Millie De Chirico Explained
Millie De Chirico is an American film programmer.
She was the chief programmer and host of TCM Underground, a program on Turner Classic Movies.
Biography
De Chirico is a graduate of Georgia State University. She is a former DJ for WRAS, the Georgia State radio station.[1]
After De Chirico graduated from college, she got a job for TCM which included reviewing letters sent to the station by viewers.[2]
In 2007, De Chirico started programming for TCM Underground, a program on TCM started in 2006 by Eric Weber devoted to underground film.[3]
In 2022, De Chirico and Quatoyiah Murry published the book TCM Underground: 50 Must-See Films from the World of Classic Cult and Late-Night Cinema.[4] [5] [6]
In December 2022, De Chirico was laid off from TCM. In February 2023, TCM Underground was discontinued.[7] [3] [8]
De Chirico and Danielle Henderson host the podcast I Saw What You Did.[9]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Barley + Rye: At the bar with TCM programmer Millie De Chirico. Osayi. Endolyn. February 27, 2014.
- Web site: Meet Millie DeChirico, Queen of the TCM Underground. Richard L.. Eldredge. October 28, 2011.
- Web site: The End Of TCM Underground Is A Huge Loss. Bill. Bria. February 24, 2023. /Film.
- Web site: New 'TCM Underground' book recommends rare cinema gems and must-see cult classics. December 19, 2022. WABE.
- Web site: The queen of "TCM Underground" on her new book and love for cult movies - ARTS ATL.
- Web site: TCM Underground: 50 Must-See Films from the World of Classic Cult and Late-Night Cinema. De Chirico, Millie & Quatoyiah. Murry. Library Journal.
- Web site: 'TCM Underground' Label Fading Out For Good, Two Months After Related Staff Cutback – Update. Tom. Tapp. Dade. Hayes. February 23, 2023.
- Web site: Warner Bros. Discovery lays off 'TCM Underground' host Millie De Chirico right before Christmas. Rodney. Ho.
- Web site: These Filmmaking Podcasts Will Change the Way You Make Movies . 27 March 2023 .
