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‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ Season 2

By Alexandra MacAaron

'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' is written, directed, and created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. Her unique talents with brisk dialogue, cultural allusions, and quirky characters are put to even better use here.

Film & Television

Amazon’s Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Embarrassingly Good

By Alexandra MacAaron

The script is brisk and smart and filled with vintage cultural allusions. The star is an extraordinarily talented young woman and she’s surrounded by a world-class supporting cast.

Film & Television

Midge Maisel is Back, But Not Bingeable

By Alexandra MacAaron

Mrs. Maisel may be back where she started — not just in her old club, but in her old apartment, and even (mini-spoiler here) back in jail. But this time, she’s taking no prisoners.

Film & Television

‘Loot’ and ‘God’s Favorite Idiot’:
Two Funny Ladies Who Deserve Better Vehicles

By Alexandra MacAaron

The networks have shown themselves to be particularly adept at creating vehicles for funny women. However, two new series that star two of the funniest women around falls flat.

Film & Television

‘Julia,’ A New Series Worth Savoring

By Alexandra MacAaron

The best thing about 'Julia' — or should I say, the pièce de résistance — is its formidable cast.

Film & Television

‘Hacks’: The Good, The Bad, and The Very Funny

By Alexandra MacAaron

'Hacks' is smart and funny. It’s often silly but has meaningful undertones. Best of all, it’s a chance to watch an accomplished pro paired up with a promising newcomer.

Books

‘The Barbizon,’ 700 Rooms of One’s Own

By Alexandra MacAaron

'The Barbizon, The Hotel That Set Women Free' traces the history of the storied residence from its jazz age, prohibition beginnings to its eventual demise and rebirth. Along the way, she analyzes New York’s social, political, and economic environment.

Film & Television

Emmy Noms: Sure Bets, Surprises,
and a Three-Way Snub

By Alexandra MacAaron

Despite a fairly substantial snub, women and people of color were well represented in this year's honorees.

Film & Television

Four Weddings, A Funeral, and Two Streaming Duds

By Alexandra MacAaron

Over the last several years, we've had the opportunity to promote a number of smart, mature, and women-centric originals on streaming services Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu.

Film & Television

The Golden Globes: Time’s Not Up Yet

By Alexandra MacAaron

Last year, the press was encouraged to ask women substantive questions about their work, and not to default to the ubiquitous question "Who are you wearing?" Alas, we were back to that fashion-first mentality.

Film & Television

Guilt-Free Holiday Bingeing. . .On Amazon Prime

By Alexandra MacAaron

It's a great time to catch up on one or more of the original series on Amazon Prime; there are several with strong female leads to choose from.

Film & Television

Netflix Features Four Original Films By Women

By Alexandra MacAaron

Netflix currently has four new movies by female directors. I binged them over the weekend, and am happy to report that they're all worth watching.

Film & Television

The Handmaid’s Tale: Women Shine Brightest in Hulu’s Dark Series

By Alexandra MacAaron

The incredibly talented multi-award-winner Elisabeth Moss and the show’s additional brilliant actresses make the two male leads feel downright incidental.

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‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ Season 2

Amazon’s Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Embarrassingly Good

Midge Maisel is Back, But Not Bingeable

‘Loot’ and ‘God’s Favorite Idiot’:
Two Funny Ladies Who Deserve Better Vehicles

‘Julia,’ A New Series Worth Savoring

‘Hacks’: The Good, The Bad, and The Very Funny

‘The Barbizon,’ 700 Rooms of One’s Own

Emmy Noms: Sure Bets, Surprises,
and a Three-Way Snub

Four Weddings, A Funeral, and Two Streaming Duds

The Golden Globes: Time’s Not Up Yet

Guilt-Free Holiday Bingeing. . .On Amazon Prime

Netflix Features Four Original Films By Women

The Handmaid’s Tale: Women Shine Brightest in Hulu’s Dark Series

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