Her Shorts
How much do you think you know about sex? Now, what do you actually know about sex? Rachel Bloom helms the latest batch of Refinery29 and Planned Parenthood’s informative comedy series, Her Shorts, to shape up your knowledge of all things down below. From discharge consistency to consent boundaries, the fictional PSAs offer a fresh, quirky, and sometimes hilarious spin to what you SHOULD have learned in health class.
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Plot Summary
This anthology film presents a collection of vignettes exploring modern relationships and personal awakenings. Each short story delves into themes of love, identity, and the complexities of human connection in the digital age. The film offers a diverse range of characters and narratives, unified by a contemporary sensibility and an intimate directorial style.
Critical Reception
Her Shorts received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its unique visual style and the performances of its ensemble cast, particularly Cara Delevingne and LaKeith Stanfield. Some found the individual shorts to be uneven in quality, while others appreciated the film's ambition in exploring contemporary themes.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its stylish direction and diverse cast.
- Some segments are more compelling than others, leading to an uneven viewing experience.
- Explores contemporary relationships with a unique and intimate lens.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be visually interesting and appreciated its exploration of modern relationships, though some felt the individual shorts lacked depth or a cohesive narrative thread.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by a collective of emerging filmmakers, with Gia Coppola directing the overarching narrative and individual segments.
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