School
Rutgers University – New Brunswick
Expertise
Super Mario, Batman, Jim Carrey Movies
- Larry is the host of a film podcast called "My Favorite Movie is...," a show where he interviews cinephiles about their all-time favorite films, and which provides fresh, modern takes on all-time classic movies.
- He is a member of the selection jury for his hometown's local non-profit independent film festival.
- He has watched the entirety of "How I Met Your Mother" four times and will continue to defend the finale until his dying breath.
Experience
Larry Fried is a filmmaker, writer, and podcaster based in New York. He is currently and is a TV editor for That Shelf and a senior critic at Geek Vibes Nation. His writing has been featured in POV Magazine, Slash Film, Next Best Picture, and Nintendo Life. Before beginning his career as a writer, he was an accomplished video producer, director, and editor for over a decade, servicing non-profit organizations across his home state of New Jersey.
Education
Larry graduated with a BFA in digital filmmaking from Mason Gross School of the Arts, the arts conservatory on the New Brunswick campus of Rutgers University, New Jersey's largest state school.
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Horror is a divisive genre, and oftentimes it puts critics and audiences at odds. These horror movies have the biggest percentage gaps on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Avengers: Doomsday announced a stack cast for the Marvel Studios sequel, but there are likely some other characters in the movie hidden from the reveal.
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Here's a definitive ranking of all the films that won an Oscar for best animated feature, from the award's introduction in 2001 to the present.
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Sometimes, earning widespread critical praise isn't enough to help someone win an Oscar. Here are the best actors to never take home an Academy Award.
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If you were a fan of Adam McKay's "The Big Short" in 2015, then here are 15 movies that hit familiar notes and tackle similar themes.
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If you loved the gnarly showbiz satire of The Substance, you might want to check out these movies that share various traits with Demi Moore's body horror flick.
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With the success of Christopher Nolan's Interstellar being re-released on IMAX, here are some other movies that should get a giant screen re-release.
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If you think The Ten Commandments and Ben-Hur are long movies, take a gander at this list of the 15 longest movies ever made and have your mind blown.
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What is a Christmas movie without a classic villain? With that question in mind, let's dive into some of the best Christmas villains in cinema history.
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Television
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Manny Jacinto's star is still rising, but he's already delivered some acclaimed performances in a variety of shows including sci-fi, anime, comedy, and more.
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There's occasionally a divide between audiences and critics, with Rotten Tomatoes serving as the main barometer. Here are sci-fi movies with the biggest gaps.
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You might be surprised to see which horror sequels have surpassed the original when it comes to Rotten Tomatoes scores. Does it mean they're actually better?
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There have been many attempts to adapt Superman to film over the years, and a lot of them never came to fruition. Here are some of those Superman movies.
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The X-Men franchise has spanned many movies since beginning in 2000, but there are even more that got stuck in development hell or ended up canceled.
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Want to see how incredible visual effects brought the new Planet of the Apes trilogy to life? Here's what the movies look liked before movie magic was applied.
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The Fifth Element is led by Bruce Willis, but the supporting cast is a fantastic ensemble of legendary stars and talent then on the rise. Where are they now?
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Some of our most beloved and feared horror movie villains almost looked very, very different. Here are some examples -- and what they might have looked like.
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It's always frustrating when a movie with a lot of potential gets shelved, but horror movies are particularly prone to disturbing cancelations.
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Actors in movies and TV shows are often kept apart during a shoot, sometimes by their own choice and sometimes at a director's request. Here are 13 examples.
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"Mutant Mayhem" takes the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in a fresh new direction, but how does it stack up against every other "TMNT" feature film?
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Some actors go all out for their movie roles, an approach that can have severe lasting consequences by causing permanent body damage.
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"Star Wars: Visions Volume 2" presents George Lucas' Universe in bold, unexpected ways. Here's how each episode of the animated anthology ranks.
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Hugh Jackman famously plays Wolverine, but he's portrayed a wide range of characters throughout his career. Here are his best roles outside the "X-Men" movies.
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Television
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Tom Kenny is famous for voicing the beloved character SpongeBob SquarePants, but his career includes a wide variety of roles that display his immense talent.
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Mark Hamill has a storied and varied career that goes well beyond Luke Skywalker in "Star Wars," and here are some of his best roles outside that franchise.
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Television
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BBC's Sherlock series is a beloved and also divisive adaptation. Here are all of the episodes ranked to see which ones hold up to scrutiny.
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Cool Stuff
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Here are 15 board games that would actually make great movies, ranging from modern classics to more obscure fan favorites.
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