Here is a more detailed account of Alan Hunter's career:
* MTV (1987-1997): Hunter joined MTV in 1987 as a VJ, and quickly became one of the network's most popular hosts. He was known for his encyclopedic knowledge of music and his witty, irreverent style. He hosted several shows on MTV, including "120 Minutes," "The Big Picture," and "MTV News."
* E! (1997-2001): After leaving MTV, Hunter joined E! as the host of "The Movie Loft." The show was a critical success and ran for four seasons. Hunter also hosted several other shows on E!, including "The Screening Room" and "E! News Live."
* Independent Film Channel (2001-present): In 2001, Hunter joined the Independent Film Channel (IFC) as the host of "The Screening Room." The show is a weekly series that features interviews with filmmakers and actors, as well as reviews of independent films. Hunter has also hosted several other shows on IFC, including "The Contender" and "IFC Festival Coverage."
* Producing and directing: In addition to his work as a host, Hunter has also worked as a producer and director. He produced the documentary "The Return of the Rocketeer" (1991) and the feature film "The Final Curtain" (1998). He also directed the short film "The Last Night of the World" (1996).
* Writing: Hunter has written several books about film and music, including "The Art of Film" (2005), "The History of Rock Music" (2008), and "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" (2010). He has also contributed articles to magazines and websites, including The Hollywood Reporter, The Huffington Post, and Filmmaker Magazine.
Hunter is currently based in Los Angeles, California. He is married with two children.