"Beyond The Hollywood Sign: World Cinema With Alicia Malone" (157)

EPISODE 156 -  “BEYOND THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN: WORLD CINEMA WITH ALICIA MALONE” - 9/14/2026 

This week on From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we’re going around the world with one of our favorite film people—Turner Classic Movies host Alicia Malone! Alicia joins us to talk about her wonderful book, TCM Imports: Timeless Favorites and Hidden Gems of World Cinema, a personal tour through 52 remarkable films spanning decades, continents, and cultures. We talk about the movies that opened her eyes to international cinema, some of the unexpected treasures she discovered along the way, and why venturing beyond Hollywood can completely change the way you look at movies. Whether you’re already a devotee of world cinema or have always wondered where to begin, Alicia is the perfect guide. Grab your passport, movie lovers—no luggage required! It’s a brand-new episode of From Beneath the Hollywood Sign!

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Sources:

TCM Imports: Timeless Favorites and Hidden Gems of World Cinema

wikipedia.com;

TCM.com;

IMDBPro.com;

Movies Mentioned:

Citizen Kane (1941);

Suspicion (1941);

Bicycle Thieves (1948);