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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Alicia Malone

Alicia Malone is an authority on classic, independent, and foreign films, and a passionate supporter of women in film.  She has given two TEDx talks on the subject and her first two books, Backwards and in Heels and The Female Gaze – explore the accomplishments and obstacles women have faced throughout cinema’s history.  Her latest book, Girls on Film: Lessons From a Life of Watching Women in Movies, was released in March and connects film analysis with her own journey of self-discovery—from growing up as a nerdy film lover in Australia to finding her voice as a woman on television.

Malone began her television career two decades ago in her native Australia, working behind the scenes as a writer, producer, and editor for movie-centric television shows. Her expertise in film saw her transition to host, interviewer, and film critic for television, radio, print, and online. In 2011, Malone moved to Los Angeles, and since then has appeared as a film expert on a variety of television channels and programs, including CNN’s The Movies documentary series, MSNBC, Access Hollywood, E!, Entertainment Tonight, MTV, and ABC’s 2019 Live from the Red Carpet Oscar pre-show. 

She is a regular on Turner Classic Movies and the host of TCM Imports, showcasing cinematic treasures from around the world each Sunday.  Her new show Follow the Thread airs on TCM (June 4) and HBO Max (June 17) and will explore the synergies between fashion and film, and cover a variety of topics at the intersection of the two, inspired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute’s new exhibition, In America: An Anthology of Fashion.  

Previously, Malone was the host of FilmStruck, TCM’s streaming service for movie lovers, and was the host and creator of Fandango’s series Indie Movie Guide.  Her dedication to film history and supporting women filmmakers saw her named one of LA Weekly’s People of 2019, and one of 100 #WorthyWomen of 2016. She can also be seen on the Criterion Channel and as the host of Focus Features' Reel Destinations series.  Alicia joins us from her home in Maine and you can connect with her on Instagram at @aliciamalone.