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 · Theater

Front Row Center: Live Theater at Home

By Alexandra MacAaron

Another more personal way to show your support of the theater community is to enjoy some of the live theater available to you from the comfort and safety of your home.

Film & Television

Women’s Voices on the Small Screen: A Half-Dozen Shows to Watch

By Alexandra MacAaron

Support women's work on some of the best shows streaming on the on-demand services Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and Disney+.

Film & Television

“Hillary’: Love Her, Hate Her, Know Her Better

By Alexandra MacAaron

'Hillary" presents a more complete and much more intimate portrait of someone who has the distinction of being at once the most admired and the most vilified woman of our time.

Film & Television

‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’:
Love Lives in the Female Gaze

By Alexandra MacAaron

Céline Sciamma has described her latest film, 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire,' as a "manifesto on the female gaze."

Film & Television

‘Emma.’ — Hollywood Revisits Austen
(and Delights Us) Again

By Alexandra MacAaron

The latest Austen to grace the big screen is Autumn de Wilde's 'Emma.' The period — or "full stop," as the Brits call it — is part of the title because, as the director disingenuously explains, "It's a period drama."

Film & Television

‘The Photograph,’ An Intelligent Love Story, Then and Now

By Alexandra MacAaron

'The Photograph,' which is decidedly romantic, but not at all sappy, takes place in New York and New Orleans, today and in the 1980s.

Books

‘A Long Petal of the Sea’: Isabel Allende Writes of Revolution, Refugees, and Enduring Romance

By Alexandra MacAaron

If you are a fan of Isabel Allende, 'A Long Petal of the Sea' is a wonderful addition to her impressive catalogue. If you are new to her work, it's a worthy introduction.

Film & Television

The Oscars: Celebrating the Best in Film,
Except for Women and People of Color

By Alexandra MacAaron

If the audience was concerned that these observations (and admonishments) would continue throughout the evening, they were soon able to relax. There were surprisingly few political or social statements made by any of the winners.

Film & Television

‘Taylor Swift: Miss Americana’ — A Pop Star Finds
A New Voice

By Alexandra MacAaron

'Miss Americana' offers a compelling and compassionate portrait of an extraordinarily talented woman who has grown up and remained remarkably unspoiled under the harshest possible spotlights.

Theater

Playwright Kate Hamill Brings
Women’s Voices to the Stage

By Alexandra MacAaron

“I really felt like I wanted to create female-oriented classics for the stage. I’m not a director, so I didn’t want to direct some female Hamlet. What I wanted to do was create new works." — Kate Hamill

Film & Television

Fabulous Actresses Save the Messy Movie
‘Troop Zero’

By Alexandra MacAaron

If you can excuse a bit of cinematic aimlessness at the beginning, you will thoroughly enjoy the story of star-struck Christmas Flint and her band of space explorers.

Film & Television

‘Grace and Frankie’ Returns This Week

By Alexandra MacAaron

In an industry in which more is more — except when it comes to age, when less is definitely considered more bankable — 'Grace and Frankie's' continued success is something to celebrate.

Film & Television

Women in Hollywood: Will 2020 Be Different?

By Alexandra MacAaron

The truth is, except for rare sleeper exceptions, awards tend to go to the biggest, loudest, most expensive, and — more importantly — most-promoted titles. And these, even today, are rarely helmed by women.

Film & Television

‘Little Women’: Greta Gerwig’s Bold New Take On A Beloved Classic

By Alexandra MacAaron

Greta Gerwig's 'Little Women' succeeds marvelously in retelling Jo March's — and Louisa May Alcott's — stories for a very fortunate new generation.

Film & Television

TV Phenomenon:
Have Yourself A Hallmark Little Christmas

By Alexandra MacAaron

If you're feeling stressed, or blue, or just plain tired, watch a Hallmark Christmas movie. It's cheaper than therapy and less addictive than wine.