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‘This is Spinal Tap,’ ‘The Princess Bride’ and more: Rob Reiner’s best films and where to watch them

Rob Reiner created iconic films that many people rewatch and quote. Before his death on Sunday, his work from 1984 to 1995 was often cited as a near-unparalleled, genre-jumping stream. Reiner's legacy includes a diverse range of films that continue to resonate with audiences, including mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap,” the comedic romantic adventure “The Princess Bride,” the coming-of-age film “Stand by Me,” the courtroom drama “A Few Good Men” and the rom-com classic “When Harry Met Sally....” The Associated Press remembers some of his best films and where to watch them.

Rob Reiner once made a film with his son Nick, now suspected of killing parents

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A decade ago, Nick Reiner and his father Rob Reiner seemed to have mended their strained relationship through the film "Being Charlie," which they made together. Nick Reiner has now been booked on suspicion of killing both his father, the actor-director Reiner, and his mother, Michele Singer Reiner. “Being Charlie,” released in 2016, was directed by Rob Reiner and co-written by Nick Reiner. It included elements of their lives and helped them understand each other better. Nick Reiner spent years struggling with addiction and had periods of homelessness. He led a largely private life both before and after the film's release.

The killings of Rob and Michele Reiner shatters family's gentle legacy

NEW YORK (AP) — The Reiner family, known for their positive influence in American culture, has faced a shocking tragedy. Los Angeles police announced Monday that 32-year-old Nick Reiner is in custody on suspicion of killing his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, on Sunday. The Reiners were admired for their work in film and television, with Rob directing classics like “When Harry Met Sally” and Carl creating “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” Friends and colleagues, including Maria Shriver and Barack Obama, have expressed their shock and sadness. The family was known for their belief in the goodness of people and their commitment to justice.

Michele Singer Reiner, photographer who influenced 1980s rom-com's happy end, dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Photographer and movie producer Michele Singer Reiner has died. She married Rob Reiner in 1989. He has said that meeting her inspired him to change the ending of the 1980s romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally...” so that Harry and Sally ended up together. Michele and Rob Reiner were found dead Sunday at their home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. Michele Singer Reiner was a producer for “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,” “God & Country,” “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life” and “Shock and Awe,” according to IMDB.

Here are 10 famous stars who were killed

Director-actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, are the latest celebrities to meet violent ends over the years. The couple was found dead at their home in Los Angeles on Sunday, and their son, Nick Reiner, is in custody. Other high-profile deaths in recent decades include John Lennon, the Beatles singer who was shot to death outside his apartment building in New York in 1980, and Tupac Shakur, the rapper gunned down in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996. Most high-profile deaths are closed cases, but the killing of rapper The Notorious B.I.G. in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles in 1997 remains officially unsolved.

Rob Reiner, son of a comedy giant who became one in turn, dies at 78

Rob Reiner, a renowned filmmaker known for classics like “The Princess Bride” and “When Harry Met Sally …,” has died at 78. He and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead Sunday at their Los Angeles home. Authorities on Sunday arrested the Reiners' son, Nick Reiner, and booked him for murder. Reiner, son of comedy legend Carl Reiner, became a major Hollywood figure with hits like “This Is Spinal Tap.” He co-founded Castle Rock Entertainment, producing successes like “Seinfeld.” Reiner was also a passionate liberal activist. His legacy includes a blend of comedy, drama, and advocacy, leaving a lasting impact on film and culture.

More South Korean actors seek Hollywood dream after global success of Korean entertainment

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The global success of “Parasite,” “Minari” and “Squid Game” has opened Hollywood’s doors to South Korean actors, but for those without major agency backing, navigating the American industry remains a challenge. A growing number of consultants like Los Angeles-based Upstage Entertainment are helping local actors bridge the gap — from coaching accent and intonation to explaining unfamiliar norms like headshot standards and audition etiquette. For actors like Amy Baik, who was cut from a Korean commercial for lacking double eyelids, and veteran actor Julian Shin, who transcribed 30,000 English expressions to prepare for international roles, Hollywood offers not just opportunity but freedom from South Korea’s rigid beauty standards and age discrimination.

How an AM radio station in California weathered the Trump administration's assault on media

Six days into President Donald Trump's new administration, the San Francisco Bay-area radio station KCBS-AM and other outlets reported on local immigration raids. The brief story quickly drew the ire of conservative influencers who attacked KCBS’ report as endangering agents’ lives. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr accused KCBS of failing to operate in the public interest and said he was opening an investigation. Current and former staffers say KCBS began taking steps to mitigate the risk of drawing further attention from Carr. The staffers say reporters were dissuaded from pursuing political topics. KCBS says there's been no change in policy or editorial direction.