Alexandra MacAaron | Women's Voices For Change

Alexandra MacAaron is an alumna of Tufts University and Hunter College High School. She is a past winner of the Simon & Schuster Fellowship, and has written for trade publications and local newspapers. She is the Creative Director & Queen B of B Direct Marketing Communications and author of the book "The New Marketing Conversation" and a blog about parenting tweens, "Lovin’ the Alien.” She lives in Marblehead, MA.

Film & Television

‘RBG’: Thoughtful and Loving Documentary
About Our Most Notorious Justice

By Alexandra MacAaron

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: "There will be enough women on the Supreme Court when there are nine."

Film & Television

‘Little Women’ Still Inspires After 150 Years

By Alexandra MacAaron

The latest addition to the “Little Women” lexicon is a Masterpiece mini-series, airing on PBS this month. As one would assume, it's marvelous.

Film & Television

“Tully’; or ‘Adventures in Postpartum Depression’

By Alexandra MacAaron

Motherhood is messy and noisy and difficult as hell. People (even strangers) are quick to judge you, and you can never be completely successful. But the film is very clear that motherhood is a noble enterprise despite it all.

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.

Film & Television

‘I Feel Pretty’: A Bit Too Muddled For Its Message

By Alexandra MacAaron

Amy Schumer has great legs, shiny hair, and a lovely face. In fact, she's pretty—too attractive to be believable as the homely girl ("before”) in the movie's before-and-after setup.

Film & Television

Finding Your Feet:
Stupendous Cast Dances Through Retiree Rom-Com

By Alexandra MacAaron

There are things that the British simply do better than we do. One of them is creating romantic comedies with old people. Here’s a new one, with a marvelous cast that’s living it up.

Family & Friends

The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Mother

By Alexandra MacAaron

All of a sudden, I recognized the wisdom of the Windsors' concept of "the heir and the spare." Not that any child of ours would reap royal rewards. But it would certainly have softened the blow to have another child or two to focus on once my baby was gone.

Film & Television

Women Behind the Camera: 11 Documentaries on Netflix

By Alexandra MacAaron

The one area in film production where women seem to hold their own is in documentaries. Here are 11 documentaries by talented, visionary female directors. Some tell stories that are better told by women; some just tell good stories.

Arts & Culture · Film & Television

Charlotte Rampling Will Break Your Heart in Hannah

By Alexandra MacAaron

Charlotte Rampling, still striking at 72, brings drama to Hannah's lonely days and transforms an achingly average woman into a tragic figure.

Film & Television

The Leisure Seeker: A Disappointing Trip Down Memory Lane

By Alexandra MacAaron

Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland set off on an internal journey, in which they learn more about themselves and their relationship. The idea of one last adventure is bittersweet and romantic. With our aging population and the challenges of adult caregiving, the situation is timely.

Film & Television

A Wrinkle in Time: Special Effects Distract from a Heroine Whose Time Has Come

By Alexandra MacAaron

Although 'A Wrinkle in Time' has been compared to 'Wonder Woman,' Ava DuVernay is quick to focus on the more human element. "This film is about a girl in a plaid shirt and glasses who goes to a regular school. She's not a Jedi, she's not royalty, she has no superpowers."

Film & Television

“And the Oscar Goes to . . .This Year’s Oscars”

By Alexandra MacAaron

This year, Hollywood's salute to its own achievements made for excellent television indeed.

Film & Television

Oscars 2018: Winners, Losers, and Worthy Women’s Causes

By Alexandra MacAaron

There is powerful momentum right now with unprecedented attention being paid to issues that affect every woman. From sexual harassment, to pay equity, to the lack of opportunities.

Film & Television

I, Tonya: The Mostly True Story of Ice Skating’s Most Striking Woman

By Alexandra MacAaron

The terrific movie "I Tonya," nominated for three Oscars this year, doesn't strive to tell the truth so much as to explore different truths.

Film & Television

The Academy Moves in the Right Direction . . . at a Glacial Pace

By Alexandra MacAaron

Any indication that movies with powerful women at their core can be as successful as movies focused on men can only be a good sign. Hopefully, it opens the door to more movies with — and for and about and by — women.