Special Report: TCM Imports

The Projection Booth Podcast

The Projection Booth

Film Reviews, Film Interviews, Film History, Tv & Film

4.8 • 686 Ratings

🗓️ 28 April 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

Join us on The Projection Booth as we welcome back Turner Classic Movies host, Alicia Malone, to discuss her latest book, TCM Imports: Timeless Favorites and Hidden Gems of World Cinema. In this episode, we delve into how Alicia curated a selection of international films, organizing them by season and mood to provide the perfect watch for any time of year. Alicia shares the fascinating process behind the book's creation, including the hidden gems she unearthed during her research and her personal favorite discoveries. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned cinephile, this conversation is packed with insights and recommendations that celebrate the rich diversity of global cinema.

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0:00.0	Hold your ears, folks.
0:06.8	It's showtime.
0:08.5	People pay good money to see this movie.
0:10.9	When they go out to a theater, they want cold sodas, hot popcorn, and no monsters in the projection booth.
0:17.3	Everyone pretend podcasting isn't boring.
0:20.0	Shut it off.
0:25.6	Turn it off.
0:26.6	Turn it off.
0:31.6	Hey folks. Welcome to a special episode of The Projection Booth.
0:43.5	I'm your host, Mike White.
0:44.8	On this episode, it is the return of Alicia Malone.
0:48.1	We talked with her a few years ago about one of her previous books.
0:51.1	We also had her on the episode all about Deep End. And now she is back
0:56.4	with a new book, TCM Imports, timeless favorites and hidden gems of world cinema. The book includes
1:03.5	52 reviews of some amazing films from around the world, including a lot of titles that you
1:09.2	might not have expected to see.
1:11.6	It's not your typical eight and a half, Lestrada type of book.
1:15.4	It actually digs a little bit deeper.
1:17.8	It shows you a whole lot of great movies.
1:20.3	And Alicia's writing is just fantastic.
1:23.3	Very, very pleasurable to read.
1:25.2	Highly recommend it.
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