Our Fight Song" for the 2016 DNC.

Because Rob Reiner had the good sense to let the book's author, William Goldman, write the screenplay. It is a brilliant, perfect piece of work from all involved, because the man at the helm was a master.
I could say similar things about every film of his that I've ever seen. I am heartbroken over this.

many Americans who watched Norman Lear's "All In The Family " identified with the Archie Bunker character. He was their "loveable Racist" and they laughed along, and even cheered, his inappropriate opinions and clueless antics.

I'm sure Lear thought the audience would understand the satire.. Many Americans didn't.

Still too many people dismissing Reiner as "Meathead" and ignoring his accomplishments as a director of such world-class movies as "A Few Good Men," "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally," "This Is Spinal Tap," and many others.

I was struck at how he set a standard in such a diverse group of movies.

Just among the ones you mentioned, those are great examples of courtroom dramas, fairy tail, romantic comedy and mockumentary. Not to mention Stand By Me (Nostalgic Americana if that is a thing), Misery (horror) and The American President (as another pretty solid romantic comedy)

He really does deserve to go down as one of the top directors in American history for such a diverse catalog that has meant so much to so many people.

Rob Reiner is among that small group of celebrities that I will forever think of as the BEST of humanity. Talented, kind, intelligent, intensely entertaining, influential--and a real treasure for those of us who are fighting for democracy for his progressive viewpoints.


Honestly, this one makes me feel as though I lost a family member. That lump in my throat has been there all morning.



*I feel as though this is not yet substantiated sufficiently to post more than a note, but Don Lemon has reported in a video from his instagram or youtube (or both) site that the 32 year old chronically drug-addicted son of Rob is the leading suspect. Even more sad, if true, but I will only state that is being reported (LAPD are being intensely cautious and close-mouthed so...? )

“Spinal Tap II, The Ending Continues” Saturday night and laughed my ass off.
I did not hear this news until Stephanie show this AM.
This fucking year………the likes of which we have never seen.

and watched The Princess Bride. One of the best movies ever.

Rest in Peace

We have lost a powerful voice for reason and a powerful advocate for progressive causes. That is terrible enough, but we've also lost a wonderful and creative producer of films.

.. just heard on KTLA channel 5 in Los Angeles

we were fortunate to attend Stephanie Miller’s Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour at the Saban Theater, just days before the incredibly important midterm elections. Rob Reiner was one of the guest panelists that night, along with Martin Sheen, Margaret Cho and then Congressman Adam Schiff. I remember his passion and concern about the outcome of that election, which fortunately was a blue wave and the Democrats regained control of the House, hence limiting the damage of the MAGA administration. That is my most vivid memory of him. He was an authentic fighter for freedom and a true American hero in my eyes. RIP Mr. and Mrs. Reiner, your courage in trying to effect positive change was truly inspirational and will hopefully continue to inspire others.

I don't even know what to say 😭

Something must have snapped for his desperate and occasionally homeless son, Nick. Just from what I've read from the NYT, something must have been going wrong in the family for a long time.

With families, internal struggles are usually more complicated than is apparent. I'll continue to regard Rob Reiner as a mensch and great ally of Democrats, even if what comes out about the family dynamic seems to contradict it.

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tennis tournament in 1976. It was at Oakland University in Rochester, MI. The players were Rob, Charleton Heston and one of his sons, Chad Everett, Richard Chamberlain (Dr. Kildare), Lloyd Bridges, and Desi Arnaz, Jr. Can't remember the others. About 5 matches, they were playing doubles. So about 20 celebrities, from what I can remember. I walked up to Rob after his match and stuck my hand out. He didn't have a hairpiece on or a combover, so it was shocking to see him bald. He had a sheepish grin and was very nice. We chatted for a few seconds. Later, I was sitting next to this young guy and we were commenting on a match. He looked familiar and I suddenly realized it was Desi Arnaz, Jr. After a while, he said "Ok, I gotta go." He seemed to steel himself as he stood up. He climbed down the bleachers and made a run for the locker room. An older woman grabbed his arm and yelled "HEY!" after recognizing him. He looked like a running back breaking a tackle as he spun and dislodged himself.

Rob Reiner was an icon. His loss is immeasurable.

For me it falls into the rare category of actually being a satire of a genre while actually being a great example of that genre.

It is downright silly in many ways that are meant to be satire but is so utterly charming that it works.

Highly recommend this documentary...As You Wish https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0305245/