Larry Fried
School
Rutgers University – New Brunswick
Expertise
Old Hollywood, Jewish History, Film Composers
- Larry has published over 100 articles on cinema, film culture, and Hollywood history.
- He has read over 100 biographies of renowned Hollywood actors and actresses, from Faye Dunaway to Tom Cruise to Elliot Page.
- He studied film music history and composition under the tutelage of award-winning composer Kenneth Lampl.
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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Stories By Larry Fried
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Amazon has grown from a small online bookstore to a global retail behemoth. All things must start somewhere, but what are Amazon's first employees doing now?
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John Wayne was an icon of Hollywood's Golden Age, and was notoriously grouchy. But there were plenty of stars that he just didn't care for himself, too.
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The Beach Boys were for many the sound of the '60s, and an eponymous 2024 documentary sheds new light on their history. But there wasn't room for everything.
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Every year brings new talent to our screens, but also the passing of beloved actors. Here are some of those we said a final farewell to in 2024, so far.
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Bob Marley: One Love was released in 2024, focusing on a few tumultuous years in Bob Marley's later life. Here are some of the details the film leaves out.
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American children growing up in the '90s were treated to a variety of fun yet educational kids TV shows. Here's how they fared when the 21st century arrived.
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For 26 years, "Reading Rainbow" fostered a love of books and turned countless kids into avid readers. Here's what you might not know about the beloved series.
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A 2023 biopic about the oft-strained relationship between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre skipped a few details. Here's what "Maestro" left out.
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James Taylor remains one of music's most indelible singer-songwriters. In addition to his many recognizable hits, his underappreciated tunes deserve a listen.
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From deaths in their family to various illnesses or addictions, plenty of renowned film composers have dealt with their own trials and tribulations.
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Equally known for her acting as her diva behavior, actress Faye Dunaway seemingly disappeared from the limelight following several career flops.
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Plenty of performers suffer for their art, but these musicians suffered a bit more than others thanks to some gnarly injuries and grisly accidents.