things along in that department. In today's world it's perfectly OK to crawl back into your mother's womb (bed). To crawl back to a mother with no husband and no real joy in her life.The viewer will know Aura went to college, but not who her father is. Was she a test tube baby? Was her sister? No explanation about the man who helped birth her into her "So Called World".So it's feminist-bent and hipster-built and faith-less and artsy and a bit sad overall. I will admit that Dunham does have a good screen presence. She can do more with her stare than most actresses - and for that, she deserves credit.When I saw Aura's paycheck and the potential 'suitors' in her life, I thought, well... you voted for him. Twice! At least in "Reality Bites" post-grads had their own apartments!

This is the worst movie I've ever seen, and I typically enjoy movies of this nature (slower, deliberate about emotional development). I'll break it down:Dialogue - This bothered me most and was the most distracting. It was completely stilted and lacked any flow.Characters - Totally unsympathetic people. Generally underdeveloped.Plot - Post college malaise is ripe with potential for a story, yet it feels as if it is only used as a plot device to introduce the pathetic characters and their terrible dialogue.Nothing in the movie is particular funny, but it is a bit pretentious, making this movie completely unwatchable. On a side note, I have never seen Girls, but after this drivel, I hope I never do.

Delightful and sweet, Tiny Furniture captures the essence of being fresh out of school and not knowing what the heck to do with yourself. Done for a very small budget, the cinematography, writing, acting are all great making it appear to have a larger budget. This is a classic indie style movie. The film is not a perfect movie but it is so entertaining and fun to watch that any flaws are forgotten. Nice to see non stars in the movie too and especially loved the Mother character. The relationship between the sisters was spot on, anyone who has a sister knows! I also liked the New York feel to the piece, the deprecating humor and the character of Charlotte. Felt very true to life.