About The Series
Turner Classic Movies presents Follow the Thread, a series hosted by TCM’s Alicia Malone and joined by very special guests, inspired by The Met’s Exhibition, In America: An Anthology of Fashion.
Presented as a limited series on TCM & HBO Max, Follow the Thread will explore the synergistic effect of fashion and film-tracing their cultural influence across the past, present and future.
About Host Alicia
Malone
Alicia Malone is a host on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and the host of TCM Imports, showcasing cinematic treasures from around the world each Sunday.
Malone is an authority on classic, independent, and foreign films, and is passionate about supporting women in film. As an author, Malone’s two books – Backwards and in Heels and The Female Gaze – explore the accomplishments and obstacles women have faced throughout cinema’s history. She has also given two TEDx talks on the subject. Her newest book, Girls on Film: Lessons From a Life of Watching Women in Movies, was released in the spring of 2022.
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.
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.’
Malone’s 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.